Council Keen to Connect at Local Shows

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Southern Downs Regional Council’s Mayor, Cr Tracy Dobie is inviting the community to come and "have a chat" with Councillors at the upcoming locals shows in the region.

Cr Dobie said she and Councillors were keen to provide more opportunities for the community to connect with Council and put forward their views and opinions.

"As Councillors we attend a lot of community meetings and events and have put new processes in place such as the ‘Cuppa with the Councillors’ and the Council Q&A to connect with residents on matters that are important to them.

“The local agricultural shows offer a great opportunity to have an information stand and catch up with residents that might not otherwise get out to our other engagement activities.

“Councillors and some of our senior managers attended the Stanthorpe Show last week and we would encourage residents to visit us at our stands at the upcoming Allora, Killarney and Warwick Shows.

"At our show stands we’ll have information brochures and relevant flyers on display. This gives passers-by the opportunity to take information on a variety of topics including pest management, water restrictions, waste management facilities, library services, economic development, upcoming events and other services and programs.

"There may be some services that people don't know about like the MY SDRC App, which has a wide range of uses and is a timing-saving device for community members to submit requests for service or to keep an eye on Council news.

"We’re also happy to talk about the 'big ticket items' such as economic development, tourism, the Council budget, our capital works program and the advocacy work that we are doing with State and Federal Governments.

"We will answer people's questions and there will also be some of Council’s senior managers available on the Friday Show days for enquiries of a more operational nature.

"There is nothing like a face-to-face conversation to gain information, resolve issues, and to establish a better understanding of what is happening in our local communities.

"We feel this is an extremely important part of our role and when it comes down to it, serving the community is why we put ourselves forward to be part of local government. So I would encourage residents to drop in and see us at the shows," she said. 

Council will have a stand with Councillors and Council staff representatives at the following shows:

ALLORA SHOW

Friday 10 Feb 2017
10am- 7pm
(Councillors & Staff)

Saturday 11 Feb 2017
10am – 4pm
(Councillors only)

KILLARNEY SHOW

Friday 24 Feb 2017
2pm – 7pm
(Councillors & Staff)

Saturday, 25 Feb 2017
10am – 4pm
(Councillors only)

WARWICK SHOW

Friday 24 March 2017
10am- 7pm
(Councillors & Staff)

Saturday 25 March 2017
10am – 4pm
(Councillors only)