Willoughby councillor Angelo Rozos says benefits of amalgamation must be considered

Willoughby Councillor Angelo Rozos is quoted in this week Telegraph in favour of council amalgamations.  

He thought the suggested Willoughby Council, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Hunters Hill and Mosman  amalgamation was too big, but he could see merit in two councils for the area.

 “If amalgamation was to occur, the north shore should be divided into two – upper and lower,’’ Cr Rozos said.

He suggested a council made up of Lane Cove, Willoughby, some parts of Ku-ring-gai and Hunters Hill and a second council containing North Sydney and Mosman could result in cost savings.

The councillor said amalgamation would offer more services to the community and much better value for the ratepayer’s dollar.

“There seems to be a bit of a resistance regarding amalgamation, but we need to have that serious debate on the north shore. I am all for retaining local and independent council representation, but we need to get the balance right with financial responsibility for the long term,” Cr Rozos said.

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/willoughby-councillor-angelo-rozos-says-benefits-of-amalgamation-must-be-considered/story-fngr8h9d-1227054990093

In the meantime, Lane Cove Mayor David Brooks-Horn has named the issue as the biggest challenge his council would face in the next 12 months.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/public-meeting-to-be-held-on-council-amalgamations-at-lane-cove-council-civic-centre-on-october-8/story-fngr8h9d-1227081624711

Lane Cove Council is holding a public meeting meeting at the Lane Cove Council Chambers, 48 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove from 7pm, Wednesday, October 8.