Shell Cove residents feel Shellharbour City Council isn't playing fair when it comes to changes in their streets. Residents in Rangoon Avenue , across the road from planned sports fields, have been tussling with the council for months about the location of the entry driveway. The driveway would be on their street, leading to increased traffic from people using the sports fields. During negotiations, the council sent out letters asking for feedback on proposed changes, including the construction of a parking bay and stopping buses and trucks from using the street. Residents were unhappy that the matter went before the council's Local Transport Forum meeting two weeks before the window for feedback had closed. "While they they'll maintain that it's just a recommendation, it still shouldn't have gone to a committee before feedback was given," Rangoon Avenue resident Joss Lynch said. "Collectively as a community, none of us are happy about it. We don't feel like it was fair." Mr Lynch suggested it was part of a pattern from the council "to suit their own agenda". "Just doing little decisions, pushing them through so no one can see actually what the end result's going to be until it's too late to change anything," Mr Lynch said. He also questioned the changes to the road being made while the council was meant to be assessing the relocation of the driveway entry. "Why do any road traffic or traffic changes before that happens?" "It just doesn't make sense. They should make an informed decision when they've got all the facts, and make a decision that is the best decision." A council spokesperson said sending the matter to the Local Transport Forum was "one part of council's assessment process" "In this instance, council sought feedback from both residents and the Local Transport Forum on a range of proposed traffic measures," the spokesperson said. "The transport forum supported the report to load limit Rangoon Avenue in response to resident concerns with trucks and buses. "Following this, further resident feedback has resulted in a reduction in the no stopping zone and four extra car spaces added, which will be created at the sports fields. "Council has been engaging with Rangoon Avenue residents regarding the Shell Cove sportsfield access for many months. "Resident consultation has resulted in some changes such as no trucks or buses (7.5 Tonne load limit), bus stop on Harbour Boulevard, No Stopping Zone reduction and additional parking spaces." I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide. If I'm not writing, I'm reading. I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide. If I'm not writing, I'm reading. Find out what's happening in local business. Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarGuide, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Stay in the know on news that matte
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