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Welcome to the ‘Have Your Say’ section. One of the most powerful things about our website is the ability for residents, business owners and interested parties to put forward ideas and start the conversation about what’s good for Manly.
Here you’ll be able to develop your argument, express your point of view, and share your thoughts with the wider community.
Choose an existing topic from the list below to contribute to the conversation, or just click on ‘new topic’ if you want to start a conversation.
We regularly update topics comments, opinions, and ideas are most welcome – no matter what they may be! Comments are moderated however, which means they are reviewed for potential offense, libel, and general unsuitability before ‘going live’ and please note that comments submitted are viewable by all on the internet! We look forward to sharing your ideas.
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Surely Manly SLSC should not be allowed to expand to take up significant public beachfront land
Manly SLSC should have a well considered renovation, not a significant expansion taking away large chunks of much loved and utilised public beachfront land. A surf club doesn't require 3 storey structure with cafe and function centre - we have enough wedding venues already in Manly.
3 votes -
1 vote
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Homeless Persons Living On Manly Beachfront - Alternative Safe Accommodation
Is there a more dignified housing option for the numerous homeless people who have moved in permanently to the Manly beachfront pavilion opposite Wentworth Street?
10 votes -
Another tobacco and vaping shop on the Corso is soon to open when its well established that retailers sell illegally to children
Council could restrict as they do for alcohol permits
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Save the heritage trees in the forecourt
We could lose the wonderful heritage trees in the forecourt in front of the old Council building (and in other areas) because of damage by pest cockatoos. Besides the threat to the trees the branch and leaf litter is ugly. Is it because conservationists who normally care are split between these birds (who have become a pest in urban environments) and the future of these magnificent trees. Does anyone know if the matter is even being considered?
3 votes -
survey on shark netting
The State Government says it will consult with local governments before it decides whether to end shark netting. Media reports include: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-06/nsw-government-shark-net-tenders-newcastle-wollongong-beaches/102568470
NBC's submission would be strengthened were a survey to demonstrate a clear preference.
I swim in the ocean most days and would like to see the nets go. Snakes and crocodiles are protected and so should sharks and all the by-catch creatures from this out-dated measure.
In Africa, where I lived for years, wild animals in game parks rule supreme. You enter their domain at your own risk, and the occasional human deaths are the price that is…2 votes -
Better community recycling for soft plastics and food waste
From watching the War on Waste it is clear that our Council is not on the forefront of recycling, either in NSW or Australia. How about a soft plastics program like the one on the Central Coast or better bin services which include food waste like the ones in SA? Having to drive your recycling at long intervals to a designated place (eg Kimbriki or Warringah) for a short pick-up period is not really practical and will not make any real difference.
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1 vote
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Remove abandoned bicycles
The number of apparently abandoned bicycles, predominantly in the Wharf area, are a poor look for Manly. Those are in the designated bike rack whjch are rusting and partially dismantled and those in similar condition secured and left in random places need attention by council just as abandoned sea craft left on beaches are. Council get to it.
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clean up the discarded bikes
Manly is decorated with rusty, unusable, discarded bikes. World Pride we have had, how about some Manly pride? Was there any effort to tidy up the suburb for yet another major event, the NSW Surf Lifesaving Championships. The whole suburb is grotty. Do the Councillors and Council Officers ever walk around and look at the place they are responsible for? One man, half a day, a small truck and a battery-powered grinder would make a big difference.
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4 votes
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security
We can only hope that Manly Council can provide sufficient security personell to stop New Years Eve Party goers from urinating, defecating, drug taking, copulating and other anti-social behaviour on local residents properties along East and West Esplanade by the minority of party goers who spoil a fantastic evening for 99 pc of revellers who recognise that private property does not mean the public can trespassdo participate in anti-social behaviour.
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Rubbish bin
Hi, It would be good to have a public rubbish bin in the courtyard outside the Manly library. There are lots of cafes and restaurants there and the only bins are on Sydney Rd or the shop's private bins.
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Upgrade public amenities at Manly Point and Shelly beach
The public toilets at Manly Point and Shelly are terrible: insufficient cubicles for the number of people using with blocked toilets every weekend and holiday, broken dispensers, graffiti and rubbish - they give a really poor impression to the large number of visitors to these areas and are very unpleasant to use. There seem to be new amenities up the beaches but not for Manly?
8 votes -
Finally get something happening at the old North Manly Bowling Club.
I acknowledge that there will be a new gymnastics centre built (but when? and is this really the best use of these facilities and corner block location? Pittwater Rd is crowded with parked cars whenever there's a touch rugby competition or even training and I feel we could easily upgrade parking facilities at the bowling club, possibly with a neighbourhood garden, or even just some local community facilities.
3 votes -
child-friendly bins at all playgrounds
Children need to be taught to be clean and tidy. Clean bins of a suitable height, that don't need to be touched, at or adjacent to all playground areas. Current arrangements are not encouraging to the children being responsible.
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Change the Day
Celebrate Australia Day on a different day. This has been done by 2 councils in Victoria, and we could lead the way here, showing genuine respect to Aboriginal people. Citizenship ceremonies no longer have to take place on 26th January, so the way is clear.
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Landscaping for dogs
It would be good to have more small landscaped areas around Manly CBD. Similar to the one between Whistler car park and the library. They only have to be a couple of metres in area, have some resilient plants, mulch etc. For instance the base of the trees along Sydney Rd pedestrian area could be slightlly enlarged to add some native grasses or low plants. This would be more attractive, also a place for dogs to wee on their walks. As there seem to be more dogs in the area.
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Fix Manly's appalling footpaths.
As at August 2020 when writing this... Manly Village footpaths are a patchwork of dug up and filled surfaces which are uneven and look UGLY. The use of bitumen to fill trenches is not a solution as they subside and are sticky on shoes and feet. Surely our rates can deliver a decent footpath infrastructure in busy Manly Village?!?!
13 votes -
Please bring back our post office…
The Manly post office has been closed for months. It’s time to re-open it.
2 votes
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