For Ku-ring-gai’s sake reinstate GM
SPEECH TO PUBLIC FORUM, KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL by Mrs Kathy Cowley, FOKE President Tuesday 12 September 2023 “The decision tonight to reinstate the General Manger Mr McKee is a critical one
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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 Calls on Councillors to KEEP Mr McKEE
FOKE is deeply disturbed that six Ku-ring-gai Councillors – Sam Ngai, Alec Taylor, Greg Taylor, Barbara Ward, Simon Lennon and Christine Kay – recently voted to terminate Mr John McKee, as
Saving Ku-ring-gai Trees
Is Ku-ring-gai’s urban forest on the brink of extinction? FOKE remains concerned about the cumulative loss of Ku-ring-gai’s canopy trees and asks where the evidence is that Ku-ring-gai Council’s tree
50th Anniversary of World Environment Day
The 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day was celebrated on 5 June, 2023. Sadly, since that first World Environment Day, celebrated in 1973, the environment continues its decline due to
Ku-ring-gai’s Urban Forest Strategy needs stronger action
The Ku-ring-gai Draft Urban Forest Strategy lacks support for improving Biodiversity. There is no discussion on how current forests will be protected from dieback, tree death and cumulative impacts, nothing about
Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion Study a Major Step Forward
As highlighted previously, in 2018 FOKE initiated a project to add extra protections to, and increase awareness of, Ku-ring-gai’s natural heritage focusing originally on Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This has
North Turramurra Residents disillusioned
When council, in 2010, proposed redesigning the North Turramurra Golf Course to include soccer fields and changeroom facilities, council promised to incorporate a park with children’s playground and BBQ facilities
Ku-ring-gai Council plans to sell more community assets
One has to delve into the Ku-ring-gai Council’s Community Strategic Plan’s detailed attachments to unearth the basis of the Strategic Plan. Unfortunately, the Draft Long Term Financial Plan (DLTFP) accompanying
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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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FOKE is a community group with a focus across the Ku-ring-gai area, defending our natural heritage and opposing inappropriate overdevelopment.
Koala are facing a housing crisis too!Let's be honest- the goal of mass immigration/population expansionism is to increase consumption & therefore profits.![]()
A position which can only be held by "infinite earthers" (sort of like "flat-earthers" only much more dangerous).![]()
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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
www.afr.com
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.