Northern suburbs: Do you trust Rockhampton Regional Council to do what they say they will?
Livingstone Shire Mayor Andy Ireland and fellow Councillors will hold a community catch-up in Glendale this Saturday to meet face-to-face with residents impacted by the proposed northern suburbs boundary change.
Mayor Ireland said it was an important opportunity for residents to come and ask questions and receive Council’s feedback before they are asked to vote on the issue by the Electoral Commission Queensland.
“I understand and appreciate there are residents in these affected suburbs who want to be transferred to Rockhampton Regional Council due to their proximity and promise of cheaper rates,” Mayor Ireland said.
“But I pose a question to those in favour of the move. Do you trust Rockhampton Regional Council to do what they say they will in terms of service, future development, and lifestyle?
“Residents choose to live in these suburbs because they seek a larger lot, more of a rural lifestyle and they are not necessarily pursuing a coastal location.
“This was facilitated by Livingstone Shire Council’s planning scheme which allows for rural, residential larger lot living.
“Around 2016, when LSC submitted its revised planning scheme for consultation and approval, RRC objected to the fact that larger lot subdivisions were to be permitted.
“Fast forward to now and I wonder whether RRC’s attitude has changed. I’m confident it hasn’t.
“If not, under RRC control, the rural residential lifestyle within these areas may well be threatened by neighbouring smaller lot subdivisions designed to optimise revenue.
“Your small acreage lots will be surrounded by smaller lot subdivisions – something LSC is not contemplating going forward.
“This Council values all areas of the shire equally and together we have a stronger economic future.
“When you get your ballot in the mail soon, please ‘vote no’ to protect your lifestyle.”
The ‘Resident Reach Catch-Up’ is scheduled for 9-11am at Sondra Lena Park in Glendale this Saturday 11 June.