FOKE supports Mayoral Minute 21 November, 2023
14 November 2023 Dear Mayor and Councillors FOKE wishes to express its support for the Mayoral Minute of 21 November, 2023 that outlines his initial response to The Hon Paul Scully
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Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment
Welcome to FOKE
Friends of Ku-ring-gai Environment is a community group dedicated to the conservation and protection of Ku-ring-gai’s built and natural environment. On behalf of residents we work for the maintenance of Ku-ring-gai’s built and natural heritage and the enhancement of its existing character and amenity.
FOKE Thanks Mr McKee
FOKE President Kathy Cowley wrote to Jehn McKee, on 14 November 2023, thanking him for his service as Ku-ring-gai Council General Manager from 2006-2023. Read FOKEs letter below: Dear Mr
Vale Dr Tony Recsei (1938-2023)
FOKE was pleased that a Mayoral Minute for FOKE member, Dr Tony Recsei. Read it below: KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL MAYORAL MINUTE: Vale Tony Recsei: Respected Volunteer and Community Leader “On behalf
FOKE Submission: Opposition to rezoning Patyegarang/ Lizard Rock, Morgan Road, Belrose (PP-2022-3802)
FOKE opposes the rezoning of land at Patyegarang, Morgan Road, Belrose (PP-2022-3802), formerly known as ‘Lizard Rock’ on public exhibition until 7 November, 2023 FOKE wishes to express its strong
FOKE Submission: Inquiry into the planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities
Read FOKE’s submission into the UNSW Legislative Council’s Inquiry into the planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities 3 November 2023 Dear Ms Higginson
Submission: Lourdes Village – inquiry into the planning system and the impacts of climate change
FOKE thanks Catherine Brady for her submission to the Inquiry into the planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities, 3 November, 2023 Introduction Thank
First Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion Trail Signage Installed: Fox Valley Diatreme, Browns Field
The ‘Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion (KGR), an area of approximately 440 sq km, is a community-backed project initiated by FOKE. The GeoRegion embraces the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, other bushland areas, as
Ku-ring-gai Council’s E-News Omits News of GM’s Termination
FOKE has written to the new Acting GM David Marshall asking why news of the former General Manager’s dismissal was omitted ‘From the Mayor’ newsletter published on 22 September 2023.
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We recommend that residents regularly check Council’s Have Your Say section on Council’s website.
Currently there are requests for comments on proposals in Gordon and Roseville.
Also offered for comment currently is the Plan of Management regarding Crown Lands and its General Community Use and Natural Areas.
Council is seeking community representatives to sit on the Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel with applications due by 5th January 2024.
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