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Council finally responds to court no-show

February 5, 2025 7:51 am in by
Image: Darren Cutrupi

The Upper Hunter Shire Council says it’s decided to answer questions about their no-show at a recent court case after a public uproar over the issue.

Last week we asked the council several questions including why they didn’t attend Scone Local Court where Blandford man Chris Richards was challenging a $4000 fine for the alleged illegal disposal of asbestos.

They stated they wouldn’t talk about the matter in the media.

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But Mayor Maurice Collison said they had a change of heart after the interest our story generated.

He said the cost to ratepayers was about the same as issuing a parking fine.

Councillor Collison said a staff member being home sick is the reason they weren’t represented in court.

“Yes there was a breakdown with calendar invites etc but it’s not the end of the world,” he said.

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