What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 25 May 2018

Youth Council

Applications are now open for the 2018/2019 Bathurst Regional Youth Council. The Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people aged between 15 and 18 years to engage with the Council and other youth service providers. Applications close at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 12 June 2018 and forms are available on Council’s website. For more information call Council on 6333 6523.

Environmental Burn

An environmental burn is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26 May at Brooke Moore Reserve,

West Bathurst. For more information call Council on 6333 6111.

Community Pet Desexing Program

In partnership with the RSPCA, Council is holding a community pet desexing program, which will run

from June 4-15 . This program is open to pensioners and low income earners who are Bathurst residents. The program provides a subsidised cost for the desexing of cats and dogs, with the cost of mircochipping included. First vaccinations are included for dogs only. Pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost for both dogs and cats.

Female Male

Dog $65.00 $50.00

Cat $50.00 $35.00

Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. To reserve a place contact one of the

following surgeries:

Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital 6331 1222

Durham Street Veterinary Clinic 6334 2009

Dr Tom’s Veterinary Practice 6332 3222

Bathurst Veterinary Hospital 6332 5800

Author talk at the Library

Join author, film director and artist Michael Rubbo on Friday 1 June at 6.15pm to discuss his book "Travels With My Art". After making his Emmy award-winning film Vincent and Me, Michael discovered a love for painting outside and working with sticky oil paints- just like Van Gogh. Since this new discovery he has been on a mission through his book to spread the magic.

Bookings essential on 6333 6281.

Temporary Road Closures

Limekilns Road

Limekilns Road, between Hughes Street and Marsden Lane will be temporarily closed to traffic until Friday, 22 June for road and stormwater works. Local traffic can access McBrien Drive from east bound direction during the period of the closure.

Bathurst and Prince Streets

Bathurst Street, between Bridge and North Streets, along with Prince Street between Bathurst andChurch Streets will be temporarily closed during May and June for road and stormwater works.Resident access will be maintained during the closure.

Abandoned shopping trolleys

Abandoned shopping trolleys are an issue for our community and can be hazardous and unsightly.

It is illegal to abandon a shopping trolley in a public place and offenders can be issued with a $110 on the spot fine. Most retailers have systems in place to collect trolleys that have been removed from stores and car parks. For details visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Remember to be Water Wise - Saving water at home

There are easy things we can do at home to save water. Make sure dishwashers and washing machines are full before using them. Limit shower times to under four minutes and turn off the tap when you brush your teeth.

For water saving tips visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

For more news visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov..au/waterwise

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