This past year has been a very successful year for Auburn Council. We have been able to plan and develop new programs that meet the needs of our community. Innovative programs such as Made in Auburn, our water saving initiatives and the sustainable business programs have proved to be very effective. Our achievements in serving our diverse community have been awarded with the Bluett Award, which is a great honour. I am very proud of all our achievements and to have been elected as civic leader of this dynamic Council. My congratulations to General Manager John Burgess and the whole team at Auburn Council for their efforts and hard work.