adm1nusr, Author at Sandy Bolton MP

ILLICIT DRUG REFORM: CONVERSATIONS WE NEED TO HAVE FEBRUARY 2020

Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 6, 2020 | Health, Wellbeing and Disability, Police, Corrective Services, Fire and Emergency Services

Often you will hear me in Parliament, through columns or our newsletter, raise ‘conversations we need to have’. These are the ones often regarding complex or conflicting decision-making. Last year, in response to inbox concerns...

Newsletter – January 2020 – Edition #22

Posted by adm1nusr | Jan 31, 2020 | Newsletters

Happy New Year everyone! I trust you all had a wonderful time over the festive season and are...

INDIGENOUS RANGERS PROGRAMS JANUARY 2020

Posted by adm1nusr | Jan 24, 2020 | Community Groups, Environment & Animal Protection, Indigenous & Human Rights

Meetings have taken place with Landcare and our Kabi Kabi representatives regarding the customisation of a program to include both river and land management specific to Noosa. Currently awaiting response regarding...

SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS UPDATE JANUARY 2020

Posted by adm1nusr | Jan 15, 2020 | Police, Corrective Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Transport and Main Roads

Late 2019 we were contacted by residents who had received speeding fines in the school zone outside Good Shepherd Lutheran College on Dec 5. We have been advised by the Office of the Hon Mark Bailey MP Minister for Transport and...

ANNUAL SURVEY EXTENDED TO 31 JANUARY 2020

Posted by adm1nusr | Jan 10, 2020 | Surveys

Have YOUR SAY on local issues that are important to you. We will use the results of the survey to...

MP MEDIA – BECKMANS RD & SIX MILE BRIDGE #7 DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 16, 2019 | Infrastructure & Planning, Media, Transport and Main Roads

MP MEDIA – A long journey for our community, however both the Tewantin Bypass and Six Mile...

BECKMANS & SIX MILE BRIDGE #7 UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 13, 2019 | Infrastructure & Planning, Media, Transport and Main Roads

Our early Christmas present has arrived! Preconstruction works are confirmed to commence by...

COOROY BYPASS UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 9, 2019 | Infrastructure & Planning, Transport and Main Roads

We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads that the Cooroy Bypass is not currently a priority for the Government and that no further network planning will take place until funding is allocated. Advice...

Connect 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 9, 2019 | Newsletters

Read Sandy’s Connect 2019 here.

NOOSA COUNCIL DRAFT RIVER STRATEGY UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 8, 2019 | Environment & Animal Protection, Infrastructure & Planning

Noosa Council DRAFT RIVER PLAN V2 – is now open for feedback. This version includes new sections relating to the Noosa River Mouth/Spit; commercial fishing reforms and a zero litter target. Consultation closes on 13 Jan 2020....

AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 6, 2019 | Housing

As a result of the advocacy and search for land or suitable sites, in conjunction with Noosa Council, two sites are currently being assessed. Another site will also be part of this needs assessment to determine what can be...

SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 6, 2019 | Business & Economy, Housing, Infrastructure & Planning, Tourism & Retail

Minister Jones advised that after there not being an agreement on a National Framework, State will advise with regarding. Noosa Council is currently in community consultation regarding STL in their draft planning scheme.

SCRH UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 6, 2019 | Health, Wellbeing and Disability

Wait times at casualty/emergency at various hospitals during peak periods is being assessed, and it was good to meet with the Regional team regarding both causes, and solutions. Causes identified included residents using...

NOOSA HOSPITAL UPDATE DECEMBER 2019

Posted by adm1nusr | Dec 6, 2019 | Health, Wellbeing and Disability

A progress meeting with Shane Mitchell, CEO of Noosa Hospital regarding the lease renewal for 2020 which is currently being finalised. No items of concern.