MEMBERS of the George Town Council public gallery today left after police were called to the council meeting at which a decision was made to approve an amendment to the council's planning scheme.
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Deputy mayor Bridget Archer and councillor Tim Cory boycotted the meeting after the decision was made.
The planning amendment will allow a state government funded $6 million child and family centre and link hub to be developed on the town's historic Regent Square.
More than 40 people were at the meeting, many of whom were in opposition to the agenda item related to the controversial development.
Councillor Tim Cory and deputy major Bridget Archer boycotted the meeting after the decision was passed to amend the scheme.
The amendment will first need to be approved by the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
Councillors Tim Cory and Stephen Geale and deputy mayor Bridget Archer voted against the amendment, which was lost 3-6.
Regent Square is believed to be discussed at a Tasmanian Heritage Council meeting today regarding its entry to the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Full story in The Examiner tomorrow.
