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Former City of Bayswater Councillor – Central Ward

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A Shift in Power

October 19, 2021City of BayswaterChris Cornish

As always happens soon after an election, the newly configured council meet and vote for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the City of Bayswater. The result from last night’s Special Council Meeting shows there has been a shift in power, and that shift will likely lead to significant changes for the City.

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The Liberal Wipe-Out of 2021

February 25, 2021City of BayswaterChris Cornish

Whatever the election outcome, it is going to be ugly for the Liberal Party of WA. Unfortunately, the Liberal power brokers occupy the number 1 spots on the Legislative Committee, so will be okay. It’s everyone else who will be shafted. And when I say everyone else, I mean us. The people.

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Compulsory Vaccinations

August 20, 2020City of BayswaterimmunisationsChris Cornish

It is hard to believe, but in WA there already exists the power to forcefully administer vaccinations.

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City of Perth Inquiry

August 19, 2020City of BayswaterCity of PerthChris Cornish

Sitting at 1,972 pages, The Report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth is certainly comprehensive. And at a cost of $7,200,000 you’d hope it would be; especially the poor ratepayers who need to foot this bill. But was it worth it?

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Climate Change & Mark McGowan

December 30, 2019City of BayswaterChris Cornish
picture source: ABC news

Whilst some West Australians are criticising our Prime Minister for his Liberal government’s handling on climate change, they should also take the opportunity to focus on the McGowan State Labor government.

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Joint Development Assessment Panel – Fail

October 28, 2019City of BayswaterChris Cornish

A recent Joint Development Assessment Panel (DAP) vote really shows that DAPs are a law unto themselves, and that urgent action is required from Minister Rita Saffioti and the State Labor government to reign them in. 

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Cornish Out

July 28, 2019City of Bayswater, Difficult decisionsTime-outChris Cornish

Other than my family, the thing I am most proud of is being elected to the City of Bayswater council in 2011 and then re-elected in 2015. I thank the Central Ward residents and ratepayers for the step of faith they gave me in 2011 , and then their endorsement of my work in 2015. Eight years is a long time though, and I won’t be seeking re-election in 2019.

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Recycled Concrete

July 4, 2019City of Bayswatercrossovers, recycled concreteChris Cornish
made from recycled concrete

If you thought this was a standard crossover/driveway, you’d be wrong. In a first for the City of Bayswater, and most other localities, this crossover is made from recycled concrete.

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Metronet East Project & Bayswater

June 26, 2019City of BayswaterMetronet, Metropolitan Redevelopment AuthorityChris Cornish
MRA proposed map

On the 31st May 2019, the City received notification from the State Minister for Planning and Transport, Rita Saffioti MLA, that she has commenced the process for Bayswater to be incorporated into the Midland Redevelopment Area.

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Snap Send Solve

June 12, 2019City of BayswaterChris Cornish

Communicating with government can be hard; so hard that most people just can’t be bothered.

I really suggest you download this app. 

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The Morley Seal Sculptures

April 3, 2019City of BayswaterMorley, Morley sealsChris Cornish

Morley visitors would be familiar with this “Seal fountain”, and also the seals dotted around the place. Probably not familiar with the history and story behind them though.

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Corporate Governance & Local Government

March 21, 2019City of BayswaterChris Cornish

I was pleased to have received this the other day. It is the culmination of two years of study and the course content is as relevant to Local Governments as it is to corporations. I want to share one ‘Corporate Governance 101’ message from it.

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ANA Rowing – Learn To Row

March 13, 2019City of BayswaterClubs, RowingChris Cornish
  • The Council Oars

We have a number of great clubs within the City of Bayswater and one of them is the prestigious ANA Rowing Club. ANA run an annual ‘Learn To Row’ regatta, and this year a team of Councillors participated – The Council Oars.

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SAT and the Supreme Court

January 3, 2019City of BayswaterSAT, Supreme CourtChris Cornish

Many people consider that the State Administrative Tribunal just keep approving things. Unfortunately for them, incredibly powerful that they are, things don’t always go their way.

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Container Deposit Scheme

December 7, 2018State governmentContainer Deposit SchemeChris Cornish

There are some issues with this; big issues.

There is a solution which will reduce some of them – WALGA. Continue reading Container Deposit Scheme →

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