Minutes of General Meeting - Wednesday, 10 December 2025

MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 10 December 2025

at 6:30 PM

WELCOME TO Country

A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Uncle Neil Evers.

PRESENT

Councillors Waddell (Chairman), Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Tilbury.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Mike Begbie from St Lukes Anglican Church, Hornsby Heights opened the meeting in prayer.

Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Statement by the Chairman:

"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."

Video and AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING

Statement by the Chairman:

"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being video streamed live via Council’s website and also audio recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process, broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating Council’s commitment to openness and accountability. The audio and video recordings of the non-confidential parts of the meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms. No other persons are permitted to record the Meeting, unless specifically authorised by Council to do so."

APOLOGIES / leave of absence

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor McClelland in respect of an inability to attend the Council Meeting on 10 December 2025 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

political donations disclosure

Statement by the Chairman:

“In accordance with Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a Councillor or employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.

If a Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests to the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of interests in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”

declarations of interest

Nil

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 12 November 2025 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

COUNCILLOR TILBURY tabled a petition with 82 signatures in relation to a proposal to narrow Anembo Road between Waratah Road to Yallambee Road, Berowra.

presentations

The Mayor advised that Council was the winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards 2025 – NSW Overall Sustainable Cities, and presented the Certificate and Trophy to Council Officers on behalf of Environment, Waste Management, Library and Community Services, Strategy & Place Branches.

The Mayor advised that Council was awarded the Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Award for a Playspace valued Under $500K category, for the Fagan Park Children’s Forest, and presented the Trophy to Council’s Landscape Team.

The Mayor advised that Council had been awarded the Australian Institute of Horticulture Green Space Award, for the transformation of Salt Pan Reserve, Brooklyn and presented the Trophy to Council Officers from the Environment Branch.

The Mayor advised that Council had been awarded the Greater Sydney Regional Landcare and Bushcare Awards 2025 – Community Partnerships Award (Joint Winner) for its Blue Gum High Forest (BGHF) Campaign, and presented the Certificate to Council Officers from the Environment and Strategy & Place Branches.

The Mayor advised that Council had been awarded the LGNSW Environment Symposium and Awards 2025 – Natural Environment Protection & Enhancement (On‑Ground Works) Division C and Overall Winner for the New‑Bub Bushcare initiative, and presented the Certificate and Trophy to Council Officers from the Marketing, Environment, and Community Development Teams.

The Mayor advised that Council had been awarded the NSW Coastal Conference – Local Government Award for its contributions to the Hawkesbury–Nepean River System Coastal Management Program, and presented the Certificate to Council Officers from the Environment Branch.

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

16 MM12/25 1 & 3 Johnson Road, Galston Update

(F2023/00047-003)

Mr George Nadwie, on behalf of the Galston Area Residents Association addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ed Harrison, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Pauline Tondl, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Leanne Dowding, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Caryn Bosco, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Waddell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,

THAT:

1. The Acting General Manager coordinate an independent evaluation of the completed financial assessments that have been conducted to date for light industrial use at 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston with consideration of the following:

a) A reduced layout of industrial use limited to predominately 1 Johnson Road, Galston while accommodating greater passive open space.

b) An assessment of reduced traffic impacts be provided.

c) The financial viability of a reduced layout and appeal to market participants.

d) The reasonableness and risk of any payback period from investment of capital compared to current invested returns.

e) Open space embellishments on this site can be achieved through revenue generated from light industrial activities based on a reduced layout.

2. A report be provided to Council following the conclusion of the evaluation.

FOR: Councillors Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillor Ball

17 MM13/25 Graffiti Removal on Private Assets

(F2008/00359-005)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Waddell, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT:

1. The Acting General Manager prepare information on graffiti hotspots on private assets for consideration by Council.

2. The Acting General Manager assess identified graffiti hotspots during the December Quarterly Budget Review as a one-off budget allocation and report the findings to a General Meeting of Council.

3. The high-profile graffiti hotspots are addressed with private landowners to stop further spread, with ongoing cleanup managed by those landowners after the initial assistance provided by Council.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS

THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception method and announced the items.

Items 2, 4 and 14 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15 be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note: Item 13 was called over and noted.

Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to address Council prior to the item being discussed. The names of speakers are recorded in the Minutes in respect of the particular item.

Note: Persons wishing to address Council on Non Agenda items were permitted to speak after all items on the Agenda in respect of which there was a speaker from the public were finalised by Council. Their names are recorded in the Minutes under the heading “Public Forum – Non Agenda Items”.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

1 GM58/25 Code of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report

(F2005/00156)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM58/25 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Corporate Support Division

2 CS66/25 Council's Code of Meeting Practice - Adoption Following Public Exhibition

(F2004/07032)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,

THAT:

1. The contents of Director’s Report No. CS66/25 be received and noted.

2. Public Forum Meetings be held on the same evening as the Council Meetings, commencing at 5:30pm with attendance to include online and in person.

3. The commencement of Council Meetings be 7:00pm to allow for Public Forum Meetings.

4. Subject to the inclusion of clauses 3.10(a), 3.10(b), 4.4(a), 4.4(b), 9.7(a), 10.7(a) and additional Point to Clause 2.1 as proposed in Director’s Report No. CS66/25, the Code of Meeting Practice Attached, be adopted and its provisions apply from 1 January 2026.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

3 CS67/25 Investments and Borrowings for 2025/2026 - Status for the Period Ending 31 October 2025

(F2004/06987-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS67/25 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Community and Environment Division

Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

4 PC19/25 Cherrybrook precinct state-led rezoning proposal

(F2020/00123-002)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT the submission regarding the Cherrybrook state-led rezoning proposal attached to Report No. LM16/25 be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in response to the exhibition to advocate for detailed analysis of issues, refinement of the proposed yield and provision for adequate infrastructure to support the Cherrybrook Precinct prior to implementation.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

Nil

Confidential Items

5 IM6/25 RFT17/2025 - Galston Village Public Domain Upgrade

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

(F2025/00185)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council accept the tender of Mack Civil Pty Limited for RFT17/2025 for the Galston Village Public Domain Upgrade Project.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

6 IM8/25 RFT26/2025 - OMV FoP Civil Landscape and Field of Play

(F2025/00260)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council accept the tender of Solutions Plus Build Pty Limited for RFT26/2025 – Hornsby Park Embellishments (HPE) Civil, Landscape and Field of Play Project.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

7 CS69/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

(F2025/00108)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS69/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

8 CS70/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

(F2025/00226)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS70/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

9 CS73/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

(F2025/00230)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS73/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

10 CS74/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

(F2025/00228)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS74/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

11 CS75/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

(F2025/00106)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS75/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

12 CS76/25 Acquisition by Agreement - Easement Galston

(F2025/00229)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS76/25.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

15 CS78/25 Proposed Disposal of Road Being Former Road Widening Land at Berowra

(F2025/00155)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT Council:

1. Approve the sale of the land identified within Confidential Director’s Report No. CS77/25 in accordance with the terms of sale outlined in Confidential Director’s Report No. CS77/25 and retrieving a 10% non-refundable deposit from the applicant prior to Contract of sale being issued, later to be deducted at settlement.

2. Authorise the General Manager to use reasonable discretion to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement, generally in accordance with the terms of sale outlined in Confidential Director’s Report No. CS77/25 and to execute documents in relation to the sale, as deemed appropriate by Council's legal advisers.

3. Authorise the use of its Seal on the Contract for the Sale of Land, Transfer or any legal or other documents related to the sale of the property identified within Confidential Director’s Report No. CS77/25, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

4. Authorise the General Manager to proceed with any necessary applications or processes required for the formal permanent road closure.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs Ruth Swadling and Ms Nicola Magee, on behalf of the Hornsby Relay for Life Volunteer Organising Committee presented Council a certificate of appreciation for its support of the event.

Mr David Fehon, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding plans to narrow Anembo Road between Waratah Road to Yallambee Road, Berowra.

Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.

Mrs Karen Frost, of Berowra addressed Council regarding plans to narrow Anembo Road between Waratah Road to Yallambee Road Berowra.

Mr Ed Harrison, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.

Mrs Pauline Tondl, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.

Questions with Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

13 MN11/25 Mayor's Notes 01 November 2025 to 30 November 2025

(F2004/07053-002)

Note: These are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.

Saturday 1^st November 2025 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Relay for Life Event at Rofe Park, Hornsby Heights.

Saturday 1^st November 2025 – The Mayor attended Grace Diwali Celebrations, hosted by Sydney Telugu Association Inc at Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre.

Sunday 2^nd November 2025 – The Mayor attended the 75 Years Celebration of Waitara Anglican Church.

Sunday 2^nd November 2025 – The Mayor attended a Community Picnic in Galston.

Monday 3^rd November 2025 – The Mayor attended a photo opportunity at the re-opening of Galston Library.

Wednesday 5^th November 2025 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Administration Building, Hornsby.

Thursday 6^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended a photo opportunity for the delivery of nursery plants, at Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

Friday 7^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Northern Suburbs Football Association’s 2025 President’s Dinner, at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli.

Friday 7^th November 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Cllr Sallianne McClelland attended Studio Artes Annual Ball 2025 – Memory Lane Mash Up Ball, at Hornsby RSL.

Saturday 8^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Glenorie RSL Sub-Branch’s Beat the Retreat, at Glenorie RSL.

Saturday 8^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Caught in the Net - Brooklyn Theatre in the Park 2025 event at Rest Park, Brooklyn.

Saturday 8^th November 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Cllr Sallianne McClelland attended Hornsby Multicultural Sangam Australia’s Festival of Lights Celebration, at Berowra Community and Cultural Facility.

Sunday 9^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended the Arcadian Artists Train in Dural and Galston.

Sunday 9^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of the North Epping Men’s Shed, at North Epping.

Sunday 9^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended a Remembrance Day Service held by Hindu Council of Australia, at the ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook.

Monday 10^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Nancy Horne’s 100^th Birthday event, in Cherrybrook

Tuesday 11^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Galston RSL Sub-Branch’s Remembrance Day Service, at Galston Memorial.

Tuesday 11^th November 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Cllr Verity Greenwood attended Berowra RSL Sub- Branch’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service in Berowra.

Tuesday 11^th November 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Cllr Jane Seaglove attended Glenorie RSL Sub- Branch’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service in Glenorie.

Tuesday 11^th November 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Cllr Sallianne McClelland attended Hornsby RSL Sub- Branch’s 2025 Remembrance Day Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.

Friday 14^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended a performance of Alice in Wonderland, at Galston High School.

Saturday 15^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Brooklyn Bridge’s 80^th Anniversary Celebration, in Brooklyn.

Sunday 16^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended a celebration for Social Inclusion Week, at Hornsby RSL.

Wednesday 19^th November 2025 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Administration Building, Hornsby.

Thursday 20^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended a Toy Handover, at the Hornsby Working Men’s Shed.

Saturday 22^nd November 2025 – The Mayor attended 1^st Cherrybrook’s Annual Report Presentation, at Cumberland Reach.

Monday 24^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of Lifeline Westleigh Retail Shop, Westleigh.

Wednesday 26^th November 2025 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Domestic and Family Violence Walk the Talk Event, at PCYC Waitara.

Thursday 27^th November 2025 - On behalf of the Mayor, Cllr Jane Seaglove attended a twilight event at Living Choice, Galston.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

14 NOM10/25 Development of Community Gardens Policy and Program

(F2025/00327)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledges the importance and value of the existing community gardens in our Shire, and the potential benefits that enhancing existing, and developing new and additional community gardens, would bring our community.

2. Recognises the policy, guidelines and program gap that currently exists to facilitate the establishment and support of community gardens within our community.

3. Holds a Councillor strategy session to discuss:

a) The process of developing a draft community gardens policy, guidelines and support program.

b) Undertaking research, consultation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and the community, Community Gardens Australia and other councils with existing community gardens programs, to identify community needs and requirements and best practice community garden arrangements that might be incorporated into a draft policy

c) The minimum infrastructure levels that might be required to support Community Gardens including water, amenities such as access to toilet facilities, etc taking into account capital and recurrent costs.

4. Includes discussion of the opportunities for verge / nature strip gardening and the policy considerations needed to be addressed such as maintenance, access issues and sightlines / community safety in order to respond to resident enquiries.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY

THAT noting requests from the Edgeworth Community Garden Group for a toilet facility to be installed at the garden, Council officers be requested to consider the feasibility and provide a response directly to the group.

DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillor Tilbury

Supplementary Reports

Note: Item 15, Confidential Report No. CS78/25 Proposed Disposal of Road Being Former Road Widening Land at Berowra, is shown in the ‘Confidential Items’ section of these Minutes.

Note: Item 16, Mayoral Minute No. MM12/25 1 & 3 Johnson Road, Galston Update, is shown in the “Mayoral Minutes” section of these Minutes.

Note: Item 17, Mayoral Minute No. MM13/25 Graffiti Removal on Private Assets, is shown in the “Mayoral Minutes” section of these Minutes.

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 8.58pm

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 11 February 2026, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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