Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 6 OCTOBER 2026


     Amendment No. 1
     Moved:            Cr Jessica Phillips
     Seconded:         Cr Nicola Wilson
     That Item J be added to read:
     J. Request that the Chief Executive Officer provide an annual report to Council on the
     implementation and performance of the Noosa Events Strategic Framework 2026-
     2031, including progress towards the framework's objectives and any
     recommendations for improvement.
     Carried.
     For:              Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                       Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:          None


     Amendment No. 2
     Moved:             Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:          Cr Nicola Wilson
     That Item K be added to read:
     K. That upon its establishment, the Events Executive Group review current event limits
     in the Events Policy to determine sustainable limits for event approvals, having regard
     to cumulative impacts, including the duration for which parking areas and recreational
     spaces are unavailable for public use, as well as broader impacts on the community.
     Carried.
     For:               Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                        Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:           None



     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
     Seconded:          Cr Tom Wegener
     That Council:
        A. Note the report by the Director Strategy & Environment and Director
           Development & Regulation to the General Committee dated 6 October 2026
           regarding Noosa Events Strategic Framework, Policy and Governance;
        B. Adopt the Noosa Events Strategic Framework 2026-2031 contained in
           Attachment 1
        C. Adopt the Noosa Events Executive Group Terms of Reference contained in
           Attachment 2
        D. Adopt the Noosa Events Management Policy contained in Attachment 3
        E. Appoint Cr <insert name> & <insert name> as representatives on the Noosa
           Events Executive Group
        F. Note that the Chief Executive Officer will:
           i. establish the Noosa Events Executive Group;
           ii. implement the Noosa Events Strategic Framework 2026-2031;
           iii. develop and implement supporting frameworks, procedures, guidelines
           and operational tools, including the Event Categories & Assessment
           Procedure; and
           iv. progress the actions outlined in the Strategic Framework Action Plan.

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