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Agenda

Application for Temporary Extension to Hamilton Alcohol Control Bylaw - Homegrown Festival

The purpose of the report is to seek the Council’s approval of a temporary alcohol ban to support the policing of the Homegrown Festival to be held at Claudelands Oval on 14 March 2026.

Consequential Amendments to the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, Infrastructure Strategy and Council Policies

The purpose of the report is to seek Council’s approval of the consequential amendments to the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, 2024-54 Infrastructure Strategy and Council’s policies to reflect the removal of water supply and wastewater from Council’s responsibilities from 1 July 2026 to IAWAI – Flowing Waters.

Financial Contributions Policy

The purpose of the report is to seek approval of the draft Financial Contributions Policy.

Submissions to Central Government

The purpose of the report is to seek Council’s approval of submissions to three key central government consultations that are due later in February.

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Minutes

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