The meeting was on Monday 19th October. These are the brief headings of what was discussed – see the full minutes for the details.

Natalia Cleland, CEO of DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) was the guest speaker. She talked about the services offered by DCM, both at their headquarters in Lukes Lane and with the outreach work they do, in Newtown and elsewhere.  She was asked and answered a lot of questions about attendees’ observations of what is happening on our streets, and the ways that DCM can help.

Vania Szymkowiak from WREMO spoke about positive resilience mahi progressing across Newtown. She circulated notes, which you can see below.

Update fron Cr Laurie Foon. Laurie told us about WCC discussing extending the City Safety and Wellbeing Plan to Newtown.
She also outlined current WCC Consultations – including the Rating Policy Review.

The Newtown Stake Holders group: President Merio Marsters and Capt Andrew Wilson described this group, which meets monthly. They both attend the meetings.

Capt Andrew Wilson gave an update on the Salvation Army activities in Newtown.