Wattle Range Council withdraws from Limestone Coast Local Government Association

Following lengthy confidential discussions at Tuesday night’s meeting Wattle Range Council formally resolved to withdraw its membership from the region’s Local Government subsidiary.

Council’s Mayor Des Noll made the announcement today: “Council has made the difficult decision to withdraw our membership from the Limestone Coast Local Government Association and we have given Association President, Mayor Lynette Martin notice to this effect,” Mayor Noll said.

He went on to explain: “It is not a decision that has been made lightly. We have a strong desire to continue collaboration with all regional Councils, both individually and as a collective, through a range of alternative formal and informal networks. Likewise, we understand that it is vitally important that we continue to provide, and advocate for, key infrastructure and services across our wonderful region with a united voice.”

“We also acknowledge that despite our decision to withdraw we will honor our 2024/25 contribution to the Association, which should ensure that Wattle Range residents continue to benefit from the programs and projects already set out by the regional body over the coming financial year,” he added.

“We will continue to have honest discussions with our regional counterparts in regard to our future direction and remain open to returning should we feel the opportunity is right.”

For further information on this release please contact:

Ben Gower, Chief Executive Officer

Email:  council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au
Telephone: (08) 8733 0900 or 0402 177 247