Randwick City Council has received over 2,000 survey responses in the first week of its extensive community consultation program that asks residents and ratepayers to have their say on the future of the City of Randwick.
Mayor Ted Seng sent an information pack and extensive community survey to every household on February 1 2015 encouraging locals to have their say on options for Council mergers.
“The NSW Government’s ‘Fit for the Future’ program requires most NSW councils to consider amalgamation options and discuss them with their community and their neighbouring councils,” Mayor Seng said.
“The Government wants our Council to consider an amalgamation with City of Sydney, Woollahra, Waverley and Botany Bay councils, building a global city with more than 500,000 residents.
“We’ve made it clear that we are strong enough to stand alone, however the Government is sending a message that ‘no change is not an option’.
“If we do nothing we risk the government forcing the global city option upon us.
“I believe we have a responsibility to fully inform Randwick City residents about the Government’s reform process so they can make up their own mind.
“So I have sent an information pack and survey to everyone in our community that outlines seven options for the future of Randwick City.
“It is fantastic to see so many people already taking part in the conversation, ensuring Randwick City has a voice.
“We won’t be making a final decision until everyone in our community has had the chance to have a say.”
The survey is available online to all Randwick City residents and closes March 1 2015.
