Lismore Council has submitted it’s Fit for the Future submission to the state government, saying it wants to remain an independent entity and not amalgamate with surrounding councils. Mayor Jenny Dowell says while council meets only three of the seven criteria, it’s confident it can improve. Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell says, “We’re not in the strongest position but we have a plan to become in the strongest position…If another council merges with us and they’re not in the strongest position that will weaken us”. Council expects a ruling on the submissions by the end of the year.
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