scone.com.au50 Years in Local Government
COUNCILLORS Peebles, Watts and Driscoll collectively have more than 50 years experience in local government and will share their insights on International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8.
50 years in local government: Deidre Peebles, Lee Watts and Lorna Driscoll
The Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre and the Upper Hunter Shire Council will host a free evening function with refreshments and music by the Upper Hunter Conservatorium.
Lee Watts, who was the first female Mayor in the local area, encouraged people to attend to celebrate women’s day and learn more about the role women can have on local Council.
“It is important that women have equal representation in every part of life and that includes local Council,” said Cr Watts.
“I’d encourage people thinking about running for Council to attend, especially local women,” she said.
“All three of us have different perspectives on matters and it is important that we have diversity on Council.
“We are only too happy to share our experiences and assist other people to make a difference in their community; not just as Councillors, but as leaders in the workplace and the community,” Lee Watts said.
In Merriwa the Country Women’s Association will host a luncheon with guest speaker Jane Watson to talk about wills, powers of attorney and executors.
In Murrurundi people can enjoy a two course dinner and hear from two guest speakers, Murrurundi Public School principal Megan Druitt and artist, teacher and farmer Tania Hartigan.
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