I’m thrilled we are hosting Rock Relief, a huge benefit concert right here on the Beaches. On Saturday 15 February, top Australian bands including headliners Hoodoo Gurus, will perform at Brookie Oval to raise funds for those impacted by drought and bushfires. Grab

your tickets to this all ages gig now and help us raise $1million for those in need.

Congratulations to Ben Tory, 2020 Northern Beaches Citizen of the Year, awarded at our Australia Day Awards ceremony this week. A paramedic, Ben gives thousands of hours each year to emergency services such as SES, RFS, St John Ambulance and Team Rubicon, spending any spare time volunteering in the community.

Our 2020 Senior Citizen of the Year, Helen Hendry, is just as deserving, dedicating her time to easing the end of life journey for many in palliative care and their families.

Eleven-year-old Dia MacNamara, 2020 Young Citizen of the Year, is already making a difference, establishing a school collection of plastic bottle lids which are then made into prosthetic limbs.

Incredible young Collaroy gymnast Chloe Trisic was crowned 2020 Sportsperson of the Year. A national and international champion, Chloe is an exceptional role model to other young gymnasts.

Arts for Wellness was named 2020 Community Event of the Year, coordinating events attended by over 500 people provided by more than 30 local practitioners during Mental Health Month.

Our 2020 Outstanding Community Service Awards recognised a group of truly outstanding locals who have dedicated their time to others. This deserving group includes long-term volunteer lifesavers, firefighters, scout leaders, and individuals supporting people with disability, young people, the homeless and protecting the environment. Congratulations to all.

Have a great long weekend. Hope you can make it to one of the big events we are hosting alongside our community tomorrow for Australia Day. All of the details are on our website.

Have a great weekend!

A message from the Mayor

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

@beachesmayor

Have your sayThe following projects are open for comment:

Community Gardens Policy (draft)Submissions close: Sun 2 Feb

Manly Parking Permit Fees Submissions close: Wed 12 Feb

Scotland Island Access Fees Submissions close: Wed 12 Feb

Western Foreshore Parking Permit FeesSubmissions close: Wed 12 Feb

Newport Outdoor Youth SpaceComments close: Sun 16 Feb

Open Space & Recreation StrategyComments close: Sun 16 Feb

Sunday 26 January

Dee Why 8am - 12pm

Narrabeen 8am - 12pm

Newport 8am - 12pm

Council noticesAustralia Day – changed traffic conditionsRoad closures and special event clearways will be in place from 12pm, Saturday 25 January to 4pm, Sunday 26 January.Please visit our website for detailed information or call 1300 434 434.

Frenchs Forest 9am - 12pm(Warringah Aquatic Centre)

Manly 9am - 12pm(Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre)

Seniors Festival 2020 Love to celebrate

Wed 12 - Sat 29 February

For the full program of free and low cost events, visit Council’s website or pick up a copy from our Customer Service Centres or Libraries.

Battle it out in this premier band competition for young people and win

cash and prizes!

More info and entries on KALOF.com.au

Entries close 14 Feb

Entries Now Open

KALOF

Northern BeachesWeekly News

northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | 1300 434 434

38 Park Street and 1795 & 1797 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale – amended plansDA2019/1072 (Lot 1 & Lot 2 DP 219265 and Lot 4 DP 76695) - demolition and construction of seniors housing development.

Applicant: Mona Vale 3 Pty Ltd. Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Renee Ezzy, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 8 Feb

84 Avalon Parade, Avalon BeachDA2019/1505 (Lot 1 & Lot 2 DP 11545) - demolition and construction of seniors housing development with associated parking and landscape works.

Applicant: P2P Avalon Pty Ltd. Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 8 Feb

Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club, Pittwater Road, CollaroyDA2020/0021 (Lot 11 DP 1193189) - demolition and construction of new surf life saving club with associated public amenities and cafe/community storage buildings.

Applicant: Northern Beaches Council Consent authority: Sydney North Planning Panel

Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 15 Feb

3 Central Road, Avalon BeachDA2020/0008 (Lot 27 DP 9151) - demolition and construction of a seniors housing development.

Applicant: Avalon Central Pty Ltd. Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Claire Ryan, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 8 Feb

741 Warringah Road, ForestvilleDA2019/1481 (Lot 6B DP 370509) - demolition of the existing dwellings and construction of a two-storey boarding house comprising nine bedrooms and a part sub-basement car-park for five cars with access via Melwood Avenue.

Applicant: Jarrod Richard Mirabito, Matthew Joseph Mirabito, Rebecca Victoria Mirabito. Consent authority: Northern Beaches Council

Enquiries: Anne-Marie Young, Principal Planner Submissions close: Sat 15 Feb

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

Northern BeachesWeekly News Continued