Geelong Indy - 02nd June 2017

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Friday 2 June 2017

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Council denies ‘locking out’ residents

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NO WAY: Highton Lirbary closure protesters Debra Chapman, Brian McGlade and Pam McGlade outside this week’s “transition consultation” meeting.

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Protesters take on libraries talk Ron Nelson

Protesters have accused City Hall of locking them out of a meeting to discuss Highton Library’s future. About 40 protesters gathered outside the venue on Wednesday but City Hall denied locking them out, saying the “library closure transition meeting“ was invitation-only for nine community representatives.

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The meeting followed the council’s promise to consult the public on the closure of Barwon Heads, Highton and Chilwell libraries. But City Hall employees denied the protesters entry when they arrived at St John’s Church, said protester and former councillor Ron Nelson. The snub left the crowd of mostly-elderly Highton residents fuming, he said.

“They weren’t allowed inside the meeting room - it shows huge disrespect for Geelong residents and is the greatest mockery of our democratic process “These people took time out of their day to hear council’s proposals. Most people my age are at work or picking up the kids from school.”

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