Newcastle City Council has voted to not hold a by-election to fill the ward 2 Councillor position left behind by MP Tim Crackanthorp.
Instead an application has been lodged to not fill the position until after possible council amalgamations - the application is likely to be approved.
Also at last night's meeting, a move to collaborate with V8 Supercars organisers and peak tourism body Destination NSW is going forward.
A legal agreement between the two organisers is being developed which will define the roles, responsibilities, commitments, deliverables and reporting for both Supercars Australia and Destination NSW.
Community consultations and information sessions will be held in an attempt to garner support from Newcastle's East End residents who are raising concerns on the negative impact the race will have on the city.
This comes after residents at a Supercars Australia information session on 9th November 2016 expressed their anger and frustration towards the lack of consultation they have had so far about the race and it's impact on the city.
