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PENSIONER RATE REBATE POLICY Council is in the process of determining the future Pensioner Rate Rebate Policy for eligible residents within the new boundaries which now represent Cumberland City Council. As the former Lord Mayor of Parramatta, and your current Ward Councillor, I am aware of the generous rate rebate which eligible pensioners received from the former Parramatta City Council. The rebate was larger than that provided by either the former Auburn or Holroyd Councils (approx. $100 more). The future policy which Council proposes is presently on exhibition and supports the continuation of the extra $100. I am writing to you today as part of my continued support of the continuation of this policy, however, during discussion on this issue, various Councillors from other wards outside of the former Parramatta area expressed a desire to eliminate the extra benefits provided under the former Council Policy. ....