Saturday 31 March 2012

Sustainable Neighbourhood Update

Lake Macquarie City Council’s Sustainable Neighbourhood program is going from strength to strength with many local groups now making progress on their pet projects and the community driven umbrella organisation, Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance up and running. The Board of the Alliance is calling for nominations to fill the position of Secretary and upto four ordinary Committee members.
The Board seeks to:
• Provide support and assistance to member Sustainable Neighbourhood Groups in Lake Macquarie City;
• Act as a point of communication between Sustainable Neighbourhood Groups in Lake Macquarie, including collecting and distributing relevant information;
• Provide Council staff with guidance, advice and feedback on community engagement and empowerment issues relating to the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program;
• Reduce duplication through identifying and addressing common issues for multiple Sustainable Neighbourhood Groups;
• Undertake other general activities associated with peak body responsibilities;
• Undertake activities to develop sustainability initiatives in Lake Macquarie City; and
• Support the formation of sustainable communities in areas of Lake Macquarie.
If you’re interested in finding out what is involved contact Dot Seiffert, Chair, Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance Contact: 0409 788 684, chair@sustainableneighbourhoods.org.au
Nominations are due by Friday 13th April.

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