In the 9th March 2024 Bugle, we were treated to an excellent column by Lynne Strong headed Community Issues.

I thought it succinctly set out every important Community issue that relates to any new Kiama development. Lynne states each issue, what is needed to resolve the issue and all those who have to be consulted for the right answers.

It would, no, should be made a compulsory check list for developers, Councils and State Planners ETC.

Tragically that won't happen, money, and money from donors to political parties, lobbyists, political agendas, spin doctors, corner cutting and self interested minority groups get in the way of what is right, fair and reasonable. 

The community, pretty much ultimately has no say. All we can do is hope for the best.

Peter