February 2026

What happened at the February meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the February meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

  • Federation Council Delivery Program Progress Report from period 1 July to 31 December
  • Quarterly Budget Review statement Second Quarter 2025/26
  • Ball Park Caravan Park update
  • Future Options - 44 Church Street Corowa (Old Men’s Shed Site)
  • Delegations from Council to General Manager 
  • Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2026  National General Assembly
  • NSW Government Strategic Planning Reforms - Recommended Submission to Draft Proposal 
  • Planning and Development Service Delivery Review - Final Outcomes Report & Draft Implementation Plan
  • Budget Adjustment - Transfer of funds from Capital Work Program to Reseal Program 
  • Youth Engagement and Primary Prevention Initiatives 2025-2026 LDAT and CDAT Grant Funding and Budget Adjustment 
  • Tender award for RFT 2025-262 - Provision of Sealing Renewal Services 2025-2026
  • Independent Review  recommendations Update as at 31 December 2025.
  • Howlong Water Update & funding Application
  • 2025-2030 Weed Action Plan - Funding Offer
  • Business Ethics Policy - Updated Draft recommended for adoption
  • Updated Local Approval Policy - Liquid Trade Waste  for Public Consultation

Officer Reports for noting

  • External Auditor - Presentation on Council's Audited 2024/25 Financial Statements (Presentation 9:45am)
  • Dwelling Entitlement - Bull Plain Road Mulwala 
  • Disclosure of Interest Returns for Designated Persons - New Employees (Initial Return)
  • Mobile Food Truck Activation of Sites and Urana findings
  • Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting
  • Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for December 2025
  • NSW Planning Reforms - What's Changing
  • Financial Performance Report as at 31 January 2026
  • Customer Service Reporting - January 2026
  • Strategic Risk Register
  • Howlong Water Project Ratification Grant

Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.

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