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.
- 30 June 2026, 1pm – 3pm
- 1 September 2026, 1pm – 3pm
- 2 March 2027, 1pm – 3pm
- 4 May 2027, 1pm – 3pm
Membership
- Chair - Cr Debrah Novak
- Councillor Representative - Cr Lynne Cairns
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Community Representatives - Donna Layton, Rob Heathcote, Roslyn Woodward, Jenny Sherratt, Ken Wilson, Phil Teal and Thomas Searles
Governance