GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL LODGES SPECIAL RATE VARIATION APPLICATION WITH IPART
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and unequivocally that the community does not want a rate rise. At the same time, the community has also been clear that it expects Council to maintain and improve essential services, renew ageing infrastructure, and protect the long-term viability of the region. The SRV application reflects the difficult position councils across New South Wales now face: rising costs, growing service expectations, and a…
