Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Newcastle Council Considers Suing State Government Over Forced Merger

BY IAN CROUCH

 Newcastle Council is considering heading to court in a bid to stop a merger with Port Stephens.

Greens councillors will ask their colleagues to support a motion at tonight's meeting to take legal action if the state government ends up pushing ahead with amalgamation.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes reportedly likes the idea but critics have labelled it a waste of ratepayers money.