Council provides key physical infrastructure and services such as the construction and maintenance of roads, footpaths, and drainage. Do you have any comments about the proposed Roads, Footpaths and Drainage construction and maintenance program for 2008-09?
This topic relates to the following documents in the library:
* Road Resealing/Resheeting Program for 2008-2009 * Footpath Program for 2008-2009 * Roads & Footpath Maintenance Service Plan & Budget * Roads,Footpaths & Drainage Construction Service Plan & Budget  

Council delivers many important projects each year. Do you have any comments on the projects which Council is proposing for 2008-09? Are there any Council projects that should be delivered in a different way?
In 2008-09 a total of $51m in capital works is proposed. 

Council’s rates are proposed to rise by 3.2% in 2008-09 (the maximum amount allowed to all councils) to meet essential costs, maintain and improve services. Council generates the majority of its income from other sources including grants, waste charges and fees. Where do you think Council should focus its efforts to increase income? 

Council delivers a wide range of services each year. Do you have any comments on the services which Council provides? Are there any Council services that should be provided in a different way? 

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My experience of dealing with Council Staff at Penrith has been appalling. It took 12 months to get a letter responded to. Staff do not return phone calls or emails.
Some may say we need more staff because more …