The City of Sydney Council’s ‘Keep It Local’ push has become a point of contention, with some of the City’s own councillors questioning the initiative’s purpose and independence.

Liberal Councillor Edward Mandla has alleged the initiative is nothing more than an attack on NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell’s attempts to reform local council boundaries, while both Mr Mandla and Living Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas have raised concerns over the ownership of the Keep It Local website.

Mr Mandla said: “At best, this is completely unprofessional. At worst, another misstep for what has to be the Lord Mayor’s worst year ever.”