From the Mayors Desk - 3 June 2010
Date: 03-Jun-10
Author: Alison Davey
As you would be aware I have received a letter from the Minister for Planning the Hon. Tony Kelly requesting Council provide reasons why you're elected Councillors should not be stripped of voting rights on local planning matters. I wrote back to the Ministers office requesting clarification of the concerns raised so we could respond to his letter. On 25 May the Minister provided details about issues raised in his first letter and he gave an extension of a further 21 days to respond. We are presently in the process of addressing those issues in detail and preparing a response for Council's consideration and endorsement before I forward it to the Minister prior to his deadline of 15 June.
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The National Heart Foundation is launching Go Red for Women Campaign on Friday 11 June. Go Red for Women raises awareness about women and heart disease. The statistics regarding women and heart disease are startling. For instance, heart disease kills over 11,000 Australian women each year, which is four times higher than female deaths from breast cancer. Yet awareness is low, with the Heart Foundation research indicating that only 1 in 5 women recognise heart disease as the leading cause of death in women; many women believe heart disease only affects older men and, that many women believe the signs and risks of heart disease are obvious. The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable - you can reduce your risks by living a healthier lifestyle, aim for a healthy weight, reduce your intake of saturated fats and salt, quit smoking and be more physically active. I encourage residents to wear red on Friday 11 June in support of raising awareness of women and heart disease. For information about women and heart disease, go to www.gored@heartfoundation.org.au or call 1300 3627 87.
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On Wednesday 26 May I launched the Cessnock Community Safety Expo (Crime Prevention Plan) at Cessnock Rugby League Supporters Club. The Expo was well attended and highlighted ways in which businesses and homes could be made more secure.
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On Sunday 30 May I attended Pat Currie's retirement celebration. Pat was a well respected member of the administration staff at Bellbird Primary School for the last 24 years. Congratulations Pat on a magnificent milestone.
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The children's playground at Peace Park Weston will be closed for the next three weeks for the installation of additional equipment and softfall surfacing. The end result will see a great extension to one of our premier recreation facilities. Peace Park attracts a large number of visitors from all over our LGA as well as further afield. The playground is expected to reopen on Friday 11 June, just in time for the long weekend.
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The Business and Professional Women's Club, Cessnock is looking for candidates for the 2010 Career Woman and Young Career Woman awards. For further information and nomination forms contact Sheila Turnbull on 49987535.
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Sustainable Cessnock Committee and Cessnock Chamber of Commerce are seeking nominations for the Cessnock Customer Service Awards 2010. These awards recognise outstanding customer service across six categories; Apprentice/Trainee, Hospitality, Retail, Trade, Professional & Community Services. For further details and application forms contact the Mayor on 4993 4210. Entry closes on 18 June.
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On Wednesday 16th June the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre will present two performances of Erths Dinosaur Petting Zoo. The program is specifically suited to young people and I am sure that the students from the area who will be attending will be awestruck when they have the fir
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