A LACK of financial support for the Twin Cities' eisteddfod and pipes and drums band by Wodonga Council has been highlighted by Albury councillors.
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Graham Docksey and David Thurley aired concerns as Albury Council on Tuesday night approved a further $100,000 for a cricket hub in Wodonga.
"It would appear...they're not paying anything towards the upkeep of the Albury Wodonga Pipes and Drums," Cr Docksey said.
"Albury Wodonga Pipes and Drums train in Wodonga, they are based in Wodonga, they support the Wodonga Show, they support the Wodonga Anzac Day service....yet they're not putting any money in.
"I notice also we're talking in terms of the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod.
"I would like to see Wodonga come to the party and support these activities that support both cities."
On Tuesday night Albury Council committed $13,000 to the band over two years to help buy kilts.
A council report stated the group had made unsuccessful funding applications to Wodonga.
Cr Thurley wants more equitable funding for the dancing and music festival.
"The eisteddfod is called the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod but the funding is at least, I think when I last looked, was about 10:1 Albury to Wodonga," he said.
Cr Alice Glachan suggested the money for the cricket centre could be reduced through paying directly to the band and/or eisteddfod.
Council general manager Frank Zaknich said talks with Wodonga should occur before such a move.
He said the cricket hub was a Two Cities, One Community initiative while the band and eisteddfod had "not been part of that conversation historically".
Meanwhile, the council has endorsed the city's draft budget for feedback.
Cr Thurley urged those with concerns to respond before it is adopted in June.
"We would love to hear the public tell us what they think of this now, rather than complain later," he said.
From Saturday it will be online and in hard copy form at the city's libraries and headquarters in Kiewa Street.