DiD you Know?• ThecontroversialManly2015projectisstillonCouncil’sagenda.CouncilproposestodemolishtheWhistlerStreetcarpark(385spaces)toconstructan$40million,twolevelcarparkunderhistoricManlyOval.
• Proposedmajorinfrastructureprojectsaspartofthe2015Planand$16millionredevelopmentofBoyCharltonPoolwillplungetheCouncil$100millionintodebtby2014/15*,andtakedecadesofhigherratestorepay.
• CouncilhasreceivedtwocriticalreportsfromtheNSWOmbudsmanhighlightingoperatingdeficienciesingovernance,finance,workforcerelationsandcomplaintshandling.
• TheMayorandGeneralManagerhavesoughtapprovalfora$15millionloantorebuildManlyBoyCharltonSwimCentreWITHOUTcommunityorCouncillorconsultationorknowledge.
*Reference: Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2012 Tabled June 2012
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extensive ReseaRch - what locals wantDuring the months of March – May 2012 Independent research company Benchmark Research headed by Mark de Teliga, undertook an extensive survey on behalf of Good for Manly. 785peoplerespondedon-lineandanumberoffocusgroupswereundertaken.Herearesomeofthehighlights:
• 88%ofresidentsandratepayerssaidtheywantedmoretransparencyanddisclosurefromCouncil.
• 76%oflocalresidentssaidtheybelievedthatCouncilshouldbefocusingmoreonresidents’needsthanatpresent.
• 73%saidCouncilneedstodomoretodevelopandpreservethe“villageatmosphere”ofManlythanatpresent.
• 61%saidtheyknewnothingaboutthetworecentOmbudsman’sreportsand15%saidtheyknewverylittleaboutthem.
Want to see the full report? Go to our website www.goodformanly.com.au where the information is readily available.
in this issue ...• PlantoreinstateManly’siconicharbourpool• SaveOurVillage–CreatingaMarketMeetingPlaceforlocals• $16mSwimCentrePlanvscompleteswimmingstrategyforManly• ManlyparkinggoesHaywire• Extensiveresearch–WhatLocalsWant!• WhoisCandyBingham?• Howcouldtheygetitsowrong?• $100mproposeddebthaslocalsoutraged• Meetthe“A”Team• Betterinfrastructureforoursuburbs...andsomuchmore.
Vote 1 Group A - Candy Bingham & the Good For Manly Independents
Manly’s PaRKing is going haywiRe unDeR henRy!
• ProposaltocutCouncilcarparks’2hourfreeparking
• Councilcarparkratesincreased
• Councilcarparkchargingmovedto30minuteincrementsfrom1hour
• ChargeforadditionalParkingStickersincreasedfrom$60to$500
• LocalParkingreducedtoonly30minutesinstripshoppingcentres.Notimeforhealthservices,beauty,cafes,dining,shopping
• Businessessufferingduetoparkingproblems
• $40+millionManlyOvalCarparkrecklesslyfundedbyloansandill-conceivedreturnoninvestmentscenarios.
locals DeseRve BetteR PaRKing oPtions
Good for Manly will provide:
• AcompletereviewofallofManly’sparkingschemes
• 3hoursfreeforlocalsincouncilcarparks
• Additionalparkingstickersatreasonablecostwhenproof of entitlement is provided
• Reviewlocalshopparkinglimitstomakethemmoreresident and business friendly
• ManlyOval$40+millioncarparktobestopped.
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how Many tiMes can you get it wRong?For a decade Henry Wong has been the General Manager of Manly Council.DespitetwoOmbudsman’sreportscriticisinghismismanagementofcomplianceanddevelopmentapplication(DA)issuesandhishandlingofcomplaints,thecurrentMayor,JeanHay,andothermembersofCouncilrenewedhiscontractasGeneralManagerforafurtherfouryears.
Good For Manly wants to know why no due process was followed in renewing his contract in the light of:
• TheOmbudsman’sReportcriticisingthemismanagementofcomplianceandDAissues
• TheCorsorepavingdebacledemonstratinganinabilitytoorganisecapitalworks.
• TheOfficeofInformationCommissioner’srulingregardingremovalofDAsfromtheCouncil’swebsiteshowinglackofunderstandingfortheneedoftransparency.
• The2ndOmbudsman’sReporthighlightinganinappropriatehandlingofcomplaintsandalackofstandardprocesses.
• TheunfairSection94contributionplanwhichdemandshigh‘parkingcontributions’outofallproportiontothesizeofanewsmallbusiness.
• TheCristals/WatervuerestaurantoutdoorleasebattleshowinganinabilitytomanagetheleasingopportunitywhichresultedinaflawedtenderoutcomeandtheCouncilwritingoff$108,651.33inaccumulateddebtfromCristals,whowentbankrupt.
• Systemicfailuretosupportpropercommunityconsultationresultingincontroversialoutcomesandcontinualbackflipsofdecisions.
The Good For Manly team of independents believe it’s time for Mr Wong’s performance in his role as General Manager to be reviewed independently and openly.
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Imagine spending a leisurely few hours at Manly’s new harbour pool where you and the family can swim, snorkel, do laps, race to the pontoons and learn about the thriving marine life within the pool.
YoucouldalsowalkalongthebeautifultimberboardwalklinkingthewharftoFederationPoint,learningaboutManly’shistoriclinksfromtheinformationnodes,sitandenjoytheview,orwatchthekayakersandevenperhapssomepenguinsgoingunderneathyou.
OurmasterplanhasbeendesignedbylocalecologicalarchitectMauricePatten,PattenDesign,tonotonlycreateaharbourpoolandboardwalkbuttoprovideamarinesanctuarywhereavarietyoffish,includingseahorses,canthriveintheseagrasswhichwouldbeprotectedfromboatsanchoring.Adedicatedcyclepathandartsprecinctarealsopartoftheplan.
We honour Jean Hay’s 25 years of service on Manly Council but now it's TIME FOR A CHANGE. Give Candy Bingham a go.
Why have dealings with Council become so officious? Aren’t they there to serve us?‘‘
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THe CosT?Around$3millionforStageOne-beingthepoolenclosureandboardwalk.FundingwouldbesoughtfromCouncil,governmentgrantsandtheprivatesector.
Ourresearchhasclearlyshownthatlocalslovetheideaofhavingaharbourpoolreinstated.It'sverydo-ableand
acosteffectivewayofrevitalisingManlyforbothlocalsandvisitors.
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The Corso paving still requires constant repairs
The current Council’s 2015 Plan, at its core, proposes the demolition of the Whistler Street Carpark and possibly the library, and building a multi-storey carpark under Manly Oval. This action in one stroke will cost ratepayers in excess of $60 million, will destroy the iconic oval and remove parking to a distant underground and undesirable location.
In ConTrasT Good for Manly's alternative plan developed by former local resident Sam George, who is a Snr Urban Design Planner with Roberts Day, aims to upgrade the Whistler St plaza area as well as the adjoining land so that it is a functional village centre and a new heart for Manly.
This area can be transformed without major building construction or demolishing any existing council assets.
The old carpark could be transformed with a green wall of vegetation, an outdoor community cinema screen, new paving, seating and landscaping, all adding to the local village character.
THe CosT?Around$1.5million.ComparedtoCouncil'scurrentplanof$60million.
Asaratepayer,whichdoyouthinkisthebettersolution?
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ouR affoRDaBle Plans to Revitalise ‘MaRKet Place’
what we will DeliveR:Our focus is to revitalise Manly’s village character, not only in Manly itself but our suburban shopping areas as well including Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Seaforth and Fairlight.
We are a team of independents who believe it’s TIME FOR A CHANGE your vote could make the difference.
3hourfreeparkingforlocals
Stopthe$40million+carparkunderManlyOval
Improvedinfrastructureforalloursuburbs: Balgowlah,BalgowlahHeights,Clontarf,Fairlight, ManlyandSeaforth.
RestorethevillagecharacterofManly
Moreassistanceforsmallbusinesses
Free Wi-Fi in retail areas
Createaworld-classHarbourPool
ProhibitoverdevelopmentoftheRoyalFar West site
Providesafercommuterandrecreationalcycling
RevitaliseSeaforthTAFEsite–acommunitycentre
CreatePublicArtPrecincts
Protectandenhanceournaturalandmarineenvironment
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Parking continues to be a nightmare in Manly and the costs just keep going up.‘‘
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A personal note from Candy BinghamFor the past three years I have attended Manly Council meetings. As I watched and listened I became increasingly more concerned that Mayor Jean Hay and her Liberal majority are taking us down a path of massive, unsustainable and totally unnecessary ‘white elephant’ infrastructure projects.If elected as Mayor it is my intention to change the way Council operates by making decisions more transparent and accountable. My vision is of an affordable long-term future of our Village and suburbs, and not just an extravagant short-term plan for 2015.My two years as Chair of Little Manly Precinct (arguably
Council’s most active precinct), and my serving on Manly Council’s Traffic Committee (as the representative for our Local Member), also provided insights into the inner workings of Manly Council, and its current officious practices.I am proud of being a third generation “Manlyite”. My family opened James Brothers butcher shops here in 1928, and my father Bill and his brother Gordon later managed these shops for many years.With my own extensive experience in business and
government projects, my 3 year term as Lady Mayoress of Sydney, and my long ties to Manly and its community, I believe I am well placed to take on the role of Mayor.If you believe it’s time for a change please make your vote
count and support our new vision for Manly.
Candy
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• AllSaintsChurchHall, 18 Boyle Street, Balgowlah
• BalgowlahBoysCampusNorthernBeachesSecondarySchool Maretimo Street, Balgowlah NSW
• BalgowlahHeightsPublicSchool, Lewis Street, Balgowlah Heights
• BalgowlahNthPublicSchool, 10 Manning Street, North Balgowlah
• ManlyHospital, 150 Darley Road, Manly
• ManlyVillagePublicSchool, Cnr. Wentworth St and Darley Road, Manly
• ManlyWestPublicSchool, Griffiths Street, Balgowlah
• QueenscliffSLSC, North Steyne, Manly
• SeaforthPublicSchool, Kempbridge Avenue, Seaforth
• StMaryImmaculateCatholicChurchHall, 50 Whistler Street, Manly
• WilliamStStudios, 3 William St. Fairlight
contRoveRsial caRPaRK Plan - still on council's agenDaa resounding no is the feedback we’ve been getting about the controversial plan by the current council to demolish the Whistler Street carpark and put a two level carpark under Manly’s historic oval/village green as part of the Manly 2015 Plan.
Good for Manly will stop the $40 million+ carpark under Manly Oval.
Good forManlywill scrap theoval carpark ideaand createamoreeffective traffic management and parking plan for Manly’s CBD.We need safer cycling, better public transport and to improve theutilisationofexistingparkinginfrastructure.
Want more information about the generally disliked Manly 2015 Plan?VisittheCouncil’swebsite:www.manly2015.com.au
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Pleasefeelfreetoringuson99766777andsomeonefromourteamwillbedelightedtospeaktoyouinmoredetailaboutourresearch,policiesandideas.
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Meetthe“A”TeamofIndependentCouncillors (from left to right)
AlexCuthill- Student of Natural Resources & Economics
StephenCoulter (B. Bus Accounting) Financial Services & Online Entrepreneur
CandyBingham (M.HRM & Coaching) - Mayoral Candidate. PR & Communications
LloydKeen - Marketing & the Environment
DeborahMooney - Human Resources & Retail
ShelleyBroxom (MBA exec AGSM, B. Bus Acct & Fin.) Insurance & Risk Management
POLLINGPLACESINMANLy:SATURDAy8THSEPTEMBER8AM–6PM
I haven't visited Manly for years - it's just got too hard.‘‘ ‘‘
Manly is just no fun anymore, too many rules, too many signs.‘‘
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the $16M Pool Plan that aPPeaReD fRoM nowheReThe Councillors were not aware of it and certainly hadn’t given their approval. Thecommunityhadnoideaandweren’tconsultedbutsuddenly,outofthinair,theGeneralManagerandMayordeclaredtheyhadobtainedapprovaltoborrow$15milliontobuildit–theyjustneedtofindanother$1million.
...Is this how a democraticCouncilshould operate?
Wedon’tthinkso!
Vote 1 Group A - Candy Bingham & the Good For Manly Independents
