Singleton want more public transport

BY TYLER FARDELL and JESSICA ROUSE

Community group Two More Trains for Singleton is teaming up with the council and business chamber, pushing for additional train services between Singleton and Maitland.

They met with the transport minister last week to discuss a new train timetable and a possible 10 year plan, aiming to provide residents with a more cost and time effective transport option.

Bus services are also looking to be an option; Mayor Sue Moore simply wants better service for the residents in her community.


"We've been pushing towards this for some time and we've sort of recently had the opportunity to take it a step forward with the cabinet meeting in Singleton with the minister on the ground to actually see what we've talking about. So I'm encouraging people that have continuing interest on it to get on board and have their say and we'll continue to push for those services."

At the moment Mayor Sue Moore says there is a coach service early in the day and again later in the day but it isn't enough particularly when there are residents who need to get to medical appointments and Tafe. 

Government ready to hear from Singleton

BY SARAH BARONOWSKI and JESSICA ROUSE

The state government is heading to Singleton today to hold a community cabinet meeting to hear from the people who matter most, those who live within the council area and find out what issues are affecting them.

Up for discussion is the distribution of funds for the Resources for Regions program, the status of the Singleton Bypass and the government's response to the flying fox population.


Mayor Sue Moore says the Resources for Regions program will be a key focus of the meeting.

"We were fortunate to receive $3.5 million in the last round of the program, however we had asked $7 million, so that leaves a shortfall of $3.5 million so we're actually asking for some understanding as to how the resources for the region and the money is allocated so hopefully we'll be able to see the release of some more funds."

Having ministers on the ground and hearing from the community themselves is the most valuable part of today's meeting, and giving a great opportunity for all according to Mayor Moore.

"Council can say as much as they like and what these issues are, but there's nothing like hearing from the people on the ground."