Region: City of Hawkesbury
Taxes

Stop Hawkesbury Council proposed 40% rate increase spread over the next three years.

David Ball
Petition is addressed to
Hawkesbury City Council

2,181 Signatures

Collection finished

2,181 Signatures

Collection finished

  1. Launched September 2025
  2. Collection finished
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Petition addressed to: Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury City Council is proposing a Special Rate Variation (SRV)—a planned increase in residential rates over the next three years of 40%. The purpose of this SRV is to secure additional funding to renew, maintain, and improve essential infrastructure across the region, with a particular focus on our local road network.
Council states that the SRV will help address the backlog of road repairs, enhance long-term asset management, and ensure safer, more reliable transport routes for residents and businesses. The proposed increase is intended to support sustainable service delivery and reduce reliance on short-term fixes.

Reason

  • We oppose the 40% rate hike because it worsens the cost-of-living crisis for many struggling families
  • It doesn't stop Council wasting money on non-essential projects while neglecting critical infrastructure
Thank you so much for your support, David Ball, Pitt Town
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Petition details

Petition started: 09/30/2025
Collection ends: 12/30/2025
Region: City of Hawkesbury
Topic: Taxes

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Pros

If council can "selloff" the water waste to Sydney Water because of their own negligence, they certainly do not need my 40% extra in rates.

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Petition started: 09/30/2025
Collection ends: 12/30/2025
Region: City of Hawkesbury
Topic: Taxes

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