Gareth Ward, NSW Kiama M.P. (Liberal) said on 97.3FM that the Liberals will be running candidates in all three Wards for the Wollongong City Council election.
Archive for June, 2011
Liberals in all three Wards
Posted by reformwcc on June 9, 2011
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A call out to work together to put Wollongong Council back in community’s hands
Posted by reformwcc on June 8, 2011
Dear friends,
This is a call out to all those who want to put Wollongong City Council back in the hands of the community. A call out to work together for the council elections to make some real gains for our community.
We have a historic opportunity to change the culture of local politics this September if the NSW Coalition Government makes good on its promise to hold elections to Wollongong and Shellharbour City Councils.
Support for Labor is at an all-time low – the electoral ‘massacre’ they experienced on March 26 reflects this. The election showed that without a viable, progressive alternative, people could very well deliver the councils to big business and the property developers.
On the other hand, Gordon Bradbery’s campaign in the seat of Wollongong showed that the community can challenge the major parties. It showed that we can convince large numbers of people to vote for a real alternative.
We can make a difference in the council elections, and create a real community voice, but only if we unite.
A united, full ticket of community Independents – backed by progressive groups and individuals including the trade unions, Greens, socialists, young people, migrant communities and other independent activists could reclaim Wollongong and Shellharbour Councils for the good of the community. This approach may be our only chance to avoid major political party interests controlling councils here in the Illawarra.
If we continue with business as usual and stay divided its hard to see what can change. But if we can seize the opportunity to unite we can begin to take the Illawarra in a new direction: away from corruption scandals, exclusion and poverty, and toward good governance, sustainable policies, jobs and inclusive local politics.
Felix Bronneberg
40 Signatories so far.
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Attention all intending candidates for Council – WCC info sessions
Posted by reformwcc on June 8, 2011
WCC Media Release Community Information Sessions
7/06/2011
Are you thinking of standing in the local government elections in September? Would you like to know more about how Council operates and the services, projects and facilities it provides?
Wollongong City Council will host a special ‘drop in’ community information session from 5.30pm – 7.00pm on Tuesday 28 June at the Town Hall.
Wollongong City Council General Manager, David Farmer, said that the session was a chance to meet Senior Managers and find out more about some of Council’s key projects.
“We’ll have a number of information stations set up around the room with information about our budget, Management Plan, major projects as well as details about how the different services and facilities of council operate.”
“It’s a chance for interested people to get an inside eye view of the business of Council.”
“This session is being run by Wollongong City Council about Wollongong City Council. It’s not about the nomination or election process – that is the responsibility of the NSW Electoral Commission,” Mr Farmer added.
People interested in attending the session should RSVP by Friday 24 June to 4227 7111.
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Michael Organ to run for Lord Mayor
Posted by reformwcc on June 7, 2011
Michael Organ announces tilt for lord mayor
BY Chris Paver
Illawarra Mercury
07 Jun, 2011
Former Greens MP Michael Organ will cast aside party affiliations in his bid to become Wollongong’s new lord mayor.
Mr Organ, the federal member for Cunningham from 2002 until 2004, has confirmed he will stand as an independent in the September elections.
And see:
http://www.michaelorgan.org.au/council2011a.htm
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And a collective groan goes up over Wollongong
Posted by reformwcc on June 4, 2011
Council candidates snub Labor
By Nicole Hasham
Illawarra Mercury
04 Jun, 2011
Division has erupted in Labor ranks over whether to run a ticket at the Wollongong City Council elections, amid fears the party’s battered brand could harm candidates’ chances.
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Illawarra Mercury – Janice Kershaw to stand in Ward 1
Posted by reformwcc on June 3, 2011
Janice Kershaw to stand for council, but affiliation still unclear
By Nicole Hasham
Illawarra Mercury
03 Jun, 2011
Janice Kershaw was collateral damage in the corruption scandal that destroyed Wollongong City Council – but she is strapping on her gloves for one more round.
Full story
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WCC adopts community engagement strategy for Community Strategic plan
Posted by reformwcc on June 2, 2011
Council Adopts Engagement Strategy – WCC media release. 24/05/2011
Wollongong City Council will begin a comprehensive community engagement process following the adoption of an engagement strategy for the City’s Community Strategic plan.
The NSW government has asked all local governments to develop a Community Strategic Plan for their area, with the plan encompassing social, economic, environmental and civic leadership and must be for the next 10 years.
In compiling a strategic plan the Council will begin engaging the community using a number of different and interesting strategies.
The draft Community Strategic Plan will be developed in conversations with citizens of the city and also in conjunction with business, social and community representatives, as well as government agencies.
Council Administrator Mr Robert McGregor AM said the engagement strategy is a vital tool in drafting a strategic plan that will include a vision for the city for the next decade.
“Council has begun its work on engagement through conversations with the Neighbourhood Forums and listening to advice from the Community Reference Panel,” Mr McGregor said.
“The engagement will continue in June with Council asking the community to contribute to their vision of a great city through a promotion called Draw, Write, Snap, Share. This will also include the use of social media and will be asking people to think about what they love about Wollongong. We will be asking our diverse community including students and children to contribute to the journey to help us frame a better future strategy.”
Further information on the engagement for the Community Strategic Plan will be available soon through Council’s website.
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(No url given on media release). Try:
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/council/news/Pages/CommunityEngagementStrategy.aspx
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WCC – Code of Meeting Practice and review of Payment of Exps etc for Councillors – for comment
Posted by reformwcc on June 2, 2011
From WCC Website:
Review of Code of Meeting Practice
This Code outlines how meetings are to run and guidelines for the behaviour of Councillors at meetings
Feedback on the amended draft Code of Meeting Practice will be accepted until 5pm Thursday, 7 July 2011.
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyoursay/Pages/ReviewofCodeofMeetingPractice.aspx
Review of Payment of Expenses and Provisions for Councillors
This policy is to ensure accountability and transparency in the payment and/or reimbursement of expenses to the Lord Mayor and Councillors
Feedback on the amended draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Lord Mayor and Councillors Policy is accepted until 5pm Thursday, 23 June 2011.
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