Shelley Hancock says there will be adequate consultation under revised deadline for coastal plan

Matthew Kelly
Updated February 26 2020 - 11:30pm, first published 8:00pm
No extension: Local government minister Shelley Hancock in Stockton last October. Picture: Simon McCarthy
No extension: Local government minister Shelley Hancock in Stockton last October. Picture: Simon McCarthy

Local government minister Shelley Hancock will not extend the June 30 deadline for City of Newcastle to submit its coastal management plan despite concerns there will not be enough time to engage in meaningful community consultation with the Stockton community.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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