Time Is Running Out To Provide Feedback On Proposed Special Rate Variation
Monday, 21 Aug 2023
Time is running out for Griffith residents to have their say on Griffith City Council’s proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV).The proposed SRV aims to increase ordinary rates by 10.5% (including the assumed 3% rate peg) annually for three consecutive years, starting from 2024/25 to 2026/27 (a cumulative total increase of 34.9%). The increase would be retained permanently in Council's rate base.
Submissions close at 4pm on Thursday 31 August 2023. You can provide your feedback and find information about the proposed SRV: griffith.nsw.gov.au/srvhaveyoursay
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran is urging residents to visit the SRV Have Your Say page and use the Rate Estimator to find out how the increase will impact them.
“It’s vitally important that we hear from our community,” Councillor Curran said.
“I strongly encourage people to submit their feedback to ensure that all relevant information is available to Councillors for an informed decision on whether or not to apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the proposed Special Rate Variation.
“We’ve already received more than 100 submissions and I thank each and every one of those residents who have taken the time.
“Council appreciates the community's engagement and looks forward to reaching a decision that best serves the interests of all residents.”
Following the public consultation period, a further report will be considered by Council on Tuesday 24 October 2023. At that meeting Council will make a final decision as to whether it will apply to IPART for the Special Rate Variation. If IPART approves the application, the first stage of the increase will be effective in July 2024.
Residents can also submit their views via email to admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au, by mail to PO Box 485 Griffith, 2680, or through the online submission griffith.nsw.gov.au/srvhaveyoursay.
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