Cr Genia McCaffery, the President of the Local Government Association of NSW, has asked that I pass on the following message to you.
The NSW Government is introducing new State pro-Developer Laws that are tipping the balance away from local communities towards developers.
The laws will drastically reduce funding for services like libraries, parks and playgrounds. As a result councils may be forced to raise the revenue elsewhere by increasing rates and the cost of services and parking.
The laws will also take away your right to have a say in local developments that affect you. Private companies will now be able to approve more residential developments. These companies will not need to notify you and your avenues to object will be lost. The first you will know of your neighbour’s major renovation is when the builders arrive at 7am with the jackhammers! Once your sunshine and views are gone it’s too late.
The new laws haven’t been approved so NOW is the time to tell your local MP that local voices matter and you value high quality services.
Help tip the balance back in favour of local communities by emailing your local MP here http://www.keepitlocal.org.au
Thanks for standing up for local communities!
Bill Gillooly AM
Secretary General
Local Government Association of NSW and Shires Association of NSW
www.keepitlocal.org.au
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