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The name of the new Lismore mayor is a hot topic around the local area and now two prominent former councillors have weighed in with their views.
The election of the new mayor is set to be the main talking point at the upcoming council meeting on February 9.
Former mayor Isaac Smith retired from politics effective from February 1.
Mr Smith believes any of his former deputy mayors would be a good candidate to take over from him.
âThereâs some really good choices to be interim mayor until the elections later this year, any of the deputy mayors I have had over my term would do a fantastic job,â he said.
Cr Cook’s notice of motion is for the council to “acknowledge the valuable contribution of our frontline workers at our hospitals and their efforts to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic”.
She wants the council to reinstate free parking on Hunter St and Dalziel St and waive restrictions on parking on Weaver St, Laurel Ave and McKenzie St for three months.
If passed, the council would make a follow-up decision at the May meeting.
However Cr Cook also suggested the council write to the NSW Premier, Health Minister and Lismore MP Janelle Saffin to request “financial reimbursement for council’s loss of revenue incurred by our support for state employees”.
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The Health Services Union has called on Lismore City Council to reconsider a decision to cancel free all-day street parking at Lismore Base Hospital.
The free parking scheme for staff and visitors is set to end this Monday 18 January, with the re-introduction of paid parking along Hunter and Dalziel streets and time-limited parking along Weaver and McKenzie streets and Laurel Avenue.
The HSU called the decision a ‘big ugly road-block’ to providing a speedy COVID testing service. ‘I am flabbergasted that Lismore City Council would crab-walk away from its clever decision to offer free street parking during the COVID-19 pandemic,’ said HSU Secretary Gerard Hayes. ‘This decision just punishes local residents who do the right thing and visit the hospital for vital COVID tests – and who are already struggling with hours long delays, wearing masks during high temperatures and social distancing pressures.’
The City of San Francisco says it is following state guidelines when it comes to vaccine distribution, prioritizing workers in health care settings and skilled nursing facilities.
Cook said during the pandemic, she has applied for 40 different loan and grant programs to keep her Richmond District clothing store open, but has only been approved for three. I apply for everything and I hope that I get something. I d be happy if I got a dollar to be honest with you, she said.
Cook says she s operating at less than 30% of normal and says she ll apply for Breed s new programs, but isn t overly optimistic she ll be approved.
The plight of a Mullum resident has touched the hearts and injustice buttons of people far and wide who feel that a requirement that she repaint her house a heritage colour and possibly pay a fine, not only ridiculous but also petty. Rous County Council virtual mockup of former Dunoon Dam proposal.
Three pro-dam councillors have announced a rescission motion to be discussed at the next Rous County Council meeting, seeking to overturn the recent decision to abandon the Dunoon Dam.
Crs Sharon Cadwallader, Robert Mustow and Sandra Humphrys have lodged the motion, which relates to the disposal of council-owned land in the dam area.