A message from the MayorWhat a storm. It hit so quickly and didn’t last long but it sure did some damage. Our thoughts are with those still cleaning up and trying to get houses and cars repaired.

At the time of writing, most people have had power restored but

there are still some battling without. I know many people are seeking solace in our libraries to work, take a break, use the internet or charge devices. We have libraries open across the weekend if you need them, including extended hours at Forestville Library. We are also opening Community Centre rooms in the Forest Community Arts Centre from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. The Warringah Aquatic Centre will also be open until 9pm across the weekend if you need a hot shower.

We have been checking in on our customers of the Home Library Service and Meals on Wheels but if you all can please check on your neighbours – it’s the most vulnerable in our community who suffer most during incidents like these.

A shout out to all those involved in the ongoing recovery efforts. The SES, RFS, Ausgrid and NSW Police have been brilliant, alongside many Council staff, working around the clock to remove fallen trees and manage traffic issues.

If you’re in a storm-affected area and find you can’t fit all the debris into your green bin, you can take up to 300kg of green waste to Kimbriki each day (remember to bring your proof of address). Or you can request we collect it from your kerbside by calling 1300 434 434 or logging an issue on our website.

Council didn’t escape the storm and thanks for your patience to those who use our facilities up at Frenchs Forest and Belrose such as our library, childcare centre and the Glen St Theatre which have been closed this week. We are hoping to get all services back on online as soon as possible.

As many will know, we have a big community event planned to launch Lionel Watts new facilities tomorrow. We did debate whether to postpone given the storm but in the end got all hands on deck to get it cleaned up and ready so the community could have a day out. There’s some great circus-style entertainment for the kids and Skater HQ on hand with comps and giveaways.

I am really proud of what we have been able to achieve with the revamped showground, synthetic fields, new all abilities playground and skate park, co-designed with local young people. And there is more to come.

Have a good weekend.

Michael Regan michael.regan@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

@beachesmayor

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Have your sayThe following projects are open for comment:

Planning Proposal - Manly Creek Riparian Lands (Mermaid Pool) Submissions close: Sun 1 Dec

Bushland and Biodiversity Policy (draft)Submissions extended to Sun 8 Dec

Keeping of Animals Policy (draft)Submissions extended to Sun 8 Dec

Commercial centre upgrade - Killarney HeightsComments close: Sun 15 Dec

North Curl Curl Skate ParkComments close: Sun 15 Dec

Plateau Park playground upgrade and commemorative spaceComments close: Sun 15 Dec

Proposal to rename the Palm Beach Pavilion the Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Marks DSO, MC PavilionSubmissions close: Sun 15 Dec

DCP amendments - Mermaid Pool Submissions close: Sun 22 Dec

Children’s Services Strategy (draft)Submissions close: Sun 19 Jan

Community Gardens Policy (draft)Submissions close: Tue 28 Jan

Planning Proposal - Freshwater Village carpark reclassificationSubmissions close: Sun 2 Feb

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Tomorrow, 9.30am - 12pm Lionel Watts Reserve, Frenchs ForestLet’s celebrate the opening of the new Lionel Watts community space with great entertainment for kids including circus stage shows, roving entertainment, circus-themed activities and skateboarding with Skater HQ.

Free Tickets online

Smart Beaches info tent Tomorrow, 10am - 4pm Manly Beachfront (near Surf Club)Come and chat with us at Ocean Care Day to find out how we plan to use smart technology to monitor waves, conditions and crowd numbers to improve beach safety and visitor experience.

smartbeaches.com.au

Christmas Choral ConcertThu 5 Dec, 5 - 8.30pm (concert starts at 6.30pm)Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy everyone’s much-loved carols presented by the Northern Beaches Orchestra and our very own Christmas Choral Concert Community Choir. Special guests include Jay Laga’aia, Prinnie Stevens, Jack Vidgen, and Santa himself!

Free entry

Council noticesNorthern Beaches Local Planning Panel

Wed 4 Dec, 1pm Civic Centre, Dee Why

Item 3.1 - MOD2019/0440 - 1 Queens Pde, Newport - Modification of Development Consent 89/388 granted for alterations and additions to a marina.

Item 3.2 - MOD2019/0313 - 571-575 Sydney Rd, Seaforth - Modification of Development Consent DA2016/0373 granted for demolition, construction of shop top housing and strata/stratum subdivision.

Item 3.3 - MOD2019/0399 - 4 Sydney Rd, Manly - Modification of Development Consent DA0167/2017 granted for change of use to a childcare centre including alterations and additions to the existing building.

Item 3.4 - DA2018/1692 - 78 Willandra Rd, Narraweena - construction of a boarding house.

View the agenda online

Requests to address the Panel: 9942 2360 by Tue 3 Dec, 4pm

Mon 9 Dec, 1pm Civic Centre, Dee Why

Item 3.1 - DA2019/1011 - 52 Raglan St, Manly - use of part of premises as a community facility with associated alterations.

Item 3.2 - DA2019/0081 - 307 Sydney Rd, Manly - demolition works and construction of residential accommodation.

Item 4.1 - REV2019/0049 - 4 Augusta St, Manly - review of determination of application DA2019/0124 for alterations and additions to the existing multi-dwelling housing.

Item 5.1 - PEX2019/0005 - 21 Whistler St, Manly - heritage listing of 21 Whistler St, Manly.

Item 5.2 - PEX2019/0003 - 10-12 Boondah Rd & 6 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood - amend the Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 2014 (Pittwater LEP 2014) to permit a four-storey residential flat building development with a yield of 110 to 130 dwellings and open space purposes including two new sportsfields.

View the agenda online

Requests to address the Panel: 9942 2360 by Fri 6 Dec, 4pm

Manly Cemetery safety audit

We are inspecting monuments at Manly Cemetery for stability and safety. We have identified a number of unstable headstones near Manly West Public School and Weeroona Reserve playground and will attempt to contact relevant family prior to remediation work. Please assist by not climbing on or touching monuments when visiting the cemetery.

If you have a family grave in Manly Cemetery, please contact us on 9976 1534 to update or confirm your contact details.

Development proposalsView application plans and documents or make a submission online. Call or email us to contact a planner.

70 South Creek Rd, Dee Why

DA2019/1274 (Lot 1 DP 1215531) - alterations and additions to Pittwater House (educational establishment).

Applicant: Neeson Murcutt + Neille Architects Consent authority: Sydney North Planning Panel

Enquiries: Daniel Milliken, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 21 Dec

Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Way, Frenchs Forest - amended plans

DA2018/1924 (Lot 20 DP 1209801) - amended plans for alterations and additions to the shopping centre including a childcare centre, medical centre, shops, restaurant/cafés, recreation facility (indoor), office premises and basement carparking.

The proposal is ‘Integrated Development’ and approval is required from NSW Rural Fire Service under s100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997 and from NSW Roads and Maritime under s138 of the Roads Act 1993.

Applicant: Chemin De La Foret Pty Ltd Consent authority: Sydney North Planning Panel

Enquiries: David Auster, Planner Submissions close: Mon 30 Dec

2 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest

DA2019/1276 (Lot 2 DP 270323) - use of premises as an indoor recreation facility (24/7 gymnasium).

Applicant: CWG Property Pty Ltd Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Julie Edwards, Planner Submissions close: Sat 14 Dec

60 & 62 Beaconsfield St and 7, 9, 11 & 13 Queens Pde, Newport

DA2019/1280 (Lot 5A DP 158658 and Lot 4A & Lot 4B DP 159498 and Lot 3A & Lot 3B DP 164259 and Lot 2 DP 209106) - demolition works and construction of multi-unit housing with associated carparking and landscape works.

Applicant: Stable Innovations Pittwater Shores Pty Ltd AFT Stable Innovations Pittwater Shores Unit Trust

Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Principal Planner Submissions close: Mon 13 Jan

504-508 Pittwater Rd, North Manly

DA2019/1217 (Lot A, DP 228550 and Lot B, DP 446493) - demolition of existing buildings and construction of a shop top housing development with basement carpark and associated landscaping.

Applicant: North Star Serve Pty Ltd Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Tony Collier, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 14 Dec

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