Decision details

Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Thalis -

It is resolved that Council submit the following motion for consideration at the next Local Government NSW Annual Conference:

LGNSW note:

There is a crisis of housing affordability in NSW, creating unique challenges for both regional and urban areas; and

Local government has a key role to play in the easing of this crisis, and in supporting the creation of affordable housing.

LGNSW resolves:

To support the development of affordable housing targets of 25% on government owned land, and the establishment within 12 months of an effective mechanism of inclusionary zoning for privately developed land that responds to local need and context.

To lobby the NSW Government on the issue of affordable housing, expressing the above view; and

To develop strategies to support local councils in NSW in increasing affordable housing in their local government areas.

Motion carried.