We wish to make you aware of a significant issue affecting the Summer Hill electorate (State Parliament of NSW).
In a written response to our question, Jo Haylen (Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly) has confirmed that she has recused herself from all involvement in planning matters relating to the Inner West Council’s Fairer Future Plan (FFP) which has been sent to State Parliament for approval, due to a personal conflict of interest, as her family home is within the affected area.
She has advised residents to contact MPs in neighbouring electorates to make representations on behalf of the Summer Hill community (see her email below).
What this means
The Summer Hill electorate covers a large part of the Inner West, including Summer Hill, Ashfield, Ashbury, Dulwich Hill, Haberfield and Hurlstone Park, as well as parts of Marrickville and Petersham. These areas are directly affected by the proposed planning changes.
As it stands:
• Summer Hill residents do not have direct State representation on these planning decisions
• Residents are being referred to MPs who do not represent this electorate
• Those MPs have not been part of the local discussions or process
Why this matters
These are major planning decisions that will shape our area for decades.
Residents would reasonably expect:
• Representation
• Clear information
• Accountability
At present, there is a clear gap.
Take action
If this concerns you, we encourage you to contact Jo Haylen directly and ask how Summer Hill residents will be represented and kept informed.
Jo Haylen MP
📧 summerhill@parliament.nsw.gov.au
You may wish to ask:
• Who is representing the 80,000 residents of the Summer Hill electorate on these decisions?
• What role will she continue to play in informing her constituents?
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OTHER NEWS:
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