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New financial relief measures announced
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Council has introduced a raft of financial relief measures to help ease the impact of the ongoing COVID uncertainty on ratepayers and businesses.
The rates discount period has been extended to September 17 and ratepayers also now have the option of deferring rate payments until the end of the year via an agreed payment arrangement.
“We are facing a rapidly changing environment and it’s important we respond quickly with appropriate measures to ease the burden,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.
Council is also deferring the payment of outstanding Health Licence renewals and Footpath Dining permits until December 31, 2021.
Further measures may be put in place if required. Read more.
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Missed it?
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Missed a Council meeting? Not a problem, you can watch past Council meetings via our YouTube channel. Council meetings are also streamed live so you can catch the discussion as it happens. See our website for the link.
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COVID win
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Noosa’s Business Roundtable is calling it a win for local business, after successfully lobbying the State Government for a COVID-19 cleaning rebate. Ralph Rogers flagged the idea of urgent funding for COVID deep cleans at a discussion last week.
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Park closed
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Work starts August 23 to install a shade sail at Sunshine Beach Skate Park, with the park closed for around 5 weeks while work is underway. The community helped decide the shape and location of the shade sail. Supported by Unite and Recover Funding.
Click to read the project newsletter
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Climate Plan adopted
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Council has adopted a Climate Change Response Plan for the shire.
It sets out actions for Council and the community to boost Noosa’s resilience to hotter temperatures, bushfires, extreme weather events and other climate change impacts.
“Zero Emissions Noosa Inc. congratulates Noosa Council for adopting this Plan,” Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN Inc) President Anne Kennedy said. Read more.
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CEO search begins
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A nation-wide search has begun for an innovative, decisive, and collaborative Chief Executive Officer for Noosa Council.
Council has engaged Brisbane-based specialist recruitment company Davidson to facilitate the recruitment process for the new CEO.
Departing CEO Brett de Chastel will end his eight-year tenure in the role in February next year. Full Council will decide the final appointment. Read more.
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Vaccination drive starts
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Council and Noosa Today have teamed up for a community campaign to encourage locals to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
“Getting vaccinated is our way out of COVID and protects our loved ones, community and businesses,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.
The campaign comprises a series of full-page advertisements and a social media campaign that shows our community leaders who have stepped up to get the jab. Read more.
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Help shape strategy
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We need your help as we review Noosa's Local Economic Strategy to ensure it remains focused and current.
A discussion paper outlining the direction of the revised strategy is now online for feedback from the community.
Mayor Clare Stewart said the world had changed significantly since the strategy was adopted five years ago. "We need to make sure these long-term plans remain current into the future," Cr Stewart said. Read more.
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