Policies to improve Wattle Hill

Policies to improve Wattle Hill

Advocate for X-Ray and Ultrasound Services in Sorell

Allow rural residents to opt out of Green Waste/FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) bins if they live on properties larger than 2,000m², with the associated charge removed from their rates

Advocate for improved phone reception across the Sorell municipality

Make planning and building processes easier to follow while providing practical advice and guidance to help residents achieve the best outcomes

Infrastructure to keep up with population growth

Establish a local health committee to advocate for better access to health care, local GPs, nursing homes and ambulance services

Residents to vote on local spending

Council will seek community feedback on infrastructure projects and prioritise them transparently by cost, location, and demand to better reflect residents’ needs

Council decisions are shaped by residents

Increase the supply of long term rental housing by making whole-house short-stay rentals pay similar rates as other accommodation businesses

Care for our natural environment and increase biodiversity by working closely with residents and community groups

Provide free fitness in the park, designed to suit people of all abilities and mobility levels

Redesign the Sorell Council website to make it highly user-friendly, easy to navigate, and efficient in helping residents find information=