The endangered population of Long Nosed Bandicoots at North Head continues to be under threat from cars in the area. A staggering number of around 30 bandicoots have been killed by cars in the last 12 months - the highest number on record. The total population is estimated to be only 100 bandicoots so this road kill is particularly alarming. Hotspots for bandicoot deaths are North Head Scenic Drive and Darley Road on Manly’s eastern hill. High risk intersections include Darley Road and Marshall Street. Cats and foxes are also a threat to the population. Something needs to be done to protect them. It has been suggested that speed humps in local Manly streets near North Head could reduce road kill. What do you think? Are speed humps in local streets a good idea?
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Locals are fed up with the number of boats and trailers parked on residential streets – most of them owned by people from way out of the area. Parking spaces in Manly are precious so it's time this issue is resolved, but how to fix it? The current NSW road rules allow boats up to 7.5 metres long to be parked in public streets. However, councils do not have the power to fine boats and trailers parked in unlimited zones. Should there be time limits, fees or other restrictions in place? What do you think? So much of the rubbish left around Manly is bottles. "Australians consume drinks in over 12 billion containers a year. Only half of these are recycled, mostly collected via kerbside and much less, away from home (food halls, events, public spaces). The other half are littered or landfilled representing a big waste of resources. If they were recycled via a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) that is cash for the return of containers - the energy, water and raw materials used in and pollution from container production would be significantly less. In addition thousands of new jobs would be created; charities helped; and crucially, hundreds of new convenient drop-off centres established - at no cost to government. They have done it successfully for 30 years in South Australia and now the Northern Territory, why can't we do it in NSW?" Quoted from the Boomerang Alliance. More details on their website. Be sure to read the comment on the blog below from Councillor Cathy Griffin, who has initiated this discussion. _ Rubbish overflows on East Esplanade. Photo sourced from Manly Daily. Residents were repulsed by the overflow of rubbish in public spaces following the Cole Classic on Sunday 5th Feb. Large numbers of attendees were to blame, as well as a lack of easily accessible bins and neglect in rubbish collection. Over 10, 000 competitors, support crews and visitors participated in the Cole Classic, which was complemented by fine weather. Embarrassingly, the Manly Daily dubbed Shelly Beach “Smelly beach”. These concerns are raised in the light of popular events staged in Manly that attract large crowds, such as New Year’s Eve and the Australian Open of Surfing. The overflow of rubbish also highlights the lack of cigarette receptors attached to the bins, encouraging smokers to simply ‘butt out’ on the ground or worse – in the harbour – putting marine life at risk. Is it the council’s responsibility to properly address rubbish disposal, or is it more a matter of personal responsibility? Despite the influx of visitors surrounding the Cole Classic and other major events, residents are calling for more bins and frequent rubbish disposal to help keep our community spik and span. Concern has also been raised by the installation of bins that block the harbour view from a popular restaurant along East Esplanade Reserve. The Council has just installed much needed rubbish bins in East Esplanade Reserve - but who decided that a set should be placed right in front of the view of the harbour of one of our most popular restaurants? This is such poor planning. Locals are also concerned that there is still no receptacle for cigarette butts (except the ground!). This was a Council decision because the reserve is a "non-smoking zone" ... but nobody knows that! What do you think? This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.
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AuthorCandy Bingham, Deputy Mayor & Manly Ward Councillor on Northern Beaches Council. Background in marketing, public relations and community engagement. Author of five business books. Former Lady Mayoress of Sydney. Aka Candy Tymson. ........................................
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