7th Annual Mayoral Summit Hosted In Harden

Hilltops Mayor Brian Ingram along with General Manager Anthony O’Reilly attended the 7th annual Mayoral Summit held in Harden last Friday.

Held at the RFS Fire Control Centre and hosted by MP Steph Cooke, the Summit brought together mayors and general managers from across the region to discuss pressing issues, share insights, and collaborate on solutions to the challenges facing local communities.

Ms Cooke said the event plays a crucial role in shaping her advocacy efforts for the year ahead.

“I’d like to thank the mayors and general managers for attending and engaging in proactive discussions. Their input helps ensure our communities’ voices are heard at the state level.”

The Summit covered a broad range of issues, including water security, the NSW Planning Portal, and the deteriorating state of public housing in many towns. Vital health services were also discussed, such as the NSW Government’s proposed closure of the pathology laboratory at Cootamundra Hospital and the urgent need to reissue essential drugs and equipment for intensive care paramedics across the electorate.

Attendees had the opportunity to directly question the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison; Dr Michael Holland, representing the Minister for Health and Regional Health; Rebecca Pinkstone, CEO of Homes NSW; and representatives from the offices of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Minister for Water.

“I sincerely thank them for making themselves available to hear firsthand the priorities on the ground in our electorate,” Ms Cooke said.

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