Mayor's Weekly Message
SHOROC will continue to strengthen our Northern Beaches community
29 May 2015
If Warringah Council was sincere in its desire to join together as ‘one Northern Beaches’, it would remain an active member of the one organisation that demonstrably achieves this.
The bottom line is that having a successful regional body that delivers very tangible benefits for our residents doesn’t suit Warringah’s push for a ‘mega-council’.
It’s dismaying to see that they have described our objections as ‘petty’. There is nothing petty about this award-winning organisation and the major achievements it has realized for our Northern Beaches community.
Through SHOROC, we have delivered $633 million investment in regional public transport and roads, in addition to the millions we have saved for each council through joint tenders.
All our Northern Beaches councils should be focused on strengthening the SHOROC partnership so we can continue to deliver better infrastructure, superior planning and foster greater economic resilience on the Northern Beaches.
Manly Council, for its, part will continue to work closely with Pittwater and Mosman Councils to advocate for regional investment.
Pulling out of SHOROC will only hurt Warringah’s residents and ratepayers. They deserve better.
Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal
The Manly Salvation Army has been helping vulnerable members of our community for many years offering compassion and support.
When the Salvation Army knocks on your door please give generously to support the great work they do in Manly, across Australia and internationally.
Collections will also take place throughout Manly Corso, the Manly Beachfront and Harris Farm Markets so look out for Salvos if you are out and about.
Anyone who would like to make a donation online can do so at www.salvos.org.au
Jean Hay AM
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