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Posted 23 April 2024

Briefing of Decisions | 22 April 2024 Council Meeting - Council Chambers

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Briefing of Decisions | 22 April 2024 Council Meeting - Council Chambers

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on

22 April at the Council Chambers

  • Acting as a Planning Authority, approved a planning application for a 12 lot subdivision at 61 Henry Street, 31 Marilyn Drive and Wildflower Reserve, Bridport, subject to conditions.
  • Agreed to continue membership with the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation to 30 June 2026, and conduct a review of this membership – no later than 31 March 2026 – with the other northern councils to determine membership value and possible continuation of membership post 30 June 2026.
  • Received and noted the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park quarterly report for the period ended 31 March 2024.
  • Approved a variation to the 2023/24 capital works road re-sheeting budget by reallocating $139,500 of unallocated funds to re-sheeting works on the unsealed section of Cape Portland Road from the end of seal through to Rushy.
  • Endorsed the newly developed draft CCTV and Remote Camera Policy (No. 62) for a community consultation period of 28 days.
  • Received and noted the 2023/24 Annual Plan March quarterly report and adopted a revised 2023/24 Annual Plan with a number of variations and deferrals.
  • By absolute majority, granted rate remissions in accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1993, as presented, in the closed session portion of the meeting.


The recording of the Council Meeting can be downloaded here