Community and Culture Strategic Advisory Committee

Purpose

Strategic Advisory Committees have been established to provide advice to the elected Council on matters of strategic significance, and to provide advice to City of Newcastle (CN) on implementation of relevant matters aligned to the Newcastle 2040 Community Strategic Plan. Strategic Advisory Committees may make recommendations to CN or Council.

The Community and Culture Strategic Advisory Committee will provide advice and guidance on the development of strategies, and identification of challenges and opportunities, in relation to cultural planning, arts and cultural opportunities, community pride and local identity, and community involvement which encourages a sense of belonging within the local government area.

Membership

The Committee is facilitated by our Creative & Community Services Directorate. Membership of this Committee includes:

  • Cr Jennie Barrie - Chairperson
  • Cr Deahnna Richardson - Deputy Chairperson
  • Vacant - A Councillor will be elected on 5 August 2025 via Countback Election following the tragic passing of Sinéad Francis-Coan
  • Stakeholder Member - Cadi McCarthy,  Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub
  • Stakeholder Member - Daniel Stoddart, Stoddart Entertainment Group
  • Stakeholder Member - Dr Sue Carson, University of Newcastle
  • Community Member - Adam Deusien
  • Community Member - Clare Twist
  • Community Member - Rosemarie Milsom

Responsibility of Strategic Advisory Committee Members

Committee members are expected to have the time needed to understand the Committee’s business papers and attend Committee meetings and provide advice and feedback on matters brought before the Committee.

Committee members are required to follow applicable policies and procedures and must:

  • Conduct themselves in accordance with the behaviours of the Code of Conduct
  • Declare and manage Conflicts of Interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct
  • Maintain confidentiality and not disclose confidential or private information
  • Not use information gained through membership of the Committee for a private benefit for themselves or any other person
  • Understand the Media Policy (PDF) and not speak to the media or members of the public on behalf of Council, the Strategic Advisory Committee or working party.

The Committee is guided by the:

Download the Terms of Reference 

Guidelines for Meeting Practice - Standing Committees and Strategic Advisory Committees

2025 Meeting Schedule

4 March, 3 June, 2 September and 3 November.

All Committee Agendas (other than confidential items are available via CN’s Council Meetings page - search for the Committee's name in the 'search' field.

Annual Reports

Archive

Minutes from the Committee's 2019 to 2024 meetings are available below: