Willy Benter Your Local Voice For Warrnambool Council

10/01/2025

Head to https://www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au/ to help plan Warrnambool's future.

"We really want to hear from the community," mayor Ben Blain.

10/01/2025

Hi all,

The Warrnambool City Council is planning for the next 4 years. They would like to hear from the community and their vision for the City's future.

Please go to https://www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au/ to have your say.

There will also be listening posts to talk to the council, please see information below.

We hope to see you about.

20/12/2024

06/11/2024

Hi all,

The results are in. I have been successfully elected to represent the Hopkins River Ward for the Warrnambool City Council.

Thank You to the Warrnambool Community for your support, I look forward to representing you for the next 4 years.

23/10/2024

Hi all,

Here is a friendly reminder to make sure you Vote!
All votes need to be in by Friday 25th of October.

I would like to thank the Warrnambool Community and the Hopkins River Ward for all your support during the campaign.

Vote 1 W***y Benter - Your local Voice to Council!

23/10/2024

'Allansford always seems to be the long lost cousin...'

21/10/2024

18/10/2024

Hello all,

During my campaign some of the main concerns raised by the Allansford community was the lack of footpaths and inconsistent speed zones.

I have contacted The Standard on this issue and they are willing to write a story about your concerns.

I am hoping everyone interested in this topic can gather at Schrader Park Playground, Tooram Road on Tuesday the 22nd of October at 3:45pm to talk to The Standard.

The Allansford community have the opportunity to be seen and heard in regards to this issue.

Please share these details with friends and family, everyone is welcome.

15/10/2024

Hello Everyone!

You should have all received your ballot papers in the mail.
Be sure to Vote 1 W***y Benter for your local voice to council.

All ballots need to be filled out and mailed back/dropped in by 6pm on Friday the 25th of October.

If you have questions or concerns please reach out.

I will still be out and about in Warrnambool, so feel free to drop by my next listening post for a chat which will be at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, tomorrow at 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

I will also be hosting a listening post at the Allansford General Store this Saturday the 19th of October from 9:00am to 10:00am and Simpsons Milk bar fish and chips, from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

I look forward to seeing and hearing from you all!

Vote 1 W***y Benter for Hopkins River Ward

10/10/2024

Out and About in Allansford - feedback from leaflet dropping and listening posts held at the Allansford General Store.

Many topics and concerns were discussed including:

The Freckled Duck Bakery Parking:

As most of you are aware the parking and potholes at the local bakery is an issue. The Council has allocated $500,000 from its previous budgets to be used for the upgrade of parking and drainage for the area.
Warrnambool City Council placed the job out for tender and found the quotes were higher than expected, due to this I’m of the understanding that Council will carry out these works themselves. I suspect the project would start in March/April next year ahead of winter, if I find out any more information I will pass it on.

Other concerns that were raised include:

- The need for footpaths, to the Playground and Primary School

- The Ziegler Prd Bridge upgrade

- Reducing the speed limit on Carrolls Road and Tooram Road

- Fixing the town storm water drainage system

- The need for playground fencing to improve safety and useability of Schrader Park

All of these topics are on my list to take to council.

Allansford has missed out for so long on the fundamental needs of the community and is overlooked year after year when it comes to allocation of budgets.

My aim is to address these concerns with the support of the community, through collaboration, we can create change.

Please reach out if you have any concerns or wishes for the community.

Also, feel free to drop by my next listening post for a chat which will be at the Allansford General Store this Saturday the 12th of October from 9:00am to 10:00am and Simpsons Milk bar fish and chips, from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

I will also be hosting a listening post at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, Wednesday the 16th of October from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm.

I look forward to seeing you there.

10/10/2024

Out and About in East Warrnambool - feedback from leaflet dropping and Listening posts.

I have held listening posts at Simpsons Milk Bar and Fish n Chips and at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre recently, the most discussed topics include the following:

Hard Rubbish collection:

This has been proposed before in the past and I have had a brief discussion with the CEO of the Warrnambool City Council about this this topic. It was indicated that it would be possible to do a costing and viability assessment for hard rubbish collection for all of Warrnambool, if requested by the councillors.

Footpaths:

The condition of footpaths and lack of footpaths in certain areas is an issue in East Warrnambool and Allansford, I will be working to achieve a better footpath network for these areas.

Playground Fencing:

All playgrounds need to have basic fencing and a sheltered area, to improve safety and useability of the playgrounds for the public.

Roads and potholes:

The quality of the roads and amount of potholes is a large issue for the community, but we as a council can lobby for more funding to fix the roads.

Youth engagement:

In many areas within Warrnambool our youth are overlooked. I will be lobbying to improve youth engagement within the community through projects such as building a skate park in East or North Warrnambool.

Communication with the community:

Common feedback within the community is that most residents feel their voices are not being heard. I plan to improve this by representing you and taking your wishes and concerns to council directly.

My next listening post will be at the Allansford General Store this Saturday the 12th of October from 9:00am to 10:00am,
and Simpsons Milk bar fish chips, from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

I will also be hosting a listening post at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, Wednesday the 16th of October from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm.

I hope to see you all there.

Also, a big shout out to the Staff and Volunteers at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre, keep up the good work!