Council News #80 - February 6 2016

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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

Issue 80

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2016

HELLO GOVERNOR: Mayor Rod Kendall (left) chats with His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of NSW, following his arrival in Wagga for a four-day tour. STORY: Inside

What’s your view Wagga?

People's Panel expanding in 2016, more opportunity to have your say Have something to say about Council projects and strategies, but don’t have a lot of time?

The People’s Panel could be for you! Following the success of the People’s Panel in 2015, we are now expanding it so that more people can contribute in more ways. The panel was launched in

February last year with nearly a hundred residents and commnity groups contributing to online discussions on seven different topics. To be a part of the panel this year all you have to do is register at the Your Say Wagga website, wagga. nsw.gov.au/peoplespanel. As well as online forums and surveys, there will be opportunities to take part in focus groups and other forms of consultation. You will

be able to meet with Council staff involved in the projects and other residents who want to be a part of Council’s decision-making process. The Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Rod Kendall, is urging residents to make their opinion count. “We can’t make informed decisions on behalf of the community unless you tell us what you think about certain projects and processes,” Cr Kendall said.

Apology Day 2016

Wagga Wagga City Council invites you to attend the unveiling of the ‘Marrambidya Wetland Healing Place’ to commemorate the 8th Anniversary of the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples delivered by then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. A morning tea will follow the official ceremony.

“No matter how busy you are, the Your Say website and People’s Panel opportunities make it easy for you to ensure that your voice is being heard in your own time.” Caroline Love was a member of the People’s Panel in 2015 and says it is worthwhile. “It has been really interesting to be a part of the conversation and hear different views on various topics and it has made me more aware of Council's planning and processes,”

Friday 12 February 2016

Time: 11am-1pm Where: Marrambidya Wetlands, Narrung Street RSVP: February 10 to 6926 9358

Artwork credit: Graham Traynor

she said. “Being a part of Council’s decision making process is also a great way to be a part of the local community. “I feel it hasn’t taken up a lot of my time and the system makes it really easy to contribute when you can.” First up we want to hear what ideas you have for how Council’s community education truck could be used in your area. You can register online now at wagga.nsw.gov.au/peoplespanel.


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