Rate Hike Sparks Debate Over Road Funds
Local council debates higher rates to fund road repairs and maintenance amid rising costs and commitments. Cr Channon and Dr Higginson defend increased charges while Mr Marshall and Gr Davenport critique spending, noting wasted funds and unclear allocations. Citizens fear higher rates without clear value.
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Deputy Clerk Starts Next Month
Deputy clerk appointment appears set to begin next month amid municipal staffing updates. Local officials confirm the transition is in progress with support from county offices and administrative departments.
Stroud Shire President Re elected in Local Ballot
In a Stroud Shire council election, Colliton and others were nominated as contenders. Bowen was eliminated in the initial tallies, with a third ballot tally showing Cra North and Murray each on four votes. The council approved a raise in allowances as the finance committee prepares compensation.
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Bitter Connell Gravel Debate Highlights Council Dissent
A heated discussion at the council over gravel quality reveals deep divisions. Councillors Murray Purley and Davenport press for Glen road quarry gravel, while others cite issues with shale gravel breaking when wet and questions about suitability for Upper Avon and Parker’s Roads. The engineer’s report and officers’ guidance remain the deciding factors as the debate closes without a decisive plan.
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