Thursday, 26 August 2021

Survey Reveals Novocastrians Want Party Politics Kept Out Of Local Governmemt

 BY IAN CROUCH

A survey of Newcastle residents has found most want party politics kept out of local government.

Business and community group Newcastle Partnerships used social media to survey more than 500 residents.

It found 58 per cent agreed or strongly agreed party politics is not relevant in Local Government.

93 per cent agreed or strongly agreed the heritage restoration of the Ocean Baths was important to them.

74 per cent indicated the expansion of the art gallery important

While, 60 per cent did not think the Newcastle 500 Supercars event was good for the city.  

Newcastle residents want party politics kept
 out of local government