Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING | 18 JUNE 2026


      D. Support the development of an “Active Street” and “Coastal Pathway” awareness
         and education campaign across the shire to raise awareness of the safety and
         active transport benefits associated with Active Streets and the ultimate delivery
         of the Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Noosa Transport Strategy;
      E. Support the CEO to submit available grant funding applications for Stage 2 of the
         Active Street/Coastal Pathway extension to commence design and construction
         as soon as practicably possible.

      Lost.
      For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
                        Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
      Against:          Nicola Wilson


      Council Resolution
      Moved:             Cr Amelia Lorentson
      Seconded:          Cr Jessica Phillips
      That Council:
      A. Note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee meeting dated 16
         March 2026 regarding the Peregian Beach Active St - Stage 1 project status and
         determine that the project not proceed in the current form;
      B. Direct the CEO to engage with the Southeast Qld Liveability Fund and Active
         Transport Fund to determine whether available grant funding can be reallocated
         to deliver practical infrastructure improvements in Peregian Beach South or
         alternatives, including but not limited to pedestrian footpath connections,
         stormwater infrastructures, formalised parking and street planting, consistent with
         the priorities expressed by the community throughout the engagement process;
      C. Direct the CEO to report back to Council as soon as possible.

      Carried.
      For:             Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr
                       Nicola Wilson
      Against:         Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
     Cr Wilkie, having declared a conflict of interest, was ineligible to vote.

     Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.



11.2.2 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
       AND SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - SUMMARY
     That Council:
     A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee
        Meeting dated 9 June 2026 outlining the summary of the 2026-27 Community
        Project Grants, out-of-round Three Year Signature Community Event Grants; and
     B. Approve the allocation of the remaining 2026/27 Community Project Grants
        budget to Quick Response grants and emergent grant requirements that may arise
        throughout the year, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in Council’s
        adopted 2026/27 Community Grants Program budget.




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