Council covers a huge area with a limited rates base, so every dollar counts.

 

On Council, we will:

  • Be transparent about Council’s budget and how your rates are being used
  • Ensure that community money is spent on the things the community values: roads, parks, the environment, thriving public spaces and facilities, and support for those in need.
  • Stop wasting money on those things the community has said are a low priority.
  • Hold public meetings each year to determine our budget priorities as part of our commitment to participatory democracy.
  • Increase local procurement and local employment and training so your rates stay within the local economy 

OUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES

Better Politics

Better Politics

Politics with integrity: why the Greens are different All Greens Councillors are committed to The Greens values of ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, social justice, and peace and nonviolence, but Greens Councillors are accountable to our local...

In a letter-box near you…

In a letter-box near you…

We think that a really useful way of introducing our four candidates, so you can be really clear about who you are voting for, is through this brochure. All of the costs were raised through local supporters, members of our community concerned about the climate emergency, inequities in our society and our resilience as a community. Come along to the meet the candidates sessions and learn more.

Meet the candidate – Alison Heeley

Meet the candidate – Alison Heeley

Alison is a new candidate for the Bellingen Shire Greens, joining the ticket for the September local election. She has experience working in youth mental health, aged care, carer support and advocacy, community development, social housing, and community and local food resilience programs.

Stanmore Plan

Stanmore Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...

Marrickville Plan

Marrickville Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...

Leichhardt Plan

Leichhardt Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...

Balmain Plan

Balmain Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...

Ashfield Plan

Ashfield Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...