Social Value Ideas for Liverpool City Council

Reinstate meeting code

Council resolved to revert to the 23 July 2025 code of meeting practice after the NSW model code was disallowed, then put a revised version out to public exhibition. The final approach kept the existi…

“Councelor Mcnot, I'd like to move that we bring forward com01 the also log government modal code of meeting practice. Um so I'd like to move that we b…”

CONF 01 recommendation approved

Council resolved the confidential item unanimously after debating the correct procedural route and amending the recommendation. The transcript does not disclose the underlying subject matter, but it c…

“Speaker 0: All right. So if we're happy if no one has any other feedback regards to the moving, the seconder, the wording, just to clarify again, I'll…”

14-Day Notice Period Calculation

Acting General Counsel confirmed that the 14-day notice period for extraordinary meetings starts on the date of receipt (30 September 2025 at approximately 16:45-22:00) and expires 14 days later on 14…

“in my view um the 14 days it it starts on the the date that the that you received the request which was the 30th of September. I understand that was a…”

Councillor Monaghan nominated

An amendment to the recommendation included nominating Councillor Monaghan to the panel/appointed member position associated with the confidential item. Councillor Monaghan accepted the nomination, an…

“Speaker 5: In terms of, a further amendment, as I understand point six to read, is that what needs to occur is that the mayor, the deputy mayor, and a…”

Public Inquiry into Council - Matters Deferred

Minister for Local Government ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool Council on 18 July 2024 regarding allegations of dysfunction and maladministration. Council has resolved to defer making further c…

“On 18th of July 2024 the Minister for Local Government ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool Council regarding allegations of dysfunction and maladm…”

Committee minutes and recommendations

Council debated whether committee minutes should merely be noted or whether recommendations within them should also be endorsed. The agreed position was to change the governance committee wording from…

“The issue with that sentence is the word review. And I say that because that's when these proposals, should they ever proceed and come back to council…”

Hammondville upgrade report

Council approved a motion requiring staff to work with the Morbank Rams and bring back a report on a staged implementation/funding approach, with costings and options for the Hammondville Park master …

“Thank you Mr. Mayor. Um, I'm happy to move that way. Do you have a seconder? Second, councelor Ramun. Any discussion? >> Yeah, with me. I've got a ele…”

Liberty Swing installation

Council is proceeding with installation of a Liberty Swing at Watergrove Lakeside Park, with an estimated project cost of £60,000-£80,000 including installation and associated infrastructure. The mayo…

“Recently, council received the request from a Watergrove family seeking Liberty Swing for uh Watergroveve Lakeside Park to support the 8-year-old daug…”

Hammondville reserve restored

Council rescinded the earlier decision that had moved Hammondville precinct proceeds into unrestricted reserves and restored the internally restricted reserve. Members debated whether the money needed…

“Uh, I'd like to speak in support of it. I I move this recision with councelor McNort and councelor Rammoon. Um I we've heard from local stakeholders. …”

Park naming in Austral

Council considered naming Local Park 22 in Austral after a living doctor, but the proposal was not resolved as-is. Members discussed geographic naming guidance, the possibility of naming a future comm…

“Park Local Park 22 in Austral, the long awaited park. I'm so glad that that's, finally underway. I would like, for us to consider naming it Sawinski P…”

Q1 Budget Variance - Positive Financial Position

Q1 budget review identified variance of 5.6 million (later revised understanding) against original projection of 0.8 million deterioration. The primary factor was Voyager Point bridge settlement with …

“we are last council meeting I spoke to about 10 to 12 it's now 5.6 six 7.5 was the voyage point decision which was an expected court outcome which is …”

Quarterly Budget Review Submission to Office of Local Government

Q1 budget review statement must be submitted to Office of Local Government by end of November (end of second month). Council approved budget variations and recommendations from CFO to support achievem…

“just lodging this review statement together with the council resolution to the office of local government post this meeting”

Draft budget adopted

Council adopted the draft 2026/27 budget, revenue pricing policy, fees and charges, and long-term financial plan. Debate covered higher frontline cleansing, extra rubbish pickups, bin changes, and a s…

“Um, today uh we're dealing with the confidential items. So, conf we're not in close session and we have conf uh 01 >> I'm happy to move as per the rec…”