First Inglewood meeting since 2009 represents Council’s regional values

 Goondiwindi Regional Council held its Ordinary Meeting in Inglewood for the first time in 11 years on Thursday [24 September]. The last time an Ordinary Meeting of Council was held in a town other than Goondiwindi was in November 2009.

Around 20 members of the community attended the meeting and then joined the Mayor and councillors for morning tea at the Inglewood Council Chambers.

Mayor of the Goondiwindi region the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM said the meeting was demonstrative of Council’s commitment to the region as a whole – not just Goondiwindi.

“I hope I have made it clear that this Council represents the entire 19,284 square kilometres that make up the Goondiwindi Regional Council area,” Cr Springborg said.

“I’m extremely glad that we had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with so many members of the community today, and hear first-hand the views of our Inglewood residents.

“Council will hold an Ordinary Meeting in Inglewood and Texas every six months on rotation from now on, and I strongly encourage all residents to attend if they can,” he said.

“It’s so important to have the views of our smaller towns represented.”

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held outside of Goondiwindi is scheduled for March 2021 in Texas. Council will advertise the exact date closer to the time and all residents will be invited to attend.

The Mayor and other councillors also work from the Inglewood Civic Centre and Texas Cultural Centre on a regular basis. Cr Springborg is usually available in Goondiwindi on Tuesdays, and appointments are also available in Talwood.

Residents are encouraged to call 07 4671 7437 if they wish to make an appointment to meet with the Mayor.

Cr Springborg said he and his fellow councillors have committed to visit all of the region’s towns and regional centres during frequent road trips scheduled throughout the year.

“My fellow councillors and I are proud to represent all residents of the Goondiwindi Regional Council area – and I’d like to emphasise the ‘Regional’ aspect of that,” Cr Springborg said.