Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

Waverley Council
State of the Environment Activities 2005/2006
Social
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Number of meetings of:
111
Disability Access Committee
Multicultural Advisory Committee.
Public Arts Committee
Eastern Region Local Government aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Forum
Multicultural interdepartmental committee.
Disability Access Committee
10 meetings were held during the year.
Multicultural Advisory Committee
The Multicultural Advisory Committee met four times during the year.
Major Events and Community Safety Committee
The Major Events and Community Safety Committee met at least once each month (except
January) during 2005/2006 and met 13 times in total throughout the year.
Public Arts Committee
The Public Arts Committee met twice during the fourth quarter, making a total of 5 meetings for the
year. The major issues for discussion included Hunter Park Sculpture Garden, Sculpture by the
Sea, Bondi Pavilion signage, Waverley Council gateway signage, various potential funding sources
and schemes, the Lexus prize for sculpture, Waverley seat project, Sculpture by the Schools and a
review of the Committee roles responsibilities and membership
Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum
The Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum met three times
during the period.
Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. 116
A review of the implementation of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Protocol included interviews
conducted with key stakeholders and other agencies in January 2006 indicated strong “take up”
rates and positive outcomes. There is evidence that the pro active approach established through
the development of the protocol has influenced the overall approach to security in Bondi Junction
with improved confidence, reduced fear of crime, a greater willingness to engage with young
people, and improved cooperation amongst agencies. This represents a significant achievement
under Council’s Community Safety Plan.
The challenge in 2006/2007 will be to ensure the continued usefulness and understanding about
the protocol through promotion and to include new business and new employees throughout the
Bondi Junction area in that understanding.
Percentage of remaining strategies in Community Safety Plan
117
progressed.
At least 20% of the remaining strategies in Council’s Community Safety Plan were progressed in
the period. Achievements across the year included:
Launch, promotion and distribution of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol; implementation of a
comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/
New Year period based on the successful model developed in 2004; and completion of a
submission to the NSW Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement
a second year of projects under the Community Safety Plan. These funds were granted and the
new project targeting alcohol related crime and anti social behaviour across Waverley will
commence in 2006/2007
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