Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28 October 2025

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 28 October 2025. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.

Ordinary business

Lord Mayor's absence and delegations to the Deputy Lord Mayor

Council unanimously approved an amended motion to confirm arrangements in relation to the Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge's leave of absence. 

Tabling of register of disclosures of interest annual report

Council voted to endorse the tabling of the Register of Disclosures of Interest for the financial year 2024/25.

Authorisation for signing of the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025

Council voted unanimously to receive the draft Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 and refer them to the Audit Office of New South Wales in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

Housing targets for City of Newcastle

Council voted unanimously to call on the NSW Government to accelerate its investment in the enabling infrastructure required to provide 20,000 new homes through the Broadmeadow Place Strategy. Council supported continued advocacy for equitable inclusion in State Government housing reform programs and endorsed exploration of internal planning reforms to accelerate delivery of strategically aligned high-value developments.

Endorsement of public exhibition for the Code of Meeting Practice, Public Voice and Public Briefing Policy

Council endorsed an amended motion to place the Draft Code of Meeting Practice and the Draft Public Voice and Public Briefing Policy on public exhibition for 28 days in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. 

Minmi Road development - transport infrastructure amendments

Council voted on an amended motion to approve the transport infrastructure amendments in Minmi Road, Minmi to be implemented by Winten Pty Ltd to support the Minmi East Subdivision. 

Emergency works at Summerhill Waste Management Centre 

Council noted a contract undertaken for the treatment and removal of contaminated stormwater at Summerhill Waste Management Centre, which occurred as a result of NSW East Coast Severe Weather from 18 May 2025.

Executive Monthly Performance Report

Council voted unanimously to receive the Executive Monthly Performance Report for September 2025.

Late item

Support for the Newcastle Yowies and hosting of the Koori Knockout

Council voted unanimously for the CEO to approach to the Newcastle Yowies to explore how the City of Newcastle can support and partner with them to host the Koori Knockout in Newcastle in 2026, including consideration of suitable venues, facilities, infrastructure, coordination, and community engagement opportunities.

Notices of Motion 

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Newcastle's sister city agreement with Ube Japan

Council voted unanimously on an amended notice of motion to endorse the delegation of Councillors Jenny Barrie and Mark Brooker to visit Ube City for three days in November 2025. Council also endorses the establishment of the Newcastle - Ube Sister City Committee to explore opportunities to grow the relationship between Newcastle and Ube.