What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 17 May 2019

What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

Begonia house closing soon

This is the last chance to see the begonia house in Machattie Park. The display will close on Friday, 24 May.

Notice of environmental burn

A low intensity burn is proposed at Hillview Estate Reserve at Napoleon Reef on Saturday 25 May, subject to weather conditions. The aim of the burn is to encourage the regrowth of a diverse range of native grasses, herbs and wildflowers within the bushland reserve.

There is potential for smoke to impact surrounding residents and roads. A letterbox drop will be conducted to notify surrounding residents of measures to prepare their properties.

Waste 2 Art Exhibition

The Waste 2 Art Exhibition is open at BMEC featuring 108 artworks inspired by waste.

The free exhibition is on until Sunday,19 May. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Heritage Assistance Grants

Applications are now invited for small grants for the following funds:

Bathurst Region Heritage Fund

Provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.

Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund

Provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to improve, repair and maintain buildings within the Bathurst CBD.

Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund

Provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.

Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on Council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or from the Civic Centre. The closing date for applications is 31 May.

For more information call 6333 6211.

@ the Library

National Simultaneous Storytime

The Library will host National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, May 22 at 11.00am

The book Alpacas with Maracas will be read as part of this nationwide effort to get one million kids reading. Entry is free.

Be Connected

Be Connected (free tech help) 29 April – 5 July (Mondays & Fridays only). The service offers free one-on-one technology assistance between 10am – 12noon on Mondays and Fridays. Bookings essential.

Talk

Thursday 23 May - Avoiding Scams, 11am.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Bathurst Library Survey

· Draft Delivery Program 2019-2023 & Operational Plan 2019-2020

· Development Control Plan Changes

· Heritage Conservation Area Review

· Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum consultation

· Local Environment Plan Changes

Bathurst Family Fun Day

A free family fun day will be held on Saturday, 18 May from 11.00am – 2.00pm at Bicentennial Park. Enjoy activities, games, food and entertainment. For more information phone Centacare on 6331 8944.

Get involved in the Bathurst Winter Festival

Expressions of interest are now open for local businesses, community groups and food vendors to be involved in the Winter Festival. There are several ways to participate. To find out more visit bathurstwinterfestival.com.au or call 6333 6111.

Youth Council Recruitment

Applications to join the Youth Council will open on Wednesday, 15 May for people aged 15-18 years. Applications are open until 12 June. For further information or to apply visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au.au/youth or by phoning 6333 6523.

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

ENDS

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