Three election forums set for the Bellarine

THE Combined Bellarine Community Association (CBCA) is co-ordinating three “meet the candidates” forums to be held across the peninsula from next week onwards.

CBCA has worked with each of the Bellarine Peninsula’s community organisations to set up and run the events, which will take place as the official election campaign begins and candidates in the Bellarine Ward lobby for votes.

The events will be held on:

• Monday, November 7 at 7.30pm at the Potato Shed in Drysdale, organised by associations from Portarlington, Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Curlewis, St Leonards and Indented Head, in conjunction with Pulse FM Radio, at 7.30pm
• Thursday, November 10 at 7pm at Barwon Heads Hall, organised by Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove associations, and
• Wednesday, November 16 at 7.30pm at Point Lonsdale Primary School, organised by Point Lonsdale and Queenscliffe associations.

“These events are great opportunities to engage directly with our candidates on issues that concern you,” a CBCA spokesperson said.

“We expect that a range of candidates, and parties, will be involved.

“Come along and have your say.”

Pre-polling starts on November 14 and election day is November 26.