December 2024

What happened at the December meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the December meeting held in Urana:

General Manager’s Reports:

  • Rural Health Inquiry recommendations, Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Strategy, and request from Local Government NSW for input into Health Advocacy and Lobbying.
  • Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) - Submission to the Draft Disaster Adaptation Plan Guidelines 2024.
  • Federation Council Elections 2024 - Poll Results.
  • Disclosures by Designated Persons Return 2023/2024 - received late.
  • Local Government NSW (LGNSW) - Report on Annual Conference Attendance - Tamworth - 17 to 19 November 2024.
  • Resolutions in Progress - Resolution Register.
  • NSW Government Inquiry into NSW Councils Financial Sustainability - Report released.
  • Howlong Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - NSW Premier's Award.
  • Albury Wodonga Hospital Development - Advocacy Update - Seeking further motions.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

  • Miki City Exchange Program.
  • Financial Assistance - Second Doctor - Urana.
  • Federation Ageing Well Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.
  • Cash position at 30 June 2024.
  • Financial Performance Report as at 30 November 2024.
  • Fischer Community Leadership End of Year Report.
  • Australia Day Grant.
  • Independent Review recommendations update.
  • Ball Park Caravan Park.
  • Australian Billycart Championships.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports:

  • Planning & Development Consents, approvals and certificates issued since previous Council meeting.
  • Update on Federation Growth Management Strategy.
  • Community Participation Plan - Exclusion period for Public Exhibition of Planning Matters.

Director Engineering Services Reports:

  • Report on the progress of the Works Program - November 2024.
  • Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Lonsdale Recreation Reserve Committee.
  • Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Lowe Square Management Committee.
  • Speed Zone Review Redlands Road, Corowa.

Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.