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WOMBAT Group to find better, smarter ways to work
Thursday, July 12 2012
Most people think public servants sit around crashing computers and jamming photocopiers, but at Lismore City Council the staff not only have a healthy sense of humour but also a genuine desire to make their workplace better.
Now thanks to the progressive thinking of the General Manager, Lismore City Council has launched the Waste Of Money, Brains and Time (WOMBAT) Group which will help Council be a happier, smarter and more productive enterprise.
GM Gary Murphy hit upon the idea during a site visit to Norco last year where Councillors noticed a big red ‘no smoking sign’… except it depicted a wombat where normally you’d see a cigarette.
Aware Councillors may inadvertently think there was some form of animal cruelty afoot, Norco staff were quick to explain that anything deemed a WOMBAT (Waste Of Money, Brains and Time) was prohibited in the factory.
“We all thought it was hilarious and also incredibly smart,” said Gary.
“Studies have shown in many workplaces all over the world that involving staff, fostering good ideas and getting rid of things that simply aren’t working are the best ways to create a cohesive workforce. From there, financial savings, better relationships and a more efficient team is the inevitable outcome.”
Gary moved to Australia from New Zealand in August 2011 to take up his position and said as the new head honcho he wanted to nurture open decision-making within Council. He said WOMBAT was part of changing Council’s internal culture and moving away from the top-down approach, as people at a grassroots level always have the best knowledge to find solutions for day-to-day problems.
Gary said already some great ideas had come from staff, such as IT guru Garth Hayhurst, who encouraged Council to hold an iPad trial with Councillors and staff reading business papers from iPads rather than in hard copy.
It was so successful Council has now made the permanent switch – saving Council around $1200 a month in printing costs, which will see the iPad investment paid off in just one year.
“Our staff have the knowledge, so let’s use their ideas,” enthused Gary.
“Another great example is some of the parks and garden staff who worked out a way to lift the goalposts at Oakes Oval and Crozier Field. Previously it had to be done by hand, but seeing the problem, these guys invented a device that could be attached to a vehicle, making the whole process of lifting these 17-metre goalposts far less labour intensive. Management were so impressed they nominated them for a WorkCover Award and they came away with a silver medal.
“They identified and solved a problem through their own ingenuity – it’s a classic example of how the WOMBAT Group could work.”
Mr Murphy cited an article published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 30 by Nicholas Gruen, chair of the Australian Centre for Social Innovation, which looked at how Japan developed a new system of industrial production where workers eliminated inefficiencies and became more motivated through enhanced training and being in direct control of the process. Gruen explained that while this was initially more expensive for Toyota, the savings made when teams of workers began discovering better ways to work soon outweighed the original cost. Bad behaviour was also largely eliminated and people enjoyed better relationships.
“It takes me back to Adam Smith, the founder of modern economics, explaining how slavery seemed like the cheapest form of labour but was really the most expensive because the slave had no stake in his own productivity,” wrote Gruen.
“If he had particular aptitude or suggested ways to economise on his own labour, he would probably cop a beating for laziness… It's not utopia but the move from adversarial, rent-seeking, fearful workplaces to Toyota's more enlightened system was something Adam Smith would have recognised as progress.”
Executive Director of Infrastructure Services Garry Hemsworth has now been charged with heading up the WOMBAT Group.
“This is a great opportunity to get those staff closest to the problem to solve the problem – we’ll also have some fun along the way,” said Garry.
“Staff will be involved in implementing the ideas they’ve put forward, so they can see their input is not just valued but heeded and acted upon.
“We never have enough money or time to go around so we’d love to save some wherever we can. And we have more than 400 employees at Lismore City Council so there are lots of brains to pick.”
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Former Premiers Geoff Gallop and Nick Greiner have written to Lismore City Council praising the 'Imagine Lismore' Community Strategic Plan as a model of excellence and best-practice community engagement.
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Thursday, November 08 2012
After years of losing to their African rivals, the Lismore Legends (aka Lismore City Council) soccer team seems to be on a winning streak.
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Wednesday, November 07 2012
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Tuesday, November 06 2012
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Monday, October 29 2012
After hearing Facebook reports of people dumping old TVs, Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell is urging people to wait until Council's Tip Free Day on November 18 and dispose of them at no cost.
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There's often a simple way to connect with people from other cultures – that's why it's called the world game. The annual African Stars vs Lismore Legends (aka Lismore City Council) soccer match has become a huge hit among both local government employees and the many African refugees who have settled in Lismore.
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Friday, October 26 2012
There is now only one month to go until analogue signals will be permanently switched off in areas across northern NSW.
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Friday, October 26 2012
A Development Assessment Focus Group run by Lismore City Council with local industry representatives has resulted in a raft of measures to streamline development applications (DAs).
Continue reading...Higher costs reflect need for financial review
Wednesday, October 24 2012
Lismore City Council has posted a deficit for the 2011/12 financial year but plans are afoot to address this situation as part of the 'Imagine Lismore' Community Strategic Plan.
Continue reading...Council reigns supreme in Show trade displays
Monday, October 22 2012
Doing a credible impersonation of headless chickens last week has paid off for Lismore City Council staff with Council's display at Lismore Show being named Supreme Trade Display.
Continue reading...Wyrallah Road Public wins $2000 in Schools Water Challenge
Friday, October 19 2012
Wyrallah Road Public School is better prepared than ever to ride out the current dry spell after winning the $2000 Lismore City Council Schools Water Challenge at the Lismore Show.
Continue reading...Natural leader works his way to Institute's top award
Friday, October 19 2012
Although a man of few words, when Lismore City Council's Works Supervisor Harry Wilson speaks, people take notice.
Continue reading...Youth Activities Fund applications now open
Friday, October 19 2012
Applications for Lismore City Council's annual Youth Activities Fund are now open to community groups wishing to undertake projects and activities for young people aged 12 to 25 years in the Lismore Local Government Area.
Continue reading...Strategy looks to build Lismore's sustainable economy
Thursday, October 18 2012
Public comment is being sought following Lismore City Council's decision to place the draft Lismore City Sustainable Economic Development Strategy 2020 (SEDS) on public exhibition.
Continue reading...New policy to streamline DA notifications
Thursday, October 18 2012
Lismore City Council has drafted new policy provisions for the notification and advertisement of development applications (DAs) which are now on public exhibition.
Continue reading...Healthy ageing in the spotlight during Minister's visit
Wednesday, October 17 2012
People attending a Healthy Ageing Day at Lismore's Carroll Centre on Wednesday got a special afternoon treat when Federal Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek dropped in for a visit.
Continue reading...Council has fun and games at Lismore Show
Wednesday, October 17 2012
There are two simple ways you can be sure to get people's attention – chocolate and free stuff. In a stroke of bureaucratic genius, Lismore City Council is employing both in the one novelty game at this year's Lismore Show with a 'spin and win' chocolate wheel.
Continue reading...JIM and JIL fitness programs designed for ordinary folk
Wednesday, October 17 2012
None of us are perfect. Not all of us love exercise. And few of us want to eat like rabbits. Enter JIM and JIL – the new fitness programs specifically designed for men and women that will help any ordinary person get on the road to better health.
Continue reading...Break bread with your Councillors at Lismore Show
Tuesday, October 16 2012
Following the September 8 local government elections there are three new faces on Lismore City Council and you can chat to the trio – as well as those Councillors who were returned to office – over a cuppa at this year's Lismore Show.
Continue reading...Forums draw on local imagination for a better future
Monday, October 15 2012
Lismore City Council is about to start the next stage of the Imagine Lismore project - six 'place-based' forums in various locations around the Local Government Area.
Continue reading...Street threatre sends environmental message at Lismore Show
Monday, October 15 2012
Lismore Show is getting a splash of colourful street theatre this year with a grey-nurse shark, an old turtle and a punk puffa fish among the characters Saturday afternoon festival goers will encounter.
Continue reading...Free Jobs Market in Lismore open to all job seekers
Monday, October 15 2012
Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell is urging job seekers across the electorate to take advantage of the Telstra Lismore Jobs Market this Friday, October 19 where there will be more than 200 jobs listed.
Continue reading...SCU panel looks at city's heart and soul
Friday, October 12 2012
People are wanted for a new, online research panel Southern Cross University is creating to provide feedback on various local initiatives and dream up ideas for Lismore's future.
Continue reading...Community taking action against Indian Myna birds
Wednesday, October 10 2012
Like many introduced species, the Indian Myna bird has reached outlaw status in the Northern Rivers. In fact the damage to native wildlife is so great, Lismore City Council has teamed up with Richmond Landcare and the community to control these unwanted renegades.
Continue reading...Holy cow, what a rescue!
Wednesday, October 10 2012
It was a daring rescue from three local services that pooled resources to save a life in a danger.
Continue reading...Council issues fine for illegal asbestos dumping
Tuesday, October 09 2012
Lismore City Council has issued a $1500 fine to the person responsible for dumping asbestos in Kadina Park five weeks ago.
Continue reading...Nominate now for 2013 Australia Day Awards
Monday, October 08 2012
Lismore City Council knows there are many unsung heroes in our community – people who work day in and day out making our city a better place without any thought of reward.
Continue reading...Bin your butts for a cleaner future
Monday, October 08 2012
Many people who are smokers may not realise that throwing away their butts can be harmful to wildlife and the environment, which has led to a new awareness-raising campaign called National Butt Free Day.
Continue reading...Third time lucky for road safety program?
Friday, October 05 2012
A Lismore City Council road safety program that has already garnered two national awards this year has been short-listed as a finalist yet again for its excellence.
Continue reading...Local government golfers help kids get healthy start
Friday, October 05 2012
Over 140 golfers from as far south as Sydney and as far north as Brisbane descended on the Lismore Workers Golf Club last month for the annual Local Government Charity Golf Day, raising a record amount of $8400 for the Summerland Early Intervention Program.
Continue reading...Lismore takes the challenge to Richmond Valley
Thursday, October 04 2012
After a less than heroic defeat to Richmond Valley in the 'Council Challenge' at the Woodburn Riverside Festival last year, Lismore City Council has put together a crack kayak team to try and regain the crown this weekend.
Continue reading...Our Kids and Council host Family Fun Day this Sunday
Thursday, October 04 2012
Lismore City Council is holding a party in the heart of Lismore this Sunday, October 7 to celebrate the warmer weather, provide families with a great day of school holiday fun and raise money for Our Kids.
Continue reading...Council elects new Deputy Mayor and delegates
Wednesday, October 03 2012
Councillor Simon Clough has been elected Deputy Mayor after Lismore City Council's new Councillors met for the first time at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday night.
Continue reading...Celebrating recognition of Reconciliation in Goonellabah
Wednesday, October 03 2012
Goonellabah is preparing to celebrate Reconciliation in our community this weekend with a free family fun day to be held at Kadina Park on Saturday, October 6 from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Continue reading...Safe and convenient transport options for Lismore Cup Day
Wednesday, September 26 2012
Lismore City Council is pleased to be providing even more transport options this year to ensure safe travel for Lismore Cup Day race goers on Thursday, September 27.
Continue reading...Council's 'Do the Right Bin and Win' campaign to launch
Monday, September 24 2012
Lismore residents are set to receive extra encouragement for their recycling efforts with the launch of Council's 'Do the right bin and win' campaign, where households that are identified as putting the correct materials into their recycling and organics bins will go into a monthly draw to win a $150 prize.
Continue reading...Mayor gloves up for Graffiti Removal Day
Tuesday, September 18 2012
Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell is preparing to glove up for Graffiti Removal Day this Sunday, September 23 as part of her ongoing commitment to work towards a reduction in the incidence of tagging and vandalism in the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA).
Continue reading...Lismore powers up its sustainability credentials
Tuesday, September 18 2012
Lismore City Council will be the first council in Australia to trial a hybrid solar and wind powered streetlight under an agreement it has signed with Australia United Energy.
Continue reading...North Woodburn residential sewer connections underway
Friday, September 14 2012
Sewer connections for North Woodburn residents have commenced this week following the North Woodburn Wastewater Scheme (NWWS) works getting underway in June.
Continue reading...Graduation Ceremony in the CBD this Saturday: traffic advice
Friday, September 14 2012
SCU's Graduation Ceremony will be held in the Lismore CBD this Saturday, September 15.
Continue reading...Creating a strong local economy: international guest speaker
Friday, September 14 2012
Lismore City Council in collaboration with Energising Communities is delighted to be hosting a visit to Lismore by international guest speaker, American economist, attorney, author and entrepreneur Michael H. Shurman, who will be sharing inspiring ideas about building strong regional economies.
Continue reading...Introducing the newly elected Lismore City Council team
Thursday, September 13 2012
The results from the September 8 Council elections for Lismore City Council have been formally announced by the Electoral Commission of NSW with the make-up of Lismore's 11-member Council now known.
Continue reading...Fitness wins as Council program brings people back to the gym
Monday, September 10 2012
The high quality, low-cost exercise program, Lift for Life, has yielded exciting results for Lismore residents Merle Hill and Terry Hackett who graduate this week from the eight week 'Bronze phase' of the program
Continue reading...Sustainable House Day
Thursday, August 30 2012
Take a tour of some of the sustainable homes around the area from Larnook to Terania Creek, Nimbin to Clunes, next Sunday September 9 when homes across Australia open their doors for Sustainable House Day, a national event in its 10th year.
Continue reading...Learning to supervise your learner driver. FREE Council Workshops
Thursday, August 30 2012
Lismore City Council is offering supervising drivers the opportunity to attend a free workshop which will outline current information about changes to learner and provisional licences
Continue reading...Lismore's Recycling Rates Exceed 64%
Thursday, August 30 2012
For the first time Lismore City Council has recycled over 64% of the waste produced by its residents, saving over 25,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in 2011/12.
Continue reading...A Portrait of Darcy
Thursday, August 30 2012
Lismore was very lucky to have Darcy Goodwin living here. His tireless work in feeding our community’s must vulnerable will long be remembered.
Continue reading...Council Ingenuity Drives Road Safety
Thursday, August 30 2012
A clever idea championed by Lismore City Council and developed by all Northern Rivers Councils to create an online hub for road info during times of flood is fast becoming a model program across the state.
Continue reading...Sustainable House Day Seminar
Tuesday, August 21 2012
Lismore City Council and Rous Water are inviting residents to the Sustainable House Day Seminar and Trade Show on September 6 at Invercauld House.
Continue reading...Citizens' Jury creates a vision
Monday, August 06 2012
Following two and a half days of discussion, deliberation and refinement the 21-member 'Imagine Lismore' Citizens' Jury has produced a detailed values and vision statement for the future of the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA).
Continue reading...NAIDOC Celebrations 2012 postponed
Monday, August 06 2012
Lismore City Council has once again postponed the date of this year's Lismore Community NAIDOC Celebrations 2012 planned for Heritage Park to Thursday, August 23.
Continue reading...More heart pounding A-League developments for Lismore
Thursday, August 02 2012
The week-long training camp visit by A-League team Melbourne Heart planned for late August has unearthed another surprise with their General Manager of Football Operations, Mr John Didulica, announcing A-League expansion team Western Sydney Wanderers will also be making the trip to Lismore to play a pre-season game between the two teams at Oakes Oval on Friday night, August 31.
Continue reading...We love our cultural diversity, value our environment and want good public transport
Wednesday, August 01 2012
Lismore City Council recently completed a community-wide consultation where we asked residents to think big and tell us what sort of place they would like the Lismore area to be in the future. Here is an overview of some of the strongest themes.
Continue reading...Citizens' Jury prepares to deliberate on community vision
Wednesday, August 01 2012
The Imagine Lismore Citizens' Jury has now been finalised and is ready to be assembled this Thursday, Friday and Saturday to deliberate upon and then develop a vision for the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA).
Continue reading...Staff tree planting day a big success
Friday, July 27 2012
Lismore City Council's inaugural staff event for National Tree Day was a big success with trailer loads of rubbish being removed and almost 350 plants being planted at a regeneration site at the tributary of Tucki Tucki Creek, opposite the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Continue reading...Regeneration of Tucki Tucki Creek continues for National Tree Day
Thursday, July 26 2012
Scores of Council staff will be 'downing pens and shovels' tomorrow, Friday, July 27, as they volunteer to plant 400 grasses, shrubs and trees on a tributary of Tucki Tucki Creek, next to the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre, for National Tree Day.
Continue reading...Sustainable House Day comes to Lismore
Tuesday, July 24 2012
Lismore will this year be joining in on the national Sustainable House Day on Sunday, September 9 where local residents can volunteer to open their doors for people to see their household sustainability initiatives first hand.
Continue reading...Encore exhibition for postcards from the heart
Tuesday, July 24 2012
Lismore's highly successful Postcards from the Heart project is back by popular demand with a repeat exhibition planned to kick off at the 56 Magellan Street Pop Up Gallery from Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3.
Continue reading...Pay your rates online
Monday, July 23 2012
Lismore City Council has well and truly entered the 21st century, launching a new online rate payment system for the convenience of local residents.
Continue reading...New public art enriches Lismore's visual and cultural landscape
Wednesday, July 18 2012
Two new major public art works to be unveiled in Goonellabah and Lismore include a massive mural by Aboriginal artist Karla Dickens, which has been erected on one wall of the new Woolworths complex in Goonellabah, and an intricate mosaic by Scott Harrower, which pays tribute to the rich traditions and contributions of local Italian migrants to the region, which will be unveiled in Spinks Park.
Continue reading...Council lights the way to a cleaner future
Friday, July 13 2012
Council will save almost $200,000 a year on electricity costs following the installation of new, energy efficient street lighting throughout the city area.
Continue reading...Staff rewarded for well-solved mystery
Friday, July 13 2012
Lismore City Council General Manager Gary Murphy said he was thrilled to present three staff with a Sustainability Award recently after the trio saved Council almost $5000 annually in energy costs.
Continue reading...Strategy looks to Lismore's future housing
Wednesday, July 11 2012
Lismore City Council will employ a part-time Housing Officer to implement actions in the Lismore Housing Strategy, which was adopted at Tuesday night's Council meeting.
Continue reading...Have your say on the future of Lismore Park
Tuesday, July 10 2012
Lismore City Council is planning to redevelop part of Lismore Park in years to come and is asking the community for input and ideas.
Continue reading...Walking track puts Nimbin's best foot forward
Monday, July 09 2012
Highlighting Nimbin's innovative flair for solar power, permaculture and other alternative ideas coupled with hilarious anecdotes and historical footage of the hippie lifestyle is the vision for a new tourist walk through Nimbin.
Continue reading...Lismore City Council: walking the talk environmentally
Thursday, July 05 2012
Lismore City Council will soon begin trialling a new solar and wind powered streetlight - the very first of its kind in Australia. This sophisticated technology from Taiwan will be installed and tested near Lismore City Hall in about eight weeks' time. If successful it could be a nationwide first in lighting that costs its ratepayers nothing while reducing Council's carbon output - and it has the potential to be used anywhere that new street lighting is required in the future.
Continue reading...Project a driving force for Indigenous community transport
Tuesday, July 03 2012
Lismore City Council and ACE Community Colleges signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week for a new project, Getting About, which will enable 10 local Aboriginal people to get their bus licence and around 20 learner drivers to progress to P plates.
Continue reading...NBN Discovery Truck brings broadband to life
Monday, July 02 2012
There's a delicious irony in the Federal Government using a semi-trailer to drive around Australia communicating the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN). But then the NBN Co Discovery Truck is, admittedly, no ordinary semi-trailer.
Continue reading...Fond farewell for Council's rising star
Wednesday, June 27 2012
At well over two metres tall there's no doubt 22-year-old Gabriel Thiongkol looks like a basketball player. But you get the feeling it is sheer determination rather than height that has won him a place at the Australian College of Basketball in Melbourne.
Continue reading...NAIDOC Week family fun day postponed due to wet weather
Wednesday, June 27 2012
It's the kind of hat-trick you don't want. For the third year running Lismore City Council has been forced to postpone the NAIDOC Week family fun day in Heritage Park due to wet weather.
Continue reading...Turning green waste into great mulch
Tuesday, June 26 2012
If you're after some inexpensive mulch for the garden, the Recycling and Recovery Centre in Wyrallah Road literally has piles of the stuff for sale. From next Monday, July 2 you can drop off your waste or recycling and drive away with a cubic metre of green waste mulch for just $25.
Continue reading...Council in the spotlight for road safety excellence
Monday, June 25 2012
Lismore City Council has won an Excellence in Road Safety Award for their innovative Drive to Conditions Project at the 2012 National Awards for Local Government.
Continue reading...Move2Change launch offers life-changing rewards
Monday, June 25 2012
The new Move2Change program being launched on June 30 does not hold to the adage 'no pain no gain' but instead works on the premise that gentle guidance and support is the true recipe for long-term physical change.
Continue reading...School holiday fun at GSAC
Thursday, June 21 2012
These school holidays the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC) is offering a wide range of activities including hip hop and funk dance classes, origami, shortbread making and science for kids aged 5 to 12.
Continue reading...Preparations underway for Lismore NAIDOC Day Celebrations
Monday, May 07 2012
The Lismore Community 2012 NAIDOC Day Celebrations themed 'Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on' are being held in Heritage Park, Lismore on Thursday, June 28 from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Continue reading...COUNCIL IS 'MAKING THE SWITCH' FOR EARTH HOUR
Wednesday, March 23 2011
Lismore City Council is "Switching Off" this week in preparation for Earth Hour on Saturday 26 March between 8:30pm and 9:30pm and we are inviting everyone in the region, businesses and individuals to join us.
Continue reading...'HAVE YOUR SAY' ON LISMORE'S PATHWAYS
Wednesday, March 23 2011
Now is the chance to 'Have your Say', Lismore City Council wants to hear what you have to say about the pathway network in and around Lismore. Council is currently conducting a review of its Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP), a comprehensive strategy that focuses on creating safe and convenient pedestrian networks for the whole community. The PAMP review entails a physical assessment of the existing pathway network in conjunction with information provided by the community on areas that require attention.
Continue reading...RESCUE HELICOPTER RECEIVES WASTE WISE RECOGNITION
Friday, March 04 2011
The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter has been awarded with '5-stars' under the Lismore City Council Waste Wise Star Certified Business Program. The program aims to recognise best practice waste management practices established by businesses and to date six businesses have received a full 5-star rating.
Continue reading...QLD COMPANY INVESTS IN NEW LISMORE MOTEL
Thursday, March 03 2011
Civil work has already started on a new motel for Lismore City after getting the go-ahead from Council late last week. The construction, valued at $5 million, will be built on Ballina Road between Dawson and Cathcart Streets by Strand Group Pty Ltd, a Gold Coast based company. The motel has 34 units ( two of which cater for people with disabilities), two suites, a 100 seat restaurant and function room as well as a pool, gym, steam room and guest laundry.
Continue reading...SEARCH FOR NEW GENERAL MANAGER IS NOW ON
Thursday, March 03 2011
Lismore City Council has commenced advertising for a new General Manager. The position will be advertised in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Northern Star and other newspapers as well as on-line recruitment sites from Saturday, 26 February. Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell is working with Stephen Blackadder of Blackadder Associates, a specialist local government consultancy, who has been engaged to facilitate the recruitment process Anyone interested in the Lismore City top position and wanting more information should contact Mr Blackadder on his mobile: 0412 255 149; or email their mobile and email address details to: Stephen@blackadderassoc.com.au.
Continue reading...HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT LISMORE'S FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS
Thursday, March 03 2011
Lismore City Council is currently conducting a review of its Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and wants to hear what you have to say!!! The PAMP is a comprehensive strategy that focuses on creating safe and convenient pedestrian networks for the whole community. According to Lismore City Council's Road Safety Project Officer Danielle McAtee, the PAMP aims to enhance pedestrian facilities, ensure pedestrian safety and improve pedestrian access, particularly for people with mobility restrictions.
Continue reading...HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Wednesday, February 16 2011
Public transport is the topic of many conversations and media stories across the North Coast. People are asking what is available, where and when you can travel and others are raising their concerns about lack of services and options available. You can join in this conversation on Monday and Tuesday, 14 and 15 February, 2011 at our public information stall at Lismore Shopping Square between 9.00am and 5.30pm where representatives from all transport areas will be available to discuss your concerns and provide information about the Red Ticket Scheme, the Lismore Late Nighter, Community Transport, Youth Transport and the Taxi Subsidy Scheme, just to name a few.
Continue reading...DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS SOUGHT FOR NEW COUNCIL WEB SITE
Wednesday, February 16 2011
Lismore City Council is seeking photographers to donate some of their best shots of the Lismore region to be included in Council's new web site. The site is due for release in late March. Garth Hayhurst, Manager Information Services said, "Council’s web site is having a makeover which will focus on presenting the information people need most, quickly with minimal clicks.“ “To complement this, we will be using photographs of our region to add colour and interest. We thought members of the community might like to contribute some of their best photographs for display on the website," Garth said.
Continue reading...BIKE LOCKERS NOW AVAILABLE IN LISMORE CBD
Wednesday, February 16 2011
Bike Lockers have been installed in Lismore to give cyclists somewhere safe to store their bikes and helmets while visiting the central business district. Located in the Clyde Campbell Carpark behind Woodlark Street, Lismore, the lockers are available to all members of the community.
Continue reading...LIBRARY LOVERS DAY
Wednesday, February 16 2011
Monday 14th February is celebrated by libraries throughout Australia as Library Lovers Day. Lismore and Goonellabah libraries are celebrating the occassion by inviting patrons to tell us what they love about their library. Visit the Lismore and Goonellabah libraries to read the contributions or add one of your own. The responses will be on display until the end of February.
Continue reading...LISMORE CITY SEEKS NEW GM
Wednesday, February 16 2011
The search is about to begin for a new general manager for Lismore City Council. Paul O'Sullivan will leave at the end of June after not seeking a renewal of his current employment contract. He retires after nine years of impressive service as the Council's General Manager. Mayor Lismore Jenny Dowell has the job now to manage the search for a new General Manager. Blackadder Associates will conduct the recruitment drive and is seeking a national and international response to what should be a very attractive position to many candidates. Advertising for the position is expected to commence by the end of February.
Continue reading...Road Infrastructure Assessment - Camerons Rd DA
Thursday, February 03 2011
This "Road Infrastructure Assessment" addresses the resolution made by Council at the 11 May 2010 Ordinary Meeting in which Council required a report to be prepared to assess the roadworks associated with the proposed Cameron Road development, the priority and proposed delivery times and the likely traffic safety inpacts should the development proceed. The report examines in detail the current deficiencies of Cowlong Road, Cameron Road and Boatharbour Road including the corresponding intersections, as well as the change in risk should the development proceed.
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