Sutherland Shire Council warns of 'tough decisions' after rejection of big rates rise

By Murray Trembath
Updated December 21 2017 - 9:49am, first published December 1 2017 - 2:15pm
The survey includes questions about whether residents will accept cutbacks in council works, such as road maintenance and new footpaths, in return for lower rates. Picture: John Veage
The survey includes questions about whether residents will accept cutbacks in council works, such as road maintenance and new footpaths, in return for lower rates. Picture: John Veage

Sutherland Shire Council is warning “some tough decisions” will have to be made following a vote by councillors not to increase 2018-19 rates above the limit set by the state government’s pricing tribunal.

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