Apr12_A full set of plans from Chris Whiting
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Mayoral candidate Chris Whiting has launched a broad collection of plans and policies to create a better council in the Moreton Bay region.
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Mayoral candidate Chris Whiting has launched a broad collection of plans and policies to create a better council in the Moreton Bay region.
These plans are all achievable and affordable, and can be done within the current rates structure, Cr Whiting said.
“All of these plans reflect the three things I will deliver as Mayor – more open and accountable council, better council service to residents, and more say in your council,” Cr Whiting said.
Here is a selection of the plans and commitments Chris Whiting has made so far.
Have your say on the Council Budget. Residents will take part in deliberations over a part of the Council’s annual budget under a new program called Participatory Budgeting. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is an innovative and far-reaching budgeting initiative that will give Moreton Bay residents a true say in how their Council spends their rates dollars. Tried and tested successfully all over the world, Participatory Budgeting is a new and positive way in which to involve communities in the planning and delivery of services by local government.
Better support for local sports. Under Chris Whiting’s “Support Our Sports” plan, Council will take over basic sports field maintenance, and create a new, customer-focused Sports unit within Council to deliver a better council service to the sporting clubs throughout our region.
Rubbish clearance from your streets every two years.
There will be free kerb side collection every two years to give those without a car the chance to get rid of their large household rubbish items.
Local councillors in local areas.
Councillors will be given the opportunity to set up their offices within their divisions. Chris Whiting will lead the way by opening his Mayoral office in a new accessible location.
See your council requests on-line.
Chris Whiting will introduce a new Council system where you can follow your requests to Council on-line, to see what action council officers have taken.
Council meetings live on-line.
Residents will be able to see decisions being made at council meetings as they will be broadcast live on-line. Since Chris announced this in November, the State Government has committed to introduce this initiative.
Less red tape for development assessment.
Chris Whiting will reform the development assessment process by making the assessment process quicker. Community standards for development will be strengthened, and communities will have more say in planning their areas.
The return of council services to your area.
Under a new Council structure, local work crews and local staff will return to council offices at Caboolture, Redcliffe and Pine Rivers. “Grass roots” council services will be delivered by local council officers who know your community.
Better support for local businesses.
Council will introduce a new proactive business development unit to bring new industries and businesses into our region, based on the Pisasale model in Ipswich.
“All of these plans reflect the three things I will deliver as Mayor – more open and accountable council, better council service to residents, and more say in your council,” Cr Whiting said.
Here is a selection of the plans and commitments Chris Whiting has made so far.
Have your say on the Council Budget. Residents will take part in deliberations over a part of the Council’s annual budget under a new program called Participatory Budgeting. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is an innovative and far-reaching budgeting initiative that will give Moreton Bay residents a true say in how their Council spends their rates dollars. Tried and tested successfully all over the world, Participatory Budgeting is a new and positive way in which to involve communities in the planning and delivery of services by local government.
Better support for local sports. Under Chris Whiting’s “Support Our Sports” plan, Council will take over basic sports field maintenance, and create a new, customer-focused Sports unit within Council to deliver a better council service to the sporting clubs throughout our region.
Rubbish clearance from your streets every two years.
There will be free kerb side collection every two years to give those without a car the chance to get rid of their large household rubbish items.
Local councillors in local areas.
Councillors will be given the opportunity to set up their offices within their divisions. Chris Whiting will lead the way by opening his Mayoral office in a new accessible location.
See your council requests on-line.
Chris Whiting will introduce a new Council system where you can follow your requests to Council on-line, to see what action council officers have taken.
Council meetings live on-line.
Residents will be able to see decisions being made at council meetings as they will be broadcast live on-line. Since Chris announced this in November, the State Government has committed to introduce this initiative.
Less red tape for development assessment.
Chris Whiting will reform the development assessment process by making the assessment process quicker. Community standards for development will be strengthened, and communities will have more say in planning their areas.
The return of council services to your area.
Under a new Council structure, local work crews and local staff will return to council offices at Caboolture, Redcliffe and Pine Rivers. “Grass roots” council services will be delivered by local council officers who know your community.
Better support for local businesses.
Council will introduce a new proactive business development unit to bring new industries and businesses into our region, based on the Pisasale model in Ipswich.
Chris Whiting welcomes Flood Commission report, commits to make changes
Mayoral candidate Chris Whiting will implement many of the recommendations to Council in the Final Report from the Queensland Floods Commission of Enquiry.
Cr Whiting said there is a lot in the report for MBRC to consider, but it is clear that councils need to lift their game to protect people whose properties are constantly flooding.
“There is a lot of common sense recommendations that will make life more secure for many people in flood prone areas,” he said.
“I am really pleased that the Commission has said councils should consider implementing a flood buy-back program in areas ‘particularly vulnerable’ to regular flooding.
“I urged Council to adopt a buy-back scheme after the January 2011 floods, and in June 2011 Council decided to draft such a scheme.
“A flood buy-back program would be a tremendous relief to the worst-flooded residents of the Dale Street area in Burpengary.
“It means they can look at getting their lives back on track.
“If elected as Mayor, I will make it a priority to bring in a flood buy-back scheme and implement other recommendations from the Enquiry,” Cr Whiting said.
Other recommendations welcomed by Cr Whiting include:
7.17 new requirements for works in a flood plain to not reduce flood storage capacity or cause a loss or change in flow paths;
2.17 and 2.18 “comprehensive explanatory notes” containing specific flood information be attached to properties;
8.1, 8.2 and 10.9 Council to keep flood maps and overland flow path maps and make them available to development applicants.
“The Commission’s recommendations will impose a burden on Council and those making new development applications, but there is nothing more important than making lives safer for our local residents,” Cr Whiting said.
REAL CHANGE – REAL LEADERSHIP – REAL ACTION
Mayoral candidate Chris Whiting will implement many of the recommendations to Council in the Final Report from the Queensland Floods Commission of Enquiry.
Cr Whiting said there is a lot in the report for MBRC to consider, but it is clear that councils need to lift their game to protect people whose properties are constantly flooding.
“There is a lot of common sense recommendations that will make life more secure for many people in flood prone areas,” he said.
“I am really pleased that the Commission has said councils should consider implementing a flood buy-back program in areas ‘particularly vulnerable’ to regular flooding.
“I urged Council to adopt a buy-back scheme after the January 2011 floods, and in June 2011 Council decided to draft such a scheme.
“A flood buy-back program would be a tremendous relief to the worst-flooded residents of the Dale Street area in Burpengary.
“It means they can look at getting their lives back on track.
“If elected as Mayor, I will make it a priority to bring in a flood buy-back scheme and implement other recommendations from the Enquiry,” Cr Whiting said.
Other recommendations welcomed by Cr Whiting include:
7.17 new requirements for works in a flood plain to not reduce flood storage capacity or cause a loss or change in flow paths;
2.17 and 2.18 “comprehensive explanatory notes” containing specific flood information be attached to properties;
8.1, 8.2 and 10.9 Council to keep flood maps and overland flow path maps and make them available to development applicants.
“The Commission’s recommendations will impose a burden on Council and those making new development applications, but there is nothing more important than making lives safer for our local residents,” Cr Whiting said.
REAL CHANGE – REAL LEADERSHIP – REAL ACTION
