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Blayney NewsBelow you will find short news articles relating to business services and activities of Blayney Shire Council. If an article does not appear below please contact the General Manager's Office for further information. Latest NewsGeneral Manager's Position - 18 Aug 2008Blayney Shire Council has an outstanding record of innovation and performance and is recognised for the standard and diversity of its facilities. Readily adjacent to the prominent regional centres of Bathurst and Orange, the Council has been promoted as a model for local authorities both in New South Wales and nationally. The new General Manager can be expected to find an enthusiatic workplace and community and will assume control of the strong governance principles, resources and assets that have been developed. The ability to communicate, to be desisive, to have a visionary approach and to respond to opportunities and aspirations will be important qualities for preferred consideration. This position represents a stimulating local government challenge in a Council and community working in harmony and apart from appropriate qualifications, applications should market individual skills and attributes. Blayney has a strong partnership with Industrial ventures such as the mining industry and the position represents an ideal career option for ambitious and discerning candidates. more ..Bike Week - Tablelands Area Road Safety Program - 15 Aug 2008 Bike Week is a state wide initiative of the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) aimed at increasing the profile of bicycles in the community as a viable transport mode as well as promoting health, safety and supporting the environmental benefits associated with bicycle use. Bike Week 2008 is from Sunday 20 September to Sunday 28 September. As part of Bike Week 2008, Tablelands Area Road Safety and Blayney Shire Council will be hosting a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, 20 September commencing 12noon at Heritage Park. more .. Entertainment featuring the Finest Actors and Musicians of our Metropolis - 07 Aug 2008 The Carcoar and District Historical Society Inc. presents on Saturday, 27th September, 2008 at 8.00pm (doors open at 7.30pm)at the School of Arts, Icely Street Carcoar. An Entertainment featuring the Finest Actors and Musicians of our Metropolis, Containing Novelties of Great Interest, Punctuated with Compositions Never Previously Performed,A Production of such Proportion and Elegance as has never before been Witnessed in this School of Arts. A Dissertation of the Historicity of the Region of Carcoar between the Years 1839 and 1900 THE CARCOAR CHRONICLESAdmission - $25.00, Aged Pensioners - $15.00 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Phone 63674155 or 63674087 (no tickets will be available on the night) Includes Supper and Souvenir Programme This is a fund raising event for the much need refurbishment of our historic Court House more ..Blayney Dolphins/Blayney CentrePoint Sport & Leisure Spring Relay Challange - 04 Aug 2008 BLAYNEY Dolphins/BLAYNEY CenterPoint Sport & Leisure SPRING RELAY CHALLENGE AT CENTREPOINT SPORT & LEISURESunday 21st September 2008Warm-up from 12.30pmRacing commences at 1pmJuniors aged from 7-12 years old on the daySeniors aged from 13-18 years oldA team consists of 4 swimmers, all in the designated age group, plus a nominated reserve. The reserve swimmer may also be nominated in another team, but individuals can only swim in two events on the day, plus the Family Relay, so care should be taken to avoid over-commitment. more ..BLAYNEY JUNIOR SPORT AWARDS 2008-2009 - 11 Jul 2008 The Blayney Shire Council, Reliance Credit Union, Nixon’s Transport and 1503 2BS Gold / 99.3 B-Rock FM, jointly sponsor the Blayney Junior Sport Awards.The awards are open to all Blayney youngsters (18 years and under) who either attend local schools or are members of a Blayney amateur sporting association. more .. Changes to NSW Road Rules - 27 Jun 2008
From 1 July 2008 there will be changes to NSW Road Rules. Some of the rules have only minor amendments, but all will attract fines and some will also attract demerit points. Please click on the following link to be directed to a copy of all the relevant changes.
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Our Future Mayor .. For the Day Competition - 20 Jun 2008 During Council’s Open Day one lucky High School student will be given the opportunity to be become Mayor of Blayney Shire Council for the Day! For competition entry details please download the information sheet below. more ..Our Future Deputy Mayor Competition - 20 Jun 2008 During Council’s Open Day one lucky Primary School student will be given the opportunity to be become Deputy Mayor of Blayney Shire Council for the Day! For competition entry details please download the information sheet below more ..New Lunch time trial classes - 06 Jun 2008 CentrePoint Sport and Leisure Centre will be trialing new lunch time classes in June more .. Documents on Public Display - 02 Jun 2008 Please click here to be directed to the documents currently on public display. more .. Mayoral Election Results - 26 May 2008 At an Extraordinary meeting of Council held on Friday 23rd May 2008, Cr Scott Ferguson was elected Mayor until the September 2008 General Elections. This election was in accordance with Section 295 of the Local Government Act following the death of Cr Ted Wilson in May 2008. Cr Ferguson can be contacted on 6368 2221 (home) or 0418 637 828 (mobile) for comment. more .. Are you thinking of becoming a Councillor? - 14 Apr 2008 Councillors play an important role in overseeing the functions and services of a council. They provide vision, strategic direction and make policy decisions on behalf of and for the benefit of their local community. The decisions they make can impact directly on many aspects of our lives, our local community and our local environment. more ..Draft Development Control Plan No. 6 (Development Guidelines for North Millthorpe) - 08 Apr 2008 Draft Development Control Plan No. 6 (Development Guidelines for North Millthorpe)
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that Blayney Shire Council has prepared a draft Development Control Plan (Draft DCP No.6 Development Guidelines for North Millthorpe) for exhibition. more ..
Copies of Council’s current Business Paper are available on the Friday prior to the meeting at the following locations:
(i) Post Office/General Store in Shire Village
If a person requires a copy of a business paper other than the current paper, a copy of the business paper can be made available to them. However such a request may attract an administrative fee. This fee is detailed in Council’s annual Management Plan.
Supporting calls at the Drought Summit in Parkes by Cr Robert Wilson, Mayor of Parkes and the efforts of the Mid Lachlan Alliance especially Cr Maurice Simpson of Weddin, the Chair of Centroc, Cr John Davis is calling for a war cabinet on drought and water supply.
Please click here to be directed to the draft amendment No 10 - North Millthorpe
Speaking on behalf of the WBC Alliance, the General Manager of Central Tablelands Water, Mr Tony Perry, advises that the rebate varies between $150 and $1,500 depending on tank size and whether it is plumbed to the toilet and washing machine. Eligibility for a rebate is as follows: The tank(s) must have a minimum 2000-litre capacity and be purchased in full and installed between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2009.Households not connected to the mains supply are eligible for a rebate for the purchase of the tank only.Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX (the Building Sustainability Index) for new homes, major renovations or a pool installation are not eligible for a rebate.Mr Perry further advised that full terms and conditions and application form are available from the Council websites of Wellington, Blayney, Cabonne and Central Tablelands Water or by contacting either of the administration offices.
For more Information please click on this link or visit Central Tablelands Water Website more ..
Council’s Draft Management Plan, covering the period 01 July 2007 to 30 June 2012, is on public exhibition following the May 2007 Council Meeting. |
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