Article, Amalgamation could mean a cut-back of Council seats, 1986

Physical description

The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured by Nunawading would be certain to see the abolition of several seats from both the present councils. Chief Executive, Les Fell said in his report there would need to be an adjustment to the size of wards and the representation of councillors. He also said a combined union of Box Hill, Nunawading and Ringwood to create a city of 200,000 people would be difficult.

Summary

The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured by Nunawading would be certain to see the abolition of several seats from both the present councils.

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