Illawarra Mercury “Illawarra council rates among dearest in NSW”
Posted by reformwcc on August 18, 2010
BY LAUREL-LEE RODERICK Illawarra Mercury
18 Aug, 2010
Minister for Local Government Barbara Perry this week released a report card comparing the state’s 152 councils for 2008-09.
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Wollongong and Shellharbour councils also recorded residential rates well above the NSW average of $760, to be ranked 14th and 22nd respectively.
Residential rates averaged $944 in Wollongong and $864 in Shellharbour
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In Wollongong, spending on community services – such as child care, youth and family services – averaged just $21 per person.
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Wollongong spent $35 per person on the environment and health, …
full story and comparisons with other Illawarra Councils at:
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/illawarra-council-rates-among-dearest-in-nsw/1915853.aspx
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