*Tuesday 24 April 2012
BBP rep spoke to the Development Control Committee Meeting requesting rejection of the DA for Liquorland to open a bottle shop in Campbell Pde. AND WE WON!!!

*Tuesday 24 April 2012
BBP reps attended a productive meeting with Gabrielle Upton, State Member, to discuss areas of concern at the Beach, such as alcohol issues, events policies etc.

*Tuesday 17 April 2012
BBP rep attended Waverley Concil's Liquor Working Group - an ongoing forum for addressing alcohol related issues in the Waverley LGA. This is the second last meeting - the next on in June will be putting forward practical suggestions for change.

*Monday 16 April 2012
Good Precinct meeting and turn-out at the Pavilion. AGM preceded meeting - new/renewed office-bearers above. Lively discussion and a big welcome and thank you to the new people who came and contributed. The minutes will be up by Wednesday.

*Monday 16 April 2012
Meeting between BBP Alcohol sub-committee, residents in Hall St and owner and manager of the Bikini Bar to deal with noise issues and overflowing patrons oin footpath seating area. Undertakings about both were given.

*Monday 16 April 2012
Second meeting between BBP Alcohol sub-committee, residents and owner, managers of Corner House, Flying Squirrel, etc about noise and garbage issues. Follow-ups to be undertaken with Council.

*Wednesday 28 March 2012
BBP committee reps attended a Combined Safety Precinct Committee meeting - report ot be made at 16 April meeting.

*Tuesday 27 March 2012
Meeting with Mayor to discuss an Art Deco presentation by the founder of the Napier Art Deco Trust

*Wednesday 21 March 2012
BBP committee reps attended a Combined Precincts Meeting where DA info was discussed and final comments made about Draft Precinct Handbook

*Tuesday 20 March 2012
Second meeting between BBP Alcohol sub-committee GM of the Astra Retirement Village and lessees of 34' South to deal with noise issues and trading outside hours. Undertakings about operating hours were given. The noise issues will be followed up on 10 April 2012 after consideration has been given to a Council letterabout noise by the 34' South lawyer.

*Wednesday 7 March 2012
BBP Events sub-committee had a very productive meeting about the way a Bondi community NYE could be structured in 2012, bearing in mind that this is a one-off year, granted to the previous promoter as the 3 year tender was cancelled. Click here to read a Report from the meeting.

*Wednesday 29 February 2012
BBP Alcohol sub-committee met with the GM and residents of the Astra Retirement Village and lessees of 34' South to deal with noise issues and trading outside hours. No resolutions were reached and a further meeting is scheduled. Chapter 1 also attended the meeting and resolutions were reached in relation to a building issue.

*Tuesday 21 February 2012
BBP rep addressed the Council Meeting with regard to their discussion about the Christmas/New Years Eve arrangements at Bondi Beach for 2012.

*Tuesday 21 February 2012
BBP rep attended Waverley Concil's Liquor Working Group - an ongoing forum for addressing alcohol related issues in the Waverley LGA.

*Tuesday 21 February 2012
BBP rep addressed a Liquor Accord meeting. Address also given by the Mayor and the Licensing Police. BBP is very happy to assist this organistion in its efforts to minimise adverse effects of alcohol fuelled behaviour on the community.

*Sunday 19 February 2012
Noise could again be heard from the Open Air Cinema - from the bands playing prior to the movie and then from the movie until the storm hit!

*Thursday 16 February 2012
BBP reps attended Combined Precinct Meeting to discuss amendments to draft Precinct Handbook.

*Monday 6 February 2012
Great meeting last night at the Pavilion. Lively discussion and a big welcome and thank you to the new people who came and contributed. Thanks also to Waverley Council staff for getting together a wonderful DVD of the community inspired 1996 NYE that followed the 1995 'riots.' Alcohol issues are still a hot topic, particularly the problems around binge drinking in the alcohol free zones. There is still a lot of discussion around ideas for a community inclusive NYE. We welcome all ideas - please email them to admin@bondibeachprecinct.com The Report from the BBP Events sub-committee was presented - to read a copy click here.

*Sunday 5 February 2012
ONCE AGAIN noise from the the Bondi Open Air Cinema was plainly heard all over the Bondi Basin. This time it was bands playing. We have asked Waverley Council if there is a nosie management strategy for this event. Will keep you posted. If you want to ask the promoter to turn the noise down any night this is on, please phone 0432 187 481

*Friday 3 February 2012
Very productive meeting held with the General Manager and Council staff by BBP committee members in relation to the NYE event.

*Sunday 29 January 2012
Probably due to the strong winds, you didn't need to go to the Bondi Open Air Cinema to hear the movie. It was plainly heard all over the Bondi Basin. If you want to ask the promoter to turn the noise down any night this is on, please phone 0432 187 481

*Tuesday 17 January 2012
The Events sub-committee meeting was held in the Ocean Room in the Pavilion. About 30 people attended, among them Council staff and 2 councillors, Cr Clayton, a local ward councillor, and Cr Betts from Dover Heights. There was a mix-up at the start of the meeting, as quite a few representatives from the Chamber of Commerce arrived, having been informed by email that 'Bondi Beach Precinct have an open meeting tonight to debate (and possibly try and stop) ongoing events in Bondi'... When it was explained that the meeting was only an ideas workshop for NYE, and moreover stopping onging events in Bondi has never been expressed by the Bondi Beach Precinct, most left. Vigorous discussion ensued and a lot of data collected. This will be put on the website sometime this week.

*Friday 13 January 2012
The NSW government is working to develop a whole of government ageing strategy for the state. Communities NSW - Ageing and Disability Division will host a public consultation for older people their families and carers, service providers, and the general community as follows:

Wednesday 18 January, 9.15 am – 12.30 pm at East’s Function Centre 93-97 Spring Street Bondi Junction.
Themes: Liveable communities – including urban design, transport, social inclusion, health and wellbeing, housing including affordability and universal design principles, intergenerational and creative ageing Participation – covering mature workers, volunteering and productivity Discrimination, security and dignity – attitudes to ageing and older people, planning for later life.
To register, call 4984 2554 or go to http://www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/about/strategies/ageing_strategy_consultations/consultation_schedule
Click here for more information

*Thursday 12 January 2012
BBP Committee members met with Alison Tehan, Licensing and Regulatory Manager for Coles Liquor & Spirit Hotels and Peter Thomas General Manager Property to discuss Coles Liquor's applications for opening a Liquorland in Campbell Pde Bondi Beach. The precinct reps stressed that there will be a lot of community pressure against granting the packaged liquor licence, if the DA for change of use is approved, so NO Liquorland would be the best outcome, particularly as

*the liquorland shop will be in the middle of an extensive Alcohol Free Zone covering the streets, the parklands and the Beach itself, and

* its marketing strategy to heavily discount alcohol, particuarly for holidays and events, will appeal to backpackers, who are not usually responsive to the community concerns about alcohol issues, and youths, many of whom will be underage

*Bondi Beach is regarded as an alcohol 'hot-spot' and is only kept under control by a lot of work from the police, residents and council.

The Coles reps responded by saying they have a strict policy of resposibility, however they are primarily there to make money.

*Wednesday 4 January 2012
Thanks to the Shore Thing team, the sound was noticeably reduced on NYE. Unfortunately other concerns arose as a result of the event (apart from its overall unsuitability to being held at the Beach) as follows:
The Bali Memorial Mural (Chloe's mural) was damaged by scaffolding and fencing being piled up onto it.
The sprinkler system was shut down for a week so the grass died in the heat. The gardens were trampled.
The southern end of the Promenade reeked of urine and was punctuated with vomit the morning after.
A man was seriously bashed in Jacques Ave and is still in an induced coma.
The streets around the beach were and some still are full of bottles and rubbish.
The Sydney Morning Herald has now let all its readers know that no-one takes any notice of the alcohol free zone.

HOW?

*go to a precinct meeting: Ocean Room Pavilion 7:30-9:30pm

*send an email to admin@bondibeachprecinct.com

*join our Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BondiBeachPrecinct/

*join Eyewatch (click here for info)

I love a sunburnt country — but the stupidity can be hard to stomach

Elizabeth Farrelly, SMH, April 14, 2011

Most of us happily carp in private but shrink from airing our views publicly - lest we offend the powerful, or look stupid. But this is inside-out. Our public exchanges should be robust and forthright, giving and taking offence as necessary to get to the heart of things. In private - that's where tact and politeness belong. Lick arse (if you must) in private, kick arse in public.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/i-love-a-sunburnt-country--but-the-stupidity-can-be-hard-to-stomach-20110413-1ddze.html

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