Community and Liveability Advisory Committee
Appointed by Council: February 2025
Purpose
The purpose of the Community and Liveability Advisory Committee is to provide advice and assist Clarence Valley Council with community and stakeholder engagement activities on issues and opportunities related to the community wellbeing and liveability, resilience, arts and culture, open space and heritage.
Alignment to Community Strategic Plan (CSP)
Theme: Community
Focus on a community that is safe, connected and inclusive:
- A proud and inviting community with opportunities to connect, belong and feel safe.
- The rich cultures of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Yaegl people are celebrated.
- Art and culture are celebrated, and historical assets preserved.
- Young people are supported in a community that enables growth, development and participation in decision making.
- A mix of housing options in locations with access to services, health, education and employment.
Meeting schedule
All meetings to take place at the Grafton Council Chambers, 2 Prince Street Grafton.
- 7 July 2026, 9am – 11am
- 8 September 2026, 9am – 11am
- 9 March 2027, 9am – 11am
- 11 May 2027, 9am – 11am
Membership
- Chair - Cr Cristie Yager
- Councillor Representatives - Cr Lynne Cairns and Cr Debrah Novak
- Community Representatives - Jeremy Jablonski, Lisa Salter, Paul Marshall, Ruth Dawson, Barbara Winters, Stephen Walton and Kerry Little.
Governance