Initial design steps for Anderson Pavilion’s replacement, Shark Barrier back this summer, and further steps toward ‘The Cove’ surf break path upgrade. And, al fresco plans approved surrounding the Cottesloe Beach Hotel. Anderson Pavilion (Football Oval, Harvey Field) Whilst the need for an upgrade of Anderson Pavilion has been clear for while, this project was […]
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Ordinary Council Meeting – 28 July 2020
Foreshore ‘Car Park One’ ‘short term bays’ reduced, several petitions received, a new Privacy Policy – and an Acknowledgement of Country. Car Park One Council approved a Masterplan (the guiding concept for the Car Park One upgrade) in 2019, based on the extensive community consultation occuring throughout 2019. Tonight, Council’s approval was sought on the […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 23 June 2020
Cottesloe’s experienced ‘Art Panel’ wiped out in one fell swoop – and a move away from supporting the artists who are the ‘heart‘ of Sculpture by the Sea. Plus, one first real step toward Reconciliation, albeit not an entirely inclusive one. A range of other items were addressed at the last Cottesloe Council meeting for […]
Special Council Meetings – 2 and 4 May 2020 (and 12 May)
Two Special Council Meetings over the weekend – to select a new CEO after final interviews, and to progress the Foreshore detailed design and “minor” works. New CEO This process is still in motion, however on Saturday, Council met to appoint its preferred candidate as our new CEO from final interviews. Negotiations on salary and […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 25 February 2020
At tonight’s meeting, I had a ‘win-win’ for artists and event at ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ funding, which I’ve set out in my note on the related Special Council Meeting two days later. I was also able to ensure tonight’s “SxS” item was taken out of ‘confidential discussion’, given its importance to the community, who […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 26 November 2019
At tonight’s meeting (my first with 4 newly elected Councillors, all of whom I’ve now met with for good discussions on our future work together), I learnt an important lesson, and had some more disappointments on positive improvements I hoped to make. However, the new Council seems to be working effectively, and I am hopeful […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 28 May 2019
I took a few hits in my effort to make what I see as positive change at Cottesloe in May. Council legalised dogs in theatres & public pools just because we don’t currently have either, despite my urging to leave that ‘as is’ (ie “not broke”). More importantly, Council took a step backwards (in my […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 26 March 2019
I was an apology for this month’s Council meeting, but I was very pleased to hear on the next morning’s RTRFM 92.1 radio news that the no-smoking ban had been applied to all beaches. I’m hopeful that this will lead to a greater understanding of the impact cigarette butts have on marine life, and also […]