Welcome to Megalong Valley Landowners Association
The Megalong Valley Landowners Association was established in June 1994 to preserve the rural nature of Megalong Valley and represent Landowners interests to local council.
There are no set dates for meetings but are held when topical issues affecting all residents are raised. The AGM is held in August each year and the Association is incorporated.
Membership shall be limited to landowners whose property has its main access via the Megalong Road from Blackheath (that is anyone who uses a section of Megalong Road to access their property) and who subscribe to the objects of the Association and pay the subscribed fee (currently $5). Members may be required to furnish proof of their eligibility eg rate notice.
BMCC Proposes Special Rate Variation increase 10.12% 2010/2011 – REJECTED by Minister
Ratepayers will be slugged with higher charges but see services decline after the NSW Government approved only one quarter of Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC’s) proposed rates rise.
Rates bills will jump seven per cent in 2010/11 — which includes the state government’s 2.6 per cent rates peg — but extra increases sought by the council of 2.49 per cent from next financial year to 2014/15 were rejected. Of the $20 million BMCC hoped to raise from the special rates variation (SRV), it will now get just $5.5 million.
Mayor Adam Searle said the decision would force a review of service provision. “We simply do not have the income to sustain all of those assets at a fair level . . . And by assets I mean roads, footpaths, swimming pools, libraries . . . (and) play equipment,” he told the Gazette. “(Local Government Minister Barbara Perry) appears to have failed to understand this and consequently we will now have to significantly review service levels and facilities provided by council across the whole city.”
But when approached by the Gazette Ms Perry said BMCC’s application was not wholly approved as more work was needed on its long-term strategic plans. The council’s application to almost double the annual emergency services charge was also rejected.
In an open letter to the community in this week’s Gazette, Clr Searle said the partial decision would provide “short term relief” but would not address ongoing financial problems faced by the council. The council would seek a meeting with the Department of Local Government as soon as possible “to understand their reasons and to see what, if anything, can be done about it”, he said. The decision to pursue the SRV was only made at last week’s council meeting when members of the public made a last-minute plea to councilors not to seek the rates rise. All councilors, excluding Ward 1 councilor Terri Hamilton, voted for the rates rise with most declaring it an unpalatable but necessary move.
Councilors and staff were due to discuss the issue at a briefing session last night.
Draft Weed Management Strategy 2010 Submissions Date Deferred
Following the MVLA Meeting, 29 August 2010, Linda Thomas, BMCC’s Weed Control officer is seeking a deferral in the closure date for Submissions.The Council has currently placed on exhibition a city-wide Draft Weed Management Strategy.
This strategy seeks to better allocate the limited resources that are directed toward weed control and their prevention within our city.
The community is invited to make submissions, attention to Chris Dewhurst:
- Email
cdewhurst@bmcc.nsw.gov.au - Post
Weed Strategy Submission
Blue Mountains City Council
Locked Bag 1005
KATOOMBA NSW 2780
Submissions close at 5:00pm on 26 July 2010.
Further information can be obtained by phoning (02) 4780 5657 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 4780 5657 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 4780 5657
Draft Weed Management Strategy PDF document
Better Living Development Control Plan – Part L
The Plan has been significantly updated and reformatted to reflect changes in legislation and to improve the clarity of the document and the public notification procedures associated with development applications. The revised Plan also seeks to reconcile the specific requirements of the Act with appropriate levels of community participation in the development assessment processes. It forms part of the Better Living DCP.
Submissions can be made either by letter or via email to council@bmcc.nsw.gov.au and must be received by 5:00pm on 5 August 2010.
Written submissions should be forwarded to:
General Manager
Blue Mountains City Council
Locked Bag 1005
KATOOMBA NSW 2780
Or lodged at Council’s Katoomba or Springwood Business and Information Centres during business hours.
Any enquiries may be directed to Rosemary Bradford on (02) 4780 5797
Better Living Control Plan Amendments PDF document
BMCC News from the Hill
State of the Environment Report presents the progress made and key measures and trends of for monitoring the BMCC achievement of a more environmentally responsible city.
For more information the full report can be viewed on the BMCC web site at /www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sustainableliving/environmentalinformation/stateofenvironment or download the report at State of Environment PDF download 204KB
2009-2010 Management Plan Report
BMCC quarterly report on councils financial position, capital works, environmental levy projects and other significant projects. Full report can be view at www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/yourcouncil/policiesplansandstrategies/managementplan
Bang the Table
BMCC on-line consultation forum to provide the community with greater opportunity to discuss and comment on significant Council matters throughout the year. You can view and comment on the proposed great Blue Mountains Trail cycle rides at www.bangthetable.com/blue-mountains-city-council
Lithgow City Council
Lithgow Management Plan 2009-2010
Lithgow Management Plan 2009-2010 PDF
Quarterly Report 2009- 2010
Jan – Mar 2010 Quarterly report
Black Spot TV repeater transmitter to be withdrawn 2013
The Federal Government has advised that they will be replacing the Black Spot TV repeater stations with satellite installations by 2013 with the cut-over to digital transmission. Residents will be provided with satellite dishes but will have to contribute $300 to the cost of installation. For the full story click here Black Spot TV Media Release
