THE future of the state’s local councils will be known on Friday morning when Premier Mike Baird and Local Government Minister Paul Toole unveil their plan for council amalgamations.
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All of the state’s mayors, lord mayors and council general managers have been invited to a “webinar” presented by the Premier between 9.30am and 10.15am on Friday.
If the government proceeds with its draft intentions, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle councils will be merged, along with Maitland and Dungog.
A spokesperson for Mr Toole said she was unable to provide any information about the announcement when contacted by the Newcastle Herald on Thursday afternoon.
MERGERS IN MIND: Premier Mike Baird, centre, and Local Government Minister Paul Toole, right.
