What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 10 August 2018

Inland Sea of Sound

Inland Sea of Sound will is on 30 November and 1 December. Artists include The Cat Empire and Deborah Conway. Early bird tickets are available until 31 August visit www.inlandseaofsound.com.au for tickets or more information.

BizMonth Business Lunch with David Koch

Reserve your seat for Council's BizMonth Business Lunch with David Koch on 26 September, proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank. David is one of Australia’s most recognised faces, as co-host of Seven Network's Sunrise for over 15 consecutive years and as a respected business commentator.

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased via www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talks at the Library

Carmel Bendon

Writer, academic and presenter of “All Things Medieval”, Carmel Bendon, will be visiting the

Library on Thursday 16 August at 6.15 pm to talk about her new novel “Grasping at Water”.

Ursula Dubosarsky

Award winning author, Ursula Dubosarsky will be discussing her new children’s book “Lead

Stone Beetle” on Friday 17 August at 10.30 am.

For all event bookings, contact Bathurst Library on 6333 6281. All author talks are free.

Book Week

Beloved children’s character, Olivia the Pig, will visit the library during Book Week. The library in conjunction with BooksPlus will hold story time sessions from 22-24 August. Olivia will visit each session to say hello and pose for photos.

Story time Sessions

Wednesday 22 August at 11am-12pm, 3.45-4.30pm

Thursday 23 August 3.45- 4.30pm

Friday 24 August 11am-12pm, 3.45-4.30pm

BMEC

There’s plenty left of the annual season at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre plus some extra shows coming to town.

Catch these shows :

· Madame Butterfly presented by Opera Australia

Thursday 16 August 2018 at 7.30 pm

· Monthly Band Night - Senor Cabrales

Friday 17 August 2018 at 8.00 pm

Levee Ready Bathurst

The SES in partnership with Council is running an information session on Tuesday 14 August from 6.00pm-8.00pm at Panthers. Learn more about levees and talk about options for actions if the levees fail or overtop. For more information or to RSVP phone 6334 8555.

Access Improvement for Small Business Grants

Grants are available to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of either 50% of project costs, or up to a maximum of $5,000 on a dollar for dollar basis.

For further details, contact Council on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website. Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 31 August 2018.

CCTV Funding Program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar for dollar basis. For more information or an application package, contact Council on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website.

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 17 August 2018.

Have YourSay

Council is seeking community feedback on the following:

DCP Amendment - 2018 Housekeeping

Council is currently reviewing the development controls relating to:

· Requirements for LED street lighting

· Two-storey dwellings

· Fire system requirements for certain developments

· Pre-development application meetings for certain developments within the Heritage Conservation Area

Finance - Investment of Surplus Funds Policy

Council has reviewed its investment policy to ensure Council continues to maximise investment income and preserve capital to assist with funding requirements for projects identified in the Bathurst 2040 Community Strategic Plan.

Finance - Borrowing Policy

Council has developed a borrowing policy. The policy provides a framework for Council to borrow funds while ensuring ongoing viability by now allowing overall borrowings to extend Council beyond its ability to meet future repayments and budgetary obligations.

To provide feedback on the above visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]