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
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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.
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.
Outrage Over GM’s Sacking
Ku-ring-gai Councillors elected Clr Sam Ngai as the new Ku-ring-gai Mayor and Clr Christine Kay as the new Deputy Mayor at its meeting on Tuesday 19 September, 2023. Following this
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MASSIVE NSW GOVERNMENT HOUSING POLICY CHANGES!
FOKE is waiting for any changes into the planned introduction of the Transport Oriented Development Program, affecting Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon, which had an original commencement date of this April.
The Government Inquiry into the Transport Oriented Development Program is expected to deliver their report in September 2024.
To find out more about the NSW Government’s Proposed Housing Policies and their impact on Ku-ring-gai click HERE.
This policy will increase housing density on the railway corridor and urban centres. It does not protect Heritage areas, increases building heights, allows apartments in R2 single dwelling zones while ignoring biodiversity, support services and amenity issues. Importantly, it severely limits the rights for resident’s concerns and complaints.
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Koala are facing a housing crisis too!Let's be honest- the goal of mass immigration/population expansionism is to increase consumption & therefore profits.![]()
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The results of an important survey by The Australian Population Research Institute (TAPRI) came out through the week. The authors were Prof Bob Birrell and our Patron Dr Katharine Betts.According to the latest survey from The Australian Population Research Institute (TAPRI), a decisive 71% of voters say Australia does not need more people.
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YIMBY's attacking Ku-ring-gai again! We reject the YIMBY claims! Perhaps the YIMBY's should read the Ku-ring-gai Council TOD submission and the 67% of the 8000 public submissions AGAINST the MINNS wrecking ball plans for Greater Sydney and NSW.
Heritage lovers or NIMBYs? Meet the council saying no to new homes
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Sydney councils in wealthy areas are using heritage protection orders to skirt new home targets. The planning minister is now putting them on notice.
Council's letter replies to Planning Minister Scully's top down one size fits all undemocratic TOD imposition.
Ku-ring-gai Council responds to NSW Government’s housing pledge
www.krg.nsw.gov.au
The Council says it does not support proposed development around railway stations unless the government commits to providing essential infrastructure and genuine consultation.