Local Government Minister Tim Bull made a timely visit to Moorabool last week, as councillors prepared to release their draft budget tomorrow.
Mr Bull stopped for a coffee and bite of breakfast at Ballan Bakery, before meeting with Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell to talk rates.
“We discussed the current system and how it needs to be brought in line with peri-urban structures,” Cr Tatchell said.
“He’s a country boy himself so he’s interested in rate reform, and thinks it’s best to work through rate issues with flexibility.”
Owner of the Commercial Hotel in Ballan, Joc O’Connor, enjoyed a chat with the politician, and said it was great to see he was keen to get to know locals.
