Singleton Council and Committee for Hunter strengthen partnership

Published on 17 March 2021

In a further commitment to a regional approach to economic diversification, Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore and General Manager Jason Linnane have sealed Singleton Council’s membership of the Committee of the Hunter at a meeting with the chair Richard Anicich AM and CEO Alice Thompson this week.

Council formally resolved to join the Committee of the Hunter at its February ordinary meeting to strengthen its advocacy efforts, particularly in relation to shared objectives with the Committee around enhancing the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the Hunter and to drive regional economic development and innovation.

Cr Moore said it was important that Singleton’s voice was included in regional advocacy efforts as the driver for economic prosperity for the Hunter.

“Economic diversification is an issue of extreme strategic important to our community, but the reality is, it’s an issue that is so much bigger than Singleton,” she said.

“Regardless of the global debate around the future of coal, it’s vital that we lay broad foundations to attract new industries and innovation in fields that may not even be imagined yet, and to ensure Singleton and the Hunter continue to be an economic force for NSW.

“That means making sure Singleton and our region are front of mind for all industries and investors looking for the best place to establish and working together with the Committee for the Hunter is an important avenue to achieving that.

“I’m very pleased to cement this partnership and I look forward to what we will deliver for the people of Singleton, and the wider Hunter.”

Committee for the Hunter CEO Alice Thompson welcomes the Council as a member, noting that representation of the Upper Hunter in the Committee is critical to the ongoing success of the organisation as a voice for the whole Hunter region. 

Committee for the Hunter Chair Richard Anicich AM said the addition of the Council will add to the diversity and weight of the Committee’s voice as it continues to increase the level and authority of its advocacy for the broader Hunter region.

“Having the Singleton Council as a member plays an important part in the Committee engaging across all levels of government including councils, and private and community sectors. It is also a significant step in our engagement with the Upper Hunter as the whole region looks to a more diverse economy and prosperous future,” Mr Anicich said.

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