Requiem for Ilott Green

Last week Council voted to extend the agreement
with the School of Music to replace this lovely
green space with a building development.
The extension was voted against by Crs Jack Ruben
and Bryan Pepperell who firmly believe it should
be retained as green space and not become part of
the built environment.

Cr Bryan Pepperell reminded the Council of how
he stood beside Jack Ilot on the day Mr Ilot was taken
in a wheelchair and shown the space that would be
named after him. Cr Pepperell was accompanied by
Cr Mary Varnham who later campaigned with
Pepperell to retain the Green as open green space.
Councillor David Zwartz campaigned with Cr Pepperell for
the Green's retention in his time on Council.

Cr Ruben has opposed the development since his
election to Council.

We at Pepptalk wonder where the other
Green councillors are.