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Ian Norton, Alderman
Phone 24/7: 0407 951 437
email: ian.s.norton@bigpond.com

The Hazards of a Rural Lifestyle – Launceston & Its Surroundings

If we have learned anything from the recent Victorian bushfires, it's that nothing can be taken for granted when choosing a rural lifestyle – especially the inevitability of wild fires.

Obviously we need to alter our thinking on this important issue; however knee jerk reactions benefits no one. Having chosen a rural lifestyle, my wife Sylvia and I experience the threat every summer. Last summer shocked us.

Preparedness is now a necessity and I, along with my neighbours, will be upgrading our fire readiness. A cleared buffer is paramount; fifty metres rather than the recommended thirty being not unreasonable, with sprinklers covering the house.

Certainly an underground shelter would stack the odds of survival in favour residents, therefore it will be enthusiastically considered. All these precautions, though reasonable, come with conditions - council regulation.

As an elected alderman I'm duty bound to follow procedure; however I find the requirements somewhat overwhelming, and if I do, so will the majority of other rural residents.

I agree there should be guidelines especially where construction of an underground fire proof facility is considered. My personal opinion is that Tasmanian Fire Service should be the authority, with their ruling taking precedence.

It's preferable to have lives saved as opposed to restrictive regulation, that end in lives lost. We need assistance not impediment – commonsense not pig headedness.

Human nature predicts of those who will do their own thing regardless. My message to you is, seek advice and do the job to regulation standard. Do the research, and above all make it safe.

If you have concerns, I would like to hear from you!

Ian Norton

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Ian Norton, Alderman
Phone 24/7: 0407 951 437
email: ian.s.norton@bigpond.com

COMMITTED TO WINNING INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY FOR EVERYONE

The main reason I stood for Council was to ensure inclusion through consultation, by positioning aldermen within reach of their community. I believe that the mix of current aldermen ensures vigorous discussion and that we are collectively working towards the betterment of the whole municipality.

The old `Brisbane Street Barons' attitude needs to be put to sleep forever - we make sure as aldermen that we are accessible to everyone.

Ian Norton
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Ian Norton, Alderman
Phone 24/7: 0407 951 437
email: ian.s.norton@bigpond.com

THE TAMAR’S SILT & FLOOD PROBLEMS

The Tamar’s silt and flood problems are long standing and require the attention of all levels of government – Local, State & Federal.

The issues that need to be dealt with on the Tamar are complex. They require Council to be engaged in an ongoing planning processes in consultation with:

• Adjoining Local Government areas;
• State & Federal Governments; and
• The river’s communities and users.

I am committed to collaborative problem solving, and consultative planning processes, not only on this issue but also for the full range of environmental management issues that impact upon Launceston’s ratepayers.

Ian Norton your full time grassroots independent representative on council

Ian Norton, Alderman
Phone 24/7: 0407 951 437
email: ian.s.norton@bigpond.com
Ald. Ian Norton supports community consultation processes

Ian Norton: Your Fulltime Grassroots Independent Representative on Council

As a result of community consultation undertaken during my term as Alderman, these are issues I support:

• Sustainable economic development.
• Continued opposition to the Tamar Valley Pulp Mill.
• A sustainable park and ride program and affordable short term parking in the CBD.
• Promotion of Buy Locally.
• Renewable energy roll out and support.
• Fight against over governance.
• Easing restrictions on rural fire hazard reduction.
• Tamar silt management and flood protection.
• Investigate peak hour traffic congestion.
• Support for the aged and infirmed living at home.
• Establishment of a Youth Council.
• Loss of view as grounds for refusal in planning issues.
• Promotion of organic suburban community gardens.
• Free 24-hour maximum Grey Nomad service stop over at Inveresk.
• Commitment to Tamar regional development.
• Continue the fight for lower rates.
• Conditional support for a commonsense bike strategy.
• Promotion of heritage values.
• Unconditional support for Legacy and our service men and women.
  

I would appreciate your support in making progress
on these and other issues that are of importance
to Launceston City Council's ratepayers

Fulltime Grassroots Independent Representation

CONTACT INFORMATION
MOBILE: 0407 951 437
eMAIL: ian.s.norton@bigpond.com