Environmental Protection and Regeneration We are fortunate to live in a leafy green shire but with rezoning of land by the State Government, the arrival of the (much needed) Metro and the housing affordability crisis, rapid urban development is placing increasing...
We will fight for: Open green space within walking distance from home, as it is key to an active, healthy lifestyle. Open spaces and trees in new developments. Council to ensure adequate land is set aside for parkland when rezoning areas from industrial to...
Planning and Stopping Overdevelopment The community must be involved in planning decisions. Councils must take every opportunity to ensure communities are genuinely heard when determining priorities for land use and development controls. Councils must ensure new or...
Offsetting the heat island effect Trees reduce heat, provide vital habitat for wildlife and reduce air pollution. Each 10% of tree cover reduces ground temperatures by over 1 degree Celsius. Councils must commit to an increase in urban tree canopy, setting a generous...
Waste Management Conduct a review on waste management and recycling with the aim of moving towards a circular economy. Introduce food organics collection for all homes. Rainwater Harvesting Water is precious. Councils must take a proactive approach to the approval of...
