I have sent a letter and a survey to every resident and ratepayer with further information on the NSW Government's Fit for the Future program. The survey asks you to assess the information available and share your preferences and opinions on Council amalgamations.

As I have said before, we don't support amalgamations however the
NSW Government's current default position is a merger where City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra and Botany Bay Councils would be amalgamated to create a Global City of more than half a million residents.

We've made it clear that we are strong enough to stand alone, however the Government is sending a message that 'no change is not an option'.  I believe we have a responsibility to fully inform Randwick City residents about the Government's reform process so they can make up their own mind.  More information is available at www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au/future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Deputy Mayor Councillor Anthony Andrews for his fantastic work as Acting Mayor over the past month while I took leave. Randwick City was certainly well cared for in my absence.

Councillor Ted Seng
Mayor of Randwick @randwickmayor