Meet Lismore's new councillors at the show

WITH three new faces on Lismore City Council, a meet-and-greet morning tea at the Lismore show this Thursday morning could be the best way to get aquainted.

The new Lismore City Council team (rear l-r) Simon Clough, Neil Marks, Graham Meineke, Gianpiero Battista, Ray Houston and Mayor Jenny Dowell with (front l-r) Mathew Scheibel, Glenys Ritchie, Vanessa Ekins, Greg Bennett and Isaac Smith.

WITH three new faces on Lismore City Council, a meet-and-greet morning tea at the Lismore show this Thursday morning could be the best way to get aquainted.

Morning tea with the Councillors will take place at The North Coast National at 10.30am this Thursday with refreshments in the council's display area opposite the Lismore Showground's main gate.

You can ask questions, have a friendly chat and generally get to know your elected representatives a little better in a friendly and informal setting.

"This is a great opportunity to put a human face to your local politicians and talk to them about issues that concern you, ideas you have or even just what the weather's like," said the council's general manager Gary Murphy.

"The Councillors are all very approachable and this is a relaxed way to meet them face-to-face."

There are three new faces on Council - Greg Bennett, Mathew Scheibel and Glenys Ritchie. Re-elected Councillors are Jenny Dowell, Isaac Smith, Ray Houston, Neil Marks, Graham Meineke, Simon Clough, Vanessa Ekins and Gianpiero Battista.

Lismore City Council's other activities at this year's North Coast National from October 18-20 include:

1. Schools Water Challenge Awards ceremony - presented by Mayor Jenny Dowell at 11am Friday, October 19.
2. Health and nutrition assessments with the Move2Change crew.
3. Free 'Come to the heart' face painting.
4. Spin and Win - spin the wheel to win an instant prize at Council's new chocolate wheel.
5. Duraplas rainwater tank competition - don't miss your chance to enter the draw and win a rainwater tank.

PLUS:
• Cycle safety demonstrations.
• Schools Water Challenge poster exhibition.
• Performances by North East Waste's Greenhouse Team.
• Sustainable House display.
• Find out more about key Council projects and initiatives.
• View the Community Transport Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.