The following can also be regarded for any city of Australia - possibly other countries as well.
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I've thought about this a lot, and I know it has been a hot topic of discussion for decades, but I think it is about time we consolidated our councils.
Sounds a little outrageous, but if we can save money and not pay lower rates and get a better service from our councils without them fighting against each other, then would not that be a good thing?
My proposition is that within metropolitan Melbourne we consolidate all the councils into the Melbourne council.
That's a lot of things going on for one council to organise! True, but all under one roof (so to speak) with more resources available, more money from many councils, more people to do the work (this would possibly not include the council workers - maybe just management that needs to be changed) and more peace between each council and their boundaries.
To give an example, many years ago when I was living in Stonington, I was right on the border of the Melbourne council. My side of the road was Stonnington, the other side of the road was Melbourne Council. I was allowed to get a permit to park on my side of the road only. Which is ridiculous. And I'm sure other people have had similar problems with rate prices, building permits, other permits, rules, regulations, etc., Just because the council line runs down a certain road, it does not mean the people should suffer.
There would still be a line dividing Metro Melbourne to the councils outside of Melbourne, but the ones just outside could possibly vote to either be a part of Melbourne council or not. And after 5-10 years Metro Melbourne will have expanded to include them anyway. (Metro Melbourne and other cities in Australia continually expand.)
Who actually really knows who they are voting for in council elections? I don't. I take notice in Federal and State, but the council just seems too small to be concerned about. Maybe with a bigger area to govern and more things to change, I would take notice.
There would also be less chance for them taking advantage of people within one council. If too many people get annoyed, then things change. But one small group of people in a small council, well there is little chance of you being heard.
Lastly, in the past there was gaps between councils. Buildings and houses were not side by side in one council neighbouring to the next. It took time to walk, drive to the next council. They were separate. They did their own thing. They had their own concerns. But now, we're side by side trying to govern small spaces that should be governed by a larger government. Having a council area like we do is old hat. Let's get this city rolling to the future and cut the red tape and make it so it is easier for everyone to get things done!
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I've thought about this a lot, and I know it has been a hot topic of discussion for decades, but I think it is about time we consolidated our councils.
Sounds a little outrageous, but if we can save money and not pay lower rates and get a better service from our councils without them fighting against each other, then would not that be a good thing?
My proposition is that within metropolitan Melbourne we consolidate all the councils into the Melbourne council.
That's a lot of things going on for one council to organise! True, but all under one roof (so to speak) with more resources available, more money from many councils, more people to do the work (this would possibly not include the council workers - maybe just management that needs to be changed) and more peace between each council and their boundaries.
To give an example, many years ago when I was living in Stonington, I was right on the border of the Melbourne council. My side of the road was Stonnington, the other side of the road was Melbourne Council. I was allowed to get a permit to park on my side of the road only. Which is ridiculous. And I'm sure other people have had similar problems with rate prices, building permits, other permits, rules, regulations, etc., Just because the council line runs down a certain road, it does not mean the people should suffer.
There would still be a line dividing Metro Melbourne to the councils outside of Melbourne, but the ones just outside could possibly vote to either be a part of Melbourne council or not. And after 5-10 years Metro Melbourne will have expanded to include them anyway. (Metro Melbourne and other cities in Australia continually expand.)
Who actually really knows who they are voting for in council elections? I don't. I take notice in Federal and State, but the council just seems too small to be concerned about. Maybe with a bigger area to govern and more things to change, I would take notice.
There would also be less chance for them taking advantage of people within one council. If too many people get annoyed, then things change. But one small group of people in a small council, well there is little chance of you being heard.
Lastly, in the past there was gaps between councils. Buildings and houses were not side by side in one council neighbouring to the next. It took time to walk, drive to the next council. They were separate. They did their own thing. They had their own concerns. But now, we're side by side trying to govern small spaces that should be governed by a larger government. Having a council area like we do is old hat. Let's get this city rolling to the future and cut the red tape and make it so it is easier for everyone to get things done!
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