Manly Observer: Community fight sees funding reinstated to local charities
Northern Beaches councillors have tonight ‘undone’ a decision to gradually cut funding to three major local charities over the next three years, instead voting to retain existing support.
Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter, Community Northern Beaches, and Burdekin Association (Avalon Hub), were all facing a total reduction of their funding from council over the next three years to 75% and then to half the current amount. A new funding model would have then been opened to all charities and not guarantee funding for the three, and also be capped at $50k per year. This was voted on by a majority of councillors present at last month’s council meeting.
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Despite some initial resistance, ultimately the vote was unanimous to retain full existing funding for the next three years.
The successful motion was put forward by Cr Kristyn Granville and seconded by Cr Vincent De Luca. Several councillors, including Cr Stuart Sprott and Cr Candy Bingham spoke in strong support of the services
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