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Special Activation Precinct great win for region
City of Newcastle has welcomed the announcement of a Special Activation Precinct at Williamtown that’s expected to generate jobs and boost the greater Newcastle economy.
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Additional upgrades for streets around Mall
Wider footpaths for outdoor dining, new landscaping and a traffic closure to help activate two long-dormant laneways are among additional plans approved for streets surrounding Hunter Street Mall last night.
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City of Newcastle tackles COVID-19 unemployment through action and advocacy
Youth unemployment has been identified as a focus area for the COVID-19 City Taskforce.
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Council update: Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 26 May 2020
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 May 2020. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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No.1 Sportsground set for major revamp
Newcastle sporting fans craving top-class cricket and AFL matches will soon have it delivered on their doorstep as the City prepares for a major redevelopment of No.1 Sportsground.
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Strong take up of City’s COVID-19 support
Almost $1 million in household and commercial rate payments have been deferred and substantial rent relief has been extended to small businesses and community organisations under City of Newcastle’s COVID-19 support package.
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Weather warning for this weekend
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for today, Saturday and Sunday.
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Newcastle Ocean Baths restoration to receive $9.5 million from sale of local buildings
The Newcastle Ocean Baths will inherit $9.5 million towards its long-awaited restoration should Councillors agree to the sale of three City of Newcastle owned buildings.
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City’s action to address climate change set to be strengthened
With City of Newcastle already leading the local government sector on climate action, the community and local businesses are now invited to learn about the development of a new strategy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions even further as we continue to drive the City’s journey towards a net zero emissions future.
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Electric vehicle chargers installed portside
City of Newcastle has teamed up with Port of Newcastle to deliver a new electric vehicle charging station on Wharf Road to add to the city’s growing network.