COUNCIL WATCH

and revitalise the Dubbo Showground with new facilities and a business plan.

Council now has a direction in place to start the process of upgrading and planning an expansion of the security camera network in both Wellington and Dubbo.

Councillors have established the Social Justice and Crime Prevention Committee.

Council has also made great inroads into housing affordability and choice in the region.

Planning proposals have been developed in newer estates to allow denser development that has made the ill-conceived plan to dramatically increase the density of South Dubbo redundant.

Mayor’s Village Visits have begun allowing locals the chance to have direct local access to their mayor.

The Wellington Town Assembly has been appointed and will serve the important role of giving Wellington a say on issues directly affecting the town.

A Tree Committee has been established and is made up of volunteer citizens with a passion for Street Trees to give council valuable insight into community opinion on our region’s trees.

Councillors are now progressing options to enhance neighbourhood shopping centres, and an investigation is being carried out for the establishment of a recreational lake and the drag strip.