June 1- 30, 2026: Issue 655

 

Update: Protect Pittwater’s petition progress

We consider the only future for this area and for the preservation of those ideals and policies for which we stand is to become an independent Shire … the need for this electoral reform has been clearly and sufficiently demonstrated to enable the Government to come to a decision and no longer forestall the issue. Put simply we call upon the Government to put the matter now to the people of A Riding to determine.

Warringah Shire Councillors Robert Dunn and Eric Green, representing A Riding - 1990

Photo: 'Welcome to Pittwater signage at North Narrabeen, where the Pittwater Council LGA commences, in 2013

We’re pleased to announce we’ve hit our target of 2,000 additional signatures (requested by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig). Together with last year’s 4,000 plus, we’ve collected well over 6,000 signatures. This represents approximately 10% of Pittwater residents - a resounding show of community support.  

We will be submitting this petition to the Minister shortly.

Recently, the Minister has advised that an electronic petition is acceptable.

This is very good news and we are continuing our petition drive electronically in order to give as many Pittwater residents as possible the chance to be heard, and to demonstrate our collective will to bring back Pittwater Council.  

Protect Pittwater invites residents to share the ePetition as widely as possible with family, friends and neighbours.

Here is the link to ePetition

For more information on our progress:

Any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us,

Anna Maria Monticelli
Vice President 
Protect Pittwater


Protect Pittwater was established in 2017 by Pittwater residents dedicated to reinstating the former Pittwater Council. In 2016, despite being deemed Fit for Future, the coalition government forced Pittwater to amalgamate with Warringah and Manly Councils. Our core mission is to bring back Pittwater Council to ensure strong, independent representation for our community, achieve better fiscal results with less bureaucracy and foster the unique environmental and urban characteristics of Pittwater for residents and visitors alike. We are non-partisan.