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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-09-15
0 New Item (Committees) - Leave of Absence
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Leave of absence
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That a leave of absence be granted for Councillor David Martin.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:
Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Director Ipswich Art Gallery (Claire Sourgnes), Public Art Specialist (Sarah Monts), Coordinator Communications (Lucy Stone), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter) and Technical Services Officer (Harrison Cate)
Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Pye Augustine (Chairperson) invited Councillor Andrew Antoniolli to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(08) of 11 August 2026
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 11 August 2026 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Public Art Policy
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
2. Public Art Policy
This is a report concerning a Public Art Policy to provide a consistent and accountable approach to commissioning, acquisition, and management of public art in the Ipswich local government area.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the policy titled Public Art Policy as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Economic Development Strategy Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
3. Economic Development Strategy Report
This is a report on the 2025-2026 Economic Development Report Card delivered by the Office of Economic Development.
The Economic Development Report Card establishes a new reporting framework to monitor and communicate council's progress in delivering the objectives of the Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027. The report highlights key achievements, outcomes and deliverables completed during the 2025-2026 financial year across the Strategy's four pillars of People, Place, Prosperity and Partnerships.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Economic Development Report Card 2025-2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
4. Nicholas Street Precinct September 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
4. Nicholas Street Precinct September 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
This is a report concerning the August 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct (NSP) Redevelopment Progress Report focussing on the status of the leasing program and the planning, development, delivery and ongoing management of the NSP.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the August 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment Progress Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Antoniolli (Abstain)
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 2.09 pm.
The meeting closed at 2.36 pm.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).