FROM OUR MAYOR-SUSTAINABILITY

worlds. One is the world around you, and the other one is the world within you. So, I try to adopt a principle that suits each of those worlds. That is: ‘Think for yourself, act for everyone’.

Environmental sustainability is one reason that when it came time to choose a new car for the mayor’s position, I wanted it to be Kiama Council’s first fully-electric fleet vehicle.

I know many in our community have already taken the step of purchasing an EV, and I have spoken to many more who are considering their options.

big decisions to help steer us back towards financial sustainability – we’re forecast to be back in the black by 2026.

Looking beyond our own books, economic sustainability involves Council helping foster a local and regional economy that promotes long-term stability and resilience. In this area, we’ve recently launched our Signature Community Events Grants program to provide a better funding model for local festivals and events.

all aspects of council life. As our mid-year review showed, we have completed 18 actions and counting from the Hopwood report into Council’s governance systems and practices.