When I was elected Mayor after the return of the elected Council I said I wanted residents to feel they have a clear line of sight to the Council table. Ward Councillors would play this key connecting role in their communities.
Cr Liesbeth Long has reflected how the role of Ward Councillor should work in Flynn Ward. She constantly engages with residents and works with community groups to get the outcomes needed. She is a passionate champion and advocate for her Ward at the Council table.
One important area that this has worked so well has been in many projects funded through the Commonwealth Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. When Council was elected, we decided it was really important to spend this wonderful added funding in the right areas. Ward Councillors actively engaged with their community groups to ensure Council made informed decisions which reflected real community priorities.
The range of projects in Dunolly included substantial enhancements to Gordons Gardens; Town Hall stage lighting; shade sails for the Dunolly Swimming Pool; tree planting and playground fencing. Other projects in Flynn Ward included a new kitchen in Bealiba Hall and upgrades to Betley Hall.
In my previous edition of Welcome Record I encouraged us all to work with those with a positive agenda and not to waste time the handful who have their own negative agenda. These achievements show the positives of working directly with your Ward Councillor who has a direct line from the community to the Council table and uses it.
The future of this Shire has never looked better. Let's continue working together to make great things happen.
