Councillor allegation referred to CMC - Westside News 02-Jun-2010
by Koren Helbig
ALLEGATIONS that Brisbane City LNP councillor Geraldine Knapp intervened to stop two men being fined over the alleged improper redevelopment of a Graceville house have been referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission.
Newly independent councillor Nicole Johnston alleged at last night’s council meeting that Cr Knapp had directed a council officer to cease enforcement action against the businessmen, both understood to be LNP supporters.
Cr Knapp said in a statement the allegations were “wrong and defamatory”.
Cr Jane Prentice last night called on Cr Johnston to formally apologise and withdraw the “premeditated and defamatory attack”, but Cr Johnston refused.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the council CEO had referred the matter to the CMC.
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Development Application follows attempted use change
We note that a development application has been submitted for 327 Oxley Road, Sherwood following the establishment of this business. It is noted that Council has determined at this stage that this is not a properly made application.
This development application expands on the intended commercial area of the Graceville Fiveways shopping precinct for both the Walter Taylor South Local Plan and the proposed Sherwood-Graceville Neighbourhood Plan.
You can find details of the development application on Brisbane City Council's website at http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/masterview/masterplan/enquirer/default.aspx, with the reference number of A002881383