The Tasmanian State Government has begun formal discussions with councils about voluntary amalgamations.
Recently the Minister for Planning and Local Government, the Hon Peter Gutwein MP wrote to all 29 mayors to invite them, along with their Deputy Mayors and General Managers, to regional meetings in early February to discuss voluntary amalgamations.
The meetings will allow the Government to outline the proposed process, to discuss timeframes and how the government can support the process.
“We know from informal discussions that there is an appetite for structural reform in Local Government to deliver improved services to communities,” Minister Gutwein said.
“With the elections concluded, now is the time to take the initiative and consider how we can improve councils’ strategic capacity, financial sustainability and service delivery.”
