Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee
Appointed by Council: February 2025
Purpose
The purpose of the Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee is to provide advice and assist Clarence Valley Council with community and stakeholder engagement activities on issues and opportunities related to the local environment, sustainability and natural hazards management.
Alignment to Community Strategic Plan (CSP)
Theme: Environment
Focus on a natural environment that is protected from local and global pressures:
- Natural environments, ecosystems and native flora and fauna are enhanced and protected.
- Coastline, waterways and natural environment are healthy.
- Green space is maintained and used responsibly.
- Protection of the environment is encouraged through initiative and education.
- Reduce, reuse and recycle are priorities in the community.
Meeting schedule
All meetings to take place at the Grafton Council Chambers, 2 Prince Street Grafton.
- 1 July 2025, 1pm – 3pm
- 2 September 2025, 1pm – 3pm
- 3 March 2026, 1pm – 3pm
- 5 May 2026, 1pm – 3pm
Membership
- Chair - Cr Debrah Novak
- Councillor Representatives - Cr Allison Whaites and Cr Lynne Cairns
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Community Representatives - Donna Layton, Philip Hayward, Rob Heathcote, Roslyn Woodward, Jenny Sherratt and Ken Wilson
Governance