July Council Meeting Outcomes

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Summary of Minutes

Public Questions:

It was asked how the Health and Wellbeing Plan is being shaped and how people can get involved through a Social and Community Activation Panel.

Topics Raised by Councillors:

• Working with Vulnerable People Cards
• Solar panel grants
• Health support in Braddon
• Social and community initiatives
• Biodegradable bags for FOGO bins
• Highway spillage near Calder Road

Key Decisions & Updates:

• Adopted legislative amendments to Council Meeting Policy & Procedures
• Noted Annual Plan Progress Report (2024–25)
• Adopted Waratah Community Plan (2025–28)
• Approved release of revised Frederick Street Master Plan
• Noted progress on the Tourism Plan
• Noted Community & Engagement Quarterly Report
• Supported Brittons Timbers in Somerset
• Adopted a revised Asset Management Policy
• Approved contracts for bitumen surfacing and cleaning services
• Noted financial and management reports for June/July

Other Updates:

• Noted unconfirmed minutes from the Audit Panel Committee

In the closed session, Council:

• Endorsed Burnie re-joining the Cradle Coast Authority
• Approved the purchase of land at 16B Wragg Street, Somerset

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