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At the November Council elections the following Councillors were elected to Langridge Ward, listed here in order of first preference votes received:

* Jenny Farrar (Green)
* Annabel Barbara (ALP)
* Stephen Jolly (Socialist Party)

In the lead up to the election, CAG polled all candidates on behalf of the 1500 objectors to the Banco development proposal for Smith Street, on planning issues. Here's what our newly elected Langridge Ward Councillors told CAG they'd do in response to this question:

'If elected, what will you do to ensure an outcome on the proposed Smith Street development that reflects concerns outlined in the independent panel report 'Inner urban conservation and redevelopment', CAG's 'Interim Submission' and the opinions of the 1500 objectors to the planning application?'

Jenny Farrar - 'CAG have raised a number of very important issues and I will commit to reviewing this report and identifying critical planning issues that can be addressed for any future planning development on this site. I will also commit as I have done in the past to attend and discuss issues with CAG. I understand that Council has noted the report. I am interested in discussing this further with the Collingwood Action Group'.

Annabel Barbara - 'I am committed to taking CAG's submission and objectors' views on board to ensure that the proposed Smith Street development is defeated. I support residents' views that the proposed development is too large and has inappropriate purposes'.

Stephen Jolly - 'End all secrecy surrounding Council dealings with Banco, Yarra City Council and the State Government. Move for Council to reject the Banco development. Get Council to officially seek support from CFMEU for workbans on the project, if Banco attempt to go ahead. Council to sponsor and organise a mass meeting of local residents to canvass views on the development plan and take motions as to what to do next. Council to consider a local referendum in the area on the plan.'

The results for Melba and Nicholls Ward were as follows:

Melba Ward:

* Kay Meadows (ALP)
* Judy Morton (Independent)
* Gurm Sekhon (Green)

Nicholls Ward:

* Kathleen Maltzahn (Green)
* Jackie Fristacky (Independent)
* Paul D'Agostino (ALP)

For full details of enrolment, formal and informal votes, voter turnout etc visit Victorian Electoral Commission website (http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/council/Yarra/WP_Yarra_Results2004_Attendance.htm).