In addition to their commitment to advocacy and economic development, the City of Newcastle provides various services and programs for the community. Their City Administration Centre, located at 12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West, offers counter service from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. This centre serves as a hub for information and advice on rates, animal registrations, planning and development, trees, traffic enquiries, and residential parking permits. Consultations with the Duty Officer are available by appointment only. Deliveries for the City of Newcastle can be made to their Depot at 222 Turton Road, Waratah. Nearby, there are unmetered parking spaces and on-street metered parking available. The building also has four accessible car spaces for customers with valid Mobility Parking Scheme permits. [e97ce985]
The City of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples and is committed to addressing disadvantages and attaining justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the community. They offer engagement opportunities, grants and sponsorships, health and safety information, waste and recycling services, and support for pets and animals. The city also focuses on economic development, city shaping initiatives, building and construction regulations, land use planning, art and culture, history and heritage, parks and playgrounds, and sports facilities. They have a City of Newcastle app and can be contacted through phone, webchat, or in person at their customer service center. The city is committed to sustainability and acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. [2f8e2863]
The City of Newcastle offers a range of newsletters and social media accounts to keep the community informed. These newsletters include What's On, Newcastle Business People, Civic Theatre e-news, Destination Newcastle, Newcastle Region Library e-news, Newcastle Museum Newsletter, Newcastle Art Gallery Newsletter, Newcastle Venues Newsletter, Newcastle Interagency News, and Grants and Sponsorships. They provide updates on events, exhibitions, venues, funding opportunities, and community initiatives. The City of Newcastle also encourages people to follow their social media accounts, including Newcastle Art Gallery and Newcastle Youth Council. The city's commitment to sustainability and acknowledgment of the traditional owners of the land is emphasized. Contact information for the City of Newcastle is provided at the end of the article. [ac454672]
Access to a large and skilled workforce is vital for national and global competitiveness. Newcastle implements talent attraction programs to encourage migration and address labor shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for growth in regional centers like Newcastle. New Move provided 30 skilled individuals with a $10,000 grant to relocate to Newcastle. Imagine Newcastle aims to address the skills and labor shortage in the local economy. City of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples and commits to addressing disadvantages and attaining justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [4f54de41]