The Hills. Call for fewer councils

The Hills Shire Council will start a debate at the Local Government Conference in Albury today to slash the number of councils. “If there is to be a comprehensive approach to planning, infrastructure provision and improved public transport, then there needs to be fewer councils in the Sydney metropolitan area," the Hills Council said.

Parramatta. Council seeks one body

Parramatta City Council has welcomed moves from the Local Government Association and Shires Association of NSW to shape a new, unified body to represent local government in NSW. Lord Mayor Paul Garrard said a unified body would provide a stronger political voice for all local councils, especially when it came to important community issues such as public transport. One association would also provide better links and information sharing between city and country councils.