People to power Ballarat North

THE driving force of more power in a group than an individual, is behind the recent formation by residents of the new Committee for Ballarat North.

The committee’s aim is to advocate collectively for change and the implementation of new initiatives in the community, as some residents are frustrated with inaction after writing to Ballarat City Council about their own ideas and concerns.

“We want to build strong neighbourhood friendships that will encourage community engagement,” said Neil Para, newly-elected president of the committee.“We hope as a group we might be able to achieve something.”

On the group’s agenda is a call for improved maintenance at the water park in Doveton Street North, creating a community garden with compost bins, constructing a roundabout at the Havelock and Landsborough Streets intersection and establishing walking paths.

Ballarat North Ward Councillor Grant Tillet, although he hasn’t spoken with the committee yet, supports them wholeheartedly.

“Good on you for starting the group,” he said.

All Ballarat North residents are encouraged to join the group and all ideas are welcome.

Meetings will take place at 6pm on the second Friday of the month at a venue to be confirmed on group’s Facebook page.

Further information can be obtained by telephoning Neil Para on 0452 533 759 or emailing [email protected].