Candidates Requests for Information Register
Council’s Election Period Policy requires that during the Election Period, Council will publish a Register listing all requests from candidates relating to electoral matters, and non-routine requests as well as the responses provided. The information will be published to the council’s website and updated daily, or as required.
Council recognises that all candidates in an election have a right to information held by Council. However, it is important that sitting Councillors continue to receive information that is necessary to fulfil their elected roles. Neither Councillors nor candidates will receive information or advice from Council staff that might be perceived to support election campaigns and there shall be complete transparency in the provision of all information and advice during the Election Period.
A Register of Requests for Information from Candidates (the Register) in the upcoming Council election will be kept from the close of nominations to the day of the election which will record requests by persons who identify themselves as candidates when seeking information from Council. The register will also record the responses provided.
The Register will be updated regularly by Council’s Governance team with all requests from candidates being added to ensure equity of information for all candidates.
Any enquiries regarding the Register can be directed to Council’s Governance team by phoning 02 60229 300 or by emailing [email protected].
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Candidate name
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Date of request
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Information requested
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Was information provided? Yes/No |
Date of response |
Information provided |
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Angie Westneat
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29/08/2025
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- An urgent review regarding the Wodonga West Primary school crossing on Lawrence Street with markers put on the road on either side approaching the crossing indicating it is a 40 km zone, and the current lights be upgraded to a higher alert lighting.
- A review of the Anzac Parade crossing, changes to the current 60 km zone to be reduced to 40 km, and additional markers and signage.
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Yes |
03/09/2025 |
In August 2024, Wodonga Council engaged Safe Systems Solutions to undertake a comprehensive review of all pedestrian crossings across the municipality. This review resulted in a prioritised list of recommended safety improvements.
As part of this work:
- Immediate actions that did not require further design or approvals have been completed. These include vegetation trimming, line marking, and signal timing reviews.
- Protective bollards have been installed on Victoria Cross Parade to improve pedestrian safety on traffic islands.
- Speed cushions have been installed on the approach to the Anne Street school crossing on Thomas Mitchell Drive to reduce vehicle speeds.
- The Lawrence Street crossing at Melrose Drive has received a $200,000 grant through the School Crossing Program Infrastructure Funding Program. Planned upgrades include a raised crossing at the existing traffic lights and other safety enhancements.
- Council is also finalising the scope of works under the Safer Local Roads Program, which will include infrastructure upgrades to crossings identified in the Safe Systems Review.
- In addition, Council’s Infrastructure team is currently undertaking a municipality-wide speed zone review, which includes Thomas Mitchell Drive. This review has been delayed due to recent updates to the Victorian speed zoning guidelines, which require further consideration before progressing.
The feedback provided regarding visibility, signage, and speed concerns at both Lawrence Street and Anzac Parade (Thomas Mitchell Drive) will be noted and considered as part of ongoing planning and prioritisation. Any changes to speed zones or infrastructure such as signage and lighting would require coordination with relevant road authorities and may be subject to further approvals.
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