One More Blow to Vincent Identity

In another blow to the City of Vincent Council's push for incorporation into the City of Perth, the latter makes it very clear in its agenda report that it does not want to be split into wards. So much, then, for retaining the identity of Vincent as a ward of the City of Perth.

It wants "the City of Perth to retain existing electoral arrangements in accordance with the City of Perth Restructuring Act 1993 (undivided with Lord Mayor and eight Councillors)".

It does so in the knowledge that, because election candidates will need to canvas support across the whole local government area rather than just a part, it will be much more costly to stand for election - thus favouring those with deeper pockets or vested interests.