Informed decision making
The Local Government Act says a role of a Councilor is to “make considered and well informed decisions as a member of the governing body.”
Councillors should have the information needed to meet this responsibility, on an ongoing basis.
Community members are our asset. Bring them into discussions early, harness their knowledge, acknowledge the contribution community members can make.
Make Council decision making transparent. Councillors are accountable for decisions and omissions.
Protect and share community assets
and resources
Slow down - Council should finish what it has started and look after the assets it has.
The worth of assets is in the value they bring to the community, not to the bottom line of a financial statement.
Review our assets, ensure they are used to the maximum benefit of the whole community.
Provision of affordable rental housing should be at the heart of this.
Open space is scarce and should be a shared resource. Stop fighting between stakeholders and talk together about how this can be achieved.
Developments must be community focused and appropriate
Our bushland and waterways are some of the most loved aspects of Lane Cove. Protect them against the impacts of development.
Give Council support to community members impacted by development.
The Lane Cove Village is not the centre of the world for all residents.
Support more neighbourhood - centred activities.
Impacts on future generations - environmental and financial - should underpin every decision of Council.
Link our community - prioritise delivery of Council’s Bicycle Plan and other active transport links.