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STONNINGTON COUNCIL
Speed limits to be slashed without consulting you first.

Stonnington Council has decided to implement 40KMH zones across much of Stonnington without consulting the community first.
It is being touted as "needed for safety" and to increase walking and cycling - with the aim of drastically reducing car usage.
There is no legal or legislated requirement for Council to do this.
If you live in the YELLOW areas - you will be affected.
Residents have a right to be consulted PRIOR to any changes being proposed or implemented.
We want Council to PAUSE the proposed 18 MONTH TRIAL
We want the proposed ZONES scrapped &
We want Council to consult and ask ALL residents, businesses and locals, before they
PLAN ANY SPEED LIMIT CHANGES
Sign our petition below and let's send the Council a clear message that it cannot simply dictate how we live without consulting us.
