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Lake Macquarie City Council fiscal and housing developments

Overview

Lake Macquarie City Council has reported significant fiscal and social policy developments. The council reduced its total debt by 15.05 per cent over the last financial year, lowering borrowings from $222 million to $188.6 million. Mayor Adam Shultz attributed this $33.4 million reduction to responsible fiscal management, despite a $7.5 million loss in disposal assets following a fire at the Speers Point administration building.

Following these financial reports, the council endorsed a plan to address rising rent costs and homelessness. The motion, which passed with a 10-1 vote, directs staff to investigate using council-owned land for affordable housing. The council intends to work with community housing providers rather than acting as a developer to secure low-cost housing options.

Entities

Adam Shultz · Lake Macquarie City Council

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lake Macquarie City Council endorses affordable housing plan

    Lake Macquarie City Council has voted 10-1 to endorse a plan to use council-owned land for affordable housing projects.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lake Macquarie City Council reduces debt by $33.4 million

    Lake Macquarie City Council reduced its debt by over $33 million this financial year, achieving a 15.05 per cent decrease in total borrowings.

Sources

bolognaitalia.eu · dungogchronicle.com.au · gloucesteradvocate.com.au