Council Meeting Summary - 11 February 2026

Published on 12 February 2026

Here is the summary of the resolutions made at the Ordinary Council meeting of 11 February 2026 held in Braidwood.

Unfortunately we had internet issues and weren't able to livestream the meeting. However, the archived recording of the meeting and the Public Forum are both available at: https://webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au/archive.php

• Council heard from seven members of the public who made presentations about items on the agenda including: the unauthorised mural painted on the Braidwood Council office; and an allocation for the Braidwood Heavy Horse Show
• Council will retain the unauthorised mural of volunteer Zomi Frankcom that was painted on the Braidwood Council office.
• Council approved an allocation of $1,210 to support the Braidwood and District Heavy Horse Association towards costs for a Braidwood Heavy Horse Show from the Events Assistance Scheme Category 2
• Council endorsed a 5-year licence agreement with the Braidwood Men’s Shed Inc. over part 69B Cowper Street, Braidwood
• Council endorsed a 5-year licence agreement (and option for an additional five years) for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030 with Southern NSW Area Health Service over 12 Southbar Road, Karabar to continue community health service (including maternal and child health services)
• Council endorsed a planning proposal to amend the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022 to amend zoning of 7 Halfway Creek Road, Bungendore and unformed public road reserve from zone RE1 Public Recreation to RU1 Primary Production; and to amend the zoning of 15 Halfway Creek Road, Bungendore also known as the Bungendore Sports Hub, from RU1 Primary Production to RE1 Public Recreation. All associated maps will be amended to align with the new zone boundaries
• Council endorses the process and timetable for the preparation of the 2026-27 Operational Plan and associated Community Engagement Plan
• Council endorsed the Transport Investment Policy and Transport Investment Framework for public exhibition for 28 days, and if no submissions are received the policy and framework will be adopted
• Council noted the NSW Office of Local Government’s Model Public Forum Rules supplementary guidance for the 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice and adopted changes to Section 4: Public Forums in the Code of Meeting Practice
• Council received an information report about the condition of the remaining timber bridges in the QPRC area
• Council received an information report about the Auditor General’s Annual Local Government Report
• Council received and information report with a response from Waverley Council’s Mayor Will Nemesh to a condolence letter following the Bondi Beach tragedy
• Council will receive a report reviewing the Parking and Enforcement Policy as it applies to caravans, trailers and recreational vehicles, particularly along Wellsvale Drive, Googong
• A motion proposing development of a report on changing the phasing of traffic signals at intersections in the Queanbeyan CBD to reduce waiting times for pedestrians and cyclists was declined
• Council received a report with answers to questions about expenditure on bus shelters
• Council received a supplementary report with responses to questions from Councillors on business listed on the agenda
• In closed session, Council resolved not to renew or re-enter into an agreement with the Riverside Plaza to provide parking enforcement
• In closed session, Council received an information report about an assessment enquiry

If you’d like more information about these matters, you can find the business papers and minutes on our website at: https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Council-meetings