BY IAN CROUCH
Newcastle Council is asking for public feedback on Rising Tide's proposed People's Blockade on Newcastle Harbour this November.
Last year's event resulted in 170 arrests as protesters defied police directions and paddled out into the shipping lane in canoes and kayaks.
Organisers have applied for a licence to use Richardson Park at Hamilton North from November 25 to December 2 and Camp Shortland from November 28 to December 1.
Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge says there are strong views in the community about Rising Tide's Peoples Blockade and associated activity and it's important the community has their say.
Feedback can be emailed to events@ncc.nsw.gov.au from today (Monday 2 June, 2025) until June 30.
A report will then be prepared for Council to consider.
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| The flotilla of canoes and kayaks at last year's Rising Tide event |
