Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)       Council note the submissions received from the community on the list of proposed alcohol-free zones and alcohol prohibited areas as summarised in Attachment A to the subject report;

(B)       Council approve the establishment of alcohol-free zones and alcohol prohibited areas for a four year period as outlined in Attachment B to the subject report;

(C)       the Chief Executive Officer be requested to initiate the process of community consultation for an alcohol-free zone on Jones Bay Road, Pyrmont, in response to community requests;

(D)       Council note that the Chief Executive Officer will continue to undertake advocacy to the NSW Government in relation to necessary reforms in this area and work with relevant entities to develop appropriate strategies for managing alcohol consumption in the public domain, in accordance with the resolution of Council of 24 June 2024; and

(E)       authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to correct minor errors to the matters set out in this report, noting that the locations of the alcohol-free zones and alcohol prohibited areas will not change, and a CEO Update will be provided to Council advising of any changes made in accordance with this resolution.

The motion, as varied by consent, was carried unanimously.

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