Matthew Robertson

Councillor for Woollahra, Paddington Ward

Volunteer on the https://www.instagram.com/crmatthewrobertson/ Campaign

I love living in our walkable, leafy, heritage village. Our beautiful and special area of Paddington thrives thanks to generations of heritage conservation yet continues to face the impacts of climate change, overdevelopment and housing affordability.

Now new risks to heritage and neighbourhood character proposed by the Minns government's one-size-fits-all planning reforms have emerged as well as the push by local Liberals to trash Woollahra's ward system and reduce the number of Councillors across our diverse LGA.

I am running again to sound a strong voice for Paddington's voice at all levels of government on planning, climate change and heritage. I am standing to save the ward I love and a system I know delivers diverse representation that makes our Council and community stronger, fairer and more resilient.

Only with Greens representation will action on climate change remain a top priority for Woollahra Council.

I will work to protect our local democracy and diversity into the future, continue to safeguard Paddington's heritage whatever the NSW planning system throws at us next, and never give up on returning autonomy in planning to local government.

OUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES

Housing Affordability and Edgecliff Strategy

Greens Councillors were pleased to approve the Edgecliff Centre Strategy to bring a coordinated approach to the uplift in this commercial centre and deliver more affordable housing

Climate Change and No Nuclear

2023 was the hottest year on record for the planet and indicators from global weather events are that climate change is more advanced than the most grim prediction.

Referendum

On 14 September residents will be asked to approve a reduction in councillors from 15 to 9, noting this will result in a likely reduction of wards from 5 to 3.

TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL.

People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values.

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