Blue Mountains Have Your Say

This consultation has concluded.

A draft Plan of Management (dPoM) has been prepared for Batman Resrve, Springwood.  A second version of this dPoM is now on public exhibition for comment until 8 June 2012.

The dPoM initially went on public exhibtion in February 2012.  At the conclusion of this exhibition, Council resolved to remove the dog off-leash area from Masterplan of the dPoM.  Subsequently, this dPoM is now being re-exhibited for public comment.   

As part of this exhibition, a Public Hearing Session will be held at the Springwood Bowling Club, on Thursday 31 May 2012 from 7-8pm.  This is an opportunity to express your views to an independant planner.   

We would like to hear your opinion on this dPoM.  To obtain more background information, or to make comment, go to our online consultation for draft Plan of Management (PoM) .

This consultation has concluded.

Works Commence Soon!

The contract to undertake the redvelopment of Outrim Park has been awarded.

At this stage, it is anticipated that works within the park will commence just after Easter and should be completed within 4 weeks (weather permitting).

Thank-you to everybody who has participated in the process to inform the redevelopment of Outrim Park.

This consultation has concluded.

Council has developed a draft design for a Junior skate facility at Melrose Park, Katoomba.  This design is now on public exhibition for comment until Friday 30 March 2012. This proposed design is for children up to the age of 10 and their families, and was developed under the guidance of a community steering committee composed of local residents, youth and police representatives. 

This proposal has arisen from an identified need for a family friendly skate/ wheels facility in the Katoomba area that is suitable for young and learner riders. The current skate facility at Goldsmith Place will continue to provide for the needs of older experienced skaters, subject to some proposed modifications.

This proposed Melrose Park skate facility will be for younger people and junior riders to use equipment such as small bicycles, scooters, skate boards, rip sticks, etc, in a location which is visible, accessible and is suitable and inviting to family groups.

Council is interested in community views on this proposal. Click here to have your say.

This consultation has concluded.

Pioneer Place is the Council owned public parking facility located within the Katoomba retail precinct, providing car parking for customers to the Coles/Kmart complex, Katoomba Fair and a range of businesses in the vacinity.

The functionality of this precinct has long been an issue for users of Pioneer Place. A draft master plan has been prepared for Pioneer Place and is now on public exhibition. residents and users of Pioneer Place are encouraged to read and comment on the Pioneer Place draft Master plan in our online discussion forum.

This consultation has concluded.

In order to provide services that meet community needs,  Council plans for service provision into the future.

In 2010 Council adopted a 3 year Delivery Program (2010-2013). The annual 2011-2012 Operational Plan to support the delivery of this program (year 2) is now on public exhibition.

Go to the online project page to view the draft operational plan 2011-2012 and make a submission.

This consultation has concluded.

Council is in the process of reviewing its existing Rating Structure (ie. the system used to calculate the rates payable for Residential, Business and Farmland properties) and is proposing a new rating structure, commencing 2011-2012, that is:

• A simpler structure; and
• A fairer and more equitable structure overall, with all ratepayers paying their fair share.

Council is inviting your views on the proposed changes to the rating structure, including:

• How rateable properties will be categorised
• The method for calculating rates
• The proportion of rates paid by Residential, Business and Farmland categories and the sub-categories within each of these major categories.

To find out more and have your say on the proposed new rating structure, click here.

This consultation has concluded.

The BMCC Wildlife Protection Area Policy was adopted by the Council in November 2010.

The Council resolved to undertake a survey of community attitudes and concerns about wildlife protection, companion animal regulation and feral animal control in the Blue Mountains LGA.

You are invited to complete the survey and have your say by clicking here.

This consultation has concluded.

The draft Companion Animals Management Plan 2011-2014 sets the direction of the management of companion animals over the next 3 years. Have Your

The draft plan provides Council with the opportunity to find the balance between encouragement and support for the social benefits of pet ownership, whilst at the same time indicating a strong commitment to protecting public amenity, safety and the environment. It guides our actions over the period July 2011 to June 2014. These actions include: Microchipping and Registration; Animal wellbeing; Community living; Protection of the natural environment; Public amenity and open spaces; Pound activities; Educational initiatives; and, Compliance issues.

To find out more and have your say, click here.

This consultation has concluded.

Blue Mountains City Council has developed a draft Community Gardens Policy and draft Guidelines for Council's role in the establishment of community gardens on Council owned and/or managed lands.

The draft Policy and Guidelines have been designed to ensure that Council-managed land is used and maintained appropriately and for the benefit of the community. These documents clarify Council's role in
supporting community groups who want to create a community garden and identify the range of considerations community groups need to consider to proceed with their project.

This consultation has concluded.

Blue Mountains City Council is investigating the suitability of three sites in the lower Mountains for Dog Off-Leash areas.  The sites are Glenbrook Park, Glenbrook; Whitton Park, Glenbrook; and Batman Reserve, Springwood. 

Council would like to know your opinion on the suitability of these Parks as Dog Off-Leash areas. 

You can provide feedback by completing a survey (see Library to download) or by providing a comment in the online Forum. Click here for more information and to have your say!