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ACTIVE COMMUNITY TEAM LORD MAYORAL POLICY LAUNCH AUGUST 22 1995
LISTENING AND LEADING
The Active Community Team has announced its policy launch for the 1995 Council elections for Lord Mayor and Ward One.
The theme for the Active Community Team is LISTENING & LEADING
The issues and policies developed have been community based and not those of a big political party or those of big developers. Formed 12 years ago, the Active Community Team's councillors have been and will continue to be independent community representatives. They do not belong to any political party, but work for a council free from domination by big developers, big business and party politics.
The Active Community Team is a group of residents, young people, retired people, conservationists, retired people, business people, pensioners and families - ordinary community members who want to see their council focused on the community it serves.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
* Open & Honest Local Government
* Community Consultation & Resident Input
* Environment Protection
* Ecologically Sustainable Development
* High Quality Suburban Facilities
* Elimination of Vested Interests
* Proper Council Debates - not Abuse & Mud Slinging
* Escarpment & Foreshore Parks
* Rate Pegging
* Proper Planning
"My experience as past chairperson of various council committees, including Works, Planning, Library, Heritage, Cycleway and Disabled Access Committees, as well as serving on the board of Illawarra Electricity, has enabled me to develop a strong understanding of council procedures & workings" stated Cr Kerrie Christian.
" I am also proud to be known as a strong supporter of environmental protection and enhancement," said Cr Christian, "I want to make sure that Wollongong's parks, reserves, lagoons, creeks, lakes and beaches are beautiful, regenerated and remain our prize assets."
"Wollongong is a lot cleaner & greener than in the past, I've done my share in achieving that and I want that process to continue," stated Cr Christian.
Cr Christian believes that it is important to refocus spending onto community and suburban facilities as well as infrastructure.
Rate increases need to be kept at or below inflation levels according to Cr Christian.
"I believe that there is a need for all in the community to work together, business, industry, unions, governments and public authorities to ensure a better future for Wollongong." commented Cr Christian.
The Active Community Team's policies for the city have been drawn from our charter, our community contact over our 12 years on Wollongong Council, and our recent community meetings & survey.
RATES
* ACT will push Labor to change the rating system to a fairer one
* ACT will peg rate rises to the inflation level
* ACT will work to stop the SUBURBS from being neglected
* ACT will demand an independent financial analysis of the Gateway to determine the best time to sell it - freeing up millions of ratepayers dollars for community & suburban facilities
* ACT will axe the extra charges on residents for footpaths kerbing & guttering
FOOTPATHS & PLAYGROUNDS
* ACT will implement a four year program to significantly extend the footpaths & to replace old & dangerous ones
* ACT will install new playground equipment in each suburb over the next four years to be paid for by developer contributions
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT
* ACT will support existing businesses through parking provisions & landscaping of shopping centres
* ACT will assist new businesses to create jobs by assisting with location of sites & up to 12 months waiver of rates
* ACT will encourage sensitive appropriately sited medium density development
* ACT will seek better controls on beachfront development
RECYCLING
* ACT will introduce a six monthly kerbside mulching & chipping service
* ACT will sell recycled timber for building & firewood from Council tips
* ACT will continue to assist & promote home composting
STORMWATER & CREEKS
* ACT will reduce flooding problems with downstream drainage works
* ACT will remove concrete channels where houses and structures are not threatened so that creeks & wetlands can be naturalised & regenerated
SPORTSFIELDS & CYCLEWAYS
* ACT will consult with sporting clubs in every suburb to agree on a redevelopment plan & maintenance for the major sportsfields or complexes in each suburb
* ACT will extend cycleways throughout the city and the cycleway lanes along suitable sections of Lawrence Hargrave Drive
BEACHES & POOLS
* ACT will improve maintenance & cleaning of rock pools to make them healthy & safe
* ACT will improve dog control on beaches & in public places
* ACT will improve garbage collection & storage at beaches
CHILDCARE & LIBRARIES
* ACT will work to increase the places for 0-2 year olds
THE ACT SUPPORTS ANNUAL GRANTS TO BUSHFIRE BRIGADES, SURF CLUBS, SENIOR CITIZENS, SCOUTS, PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS & OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS
ROADS & NORTHERN DISTRIBUTOR
* ACT will continue to put pressure on Labor on Council & at State Level to complete* the NORTHERN DISTRIBUTOR to Bulli Pass
* ACT will take through traffic off residential streets
* ACT will push for the building of on & off ramps on the Expressway for Helensburgh
ENVIRONMENT
* ACT will adopt & enforce a no-go line on escarpment development
* ACT will retain foreshores, headlands, & surrounds as public open spaces
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