West Pittwater Community Association

Representing the communities of McCarrs Creek, Elvina Bay, Lovett Bay and Morning Bay

PO Box 289   Church Point   NSW   2105

www.wpca.org.au; email: community@wpca.org.au

Pittwater Council’s Reference Groups

The Pittwater Council Reference Groups had their first meetings in May 2009.  The following are details of their top priorities.  Should you have any issues you would like to submit please contact the WPCA and we will pass them on to our representatives.

Community, Recreation & Economic Development

WPCA Representatives:   Paul Purvis & Penny Gleen

Top Priorities -

·        To increase the feeling of connectedness

·        To increase the level and effectiveness of volunteering

·        To promote life-long learning

Natural Environment

WPCA Representatives:   Alan Yuille - alternate rep. Michael Doherty

Top Priorities -

·        To enhance water quality & improve the condition of creeks

·        To protect, enhance, conserve & restore remnant bushland & creek line ecosystems & to maintain abundance & diversity of Pittwater’s native plant & animal species

·        To minimise production of waste & increase reuse & recycling

Planning An Integrated Built Environment

WPCA Representatives:   Lesley Stevens & Michael Wiener

Top Priorities -

·        To encourage land use that caters for all community needs

·        To encourage well-built development that adheres to sustainable design principals

·        To encourage Pittwater’s villages to be liveable & amenable

·        To encourage the use of public transport & alternative travel means incl. issues such as reduction of speed & road safety

Governance

WPCA Representatives:   Graham Earl

Top Priorities -

·        To provide open, ethical & transparent decision-making processes

·        To maintain Council’s financial sustainability

·        To promote proactive & effective community engagement & consultation