Earlier this year (January 2022) the Federation came together and voted in a new/ returning executive committee as follows:

Stuart Coppock – President

Denis Fernandez – Vice President

Don Swonnell – Vice President

Diana Jones – Treasurer/ Public Officer

Larissa Penn – Secretary

Meetings occur every second month and have been very well attended across 7 Progress Associations (PA) with each PA nominating 3 delegates. One of the first orders of business was to re-confirm the Federations purpose, how it operates and set goals for 2022. A detailed strategic plan is being developed in line with these goals, to guide the Federations priorities over the coming years.

FWPA Goals 2022 1. Transparency, Accountability and Consultation Goal: work with Willoughby City Council and other relevant agencies and organizations to ensure greater transparency and oppose actions which undermine the community and local voice in local planning affairs 2. Green/Open Spaces, Waterways and Streetscapes Goal: To ensure our Wildlife Corridors, Waterways and Green/Open Spaces are maintained, retained and improved 3. Planning and Major Projects Goal: develop an agreed response and campaign with regard to Major Projects and Planning in the area to ensure liveable, safe and sustainable outcomes for Willoughby 4. Public Infrastructure  Goal: lead efforts to increase and improve public school, health and other infrastructure in the Willoughby electorate 5. Willoughby’s Heritage Goal: Respect, Preserve, Enhance and Celebrate Willoughby’s Heritage 6. Connectivity and Congestion  Goal: improve active and public transport and reduce traffic congestion in the Willoughby electorate. 7. The Operations of the Federation Goal: to ensure the federation works in a collaborative, effective and efficient manner in line with its purpose

In addition to these strategic level activities letters have been sent to the appropriate levels of Government concerning various urgent issues regarding the WHTBL project, sewerage issues, proposed changes to the “Code of Meeting Practice” for Council Meetings, over development concerns, local transport issues and more. We have also provided a forum whereby PA’s are able to share essential information and expertise in preparing their submissions to planning reviews such as the recent LEP/DCP “Have your Say” process. Federation representatives have met directly with our new Mayor and State Representative, Tim James and have been in contact with our new Federal Member, Kylea Tink. We are looking forward to continuing to represent our member Progress Associations in working with our elected representatives in the best interests of Willoughby.

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