A Southern Highlands councillor is calling for the entire council to be sacked, including himself, over its “insensitive” bushfire response.

Wingecarribee Mayor Duncan Gair is refusing to wave development application (DA) fees for victims looking to rebuild their homes.

The motion was defeated six votes to three at a heated council meeting last night, where the mayor banned bushfire victims from speaking.

Councillor Ian Scandrett tells Ray Hadley the council isn’t listening to the community.

“It was insensitive to say the least. There were people who have lost their homes.

“The best fix would be to sack us all.”

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Wingecarribee Deputy Mayor Gary Turland tells Deborah Knight the situation has gotten out of control, but he doesn’t agree the whole council should be sacked.

“Put [Councillor Ian Scandrett] aside. He has no control, he really is a non-event. So don’t listen to what he’s got to say.”

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