A petition asking the Meander Valley Council to rescind its decision to spend $5 million on upglrades to the Westbury Recreation Ground was tabled by councillor Tanya King at November’s council meeting.
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The petition, written by ex-councillor Pat Frost, garnered 487 signatures – not reaching the level needed to force a public meeting.
However, according to mayor Craig Perkins the council will likely vote on the prospect of holding a public meeting on the issue in December.
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Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
