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Here you all are ready for another riveting retelling of the happenings from Tamworth's coalface of democracy, sometimes known as Ray Walsh House.
And what a discerning, selective bunch you are tuning-in to Tamworth's best and only, tried and true, most live and lively local council blog.
In the words of Spinal Tap's lead-guitarist, Dave St Hubbins: "I believe virtually everything I read, and I think that is what makes me more of a selective human than someone who doesn't believe anything."
We digress, so before we set sail on this live-blogging toboggan, here's some memory jogging snippets of what's on the agenda.
Tamworth Regional Council will vote on rate rises and pay increases on same night
A RESIDENTIAL rate rise and an increase to councillor pay-packets could be approved when Tamworth Regional Council meets.
The councillors will vote on the region's budget for the next 12 months which includes a recommendation to increase rates by 2.7 per cent and consider a 2.5 per cent pay-rise for themselves. Read more.
Next year's budget up for a vote
The council will vote on its annual operational plan for the coming year which includes $80 million worth of projects. Read more.