Council News - 26 May 2021

Council News - 26 May 2021 Dates to Note Friday 28 May 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell East) Monday 31 May 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell West) Street Stalls Friday 28 May 2021   Grenfell Historical Society Saturday 29 May 2021   Nil Advertisements NEW REQUIREMENT FOR ONLINE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

The NSW Government recently released legislative changes which require all Development Applications to be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal from 1 July 2021.

The NSW Planning Portal is a central platform through which Development Applications and other applications can be submitted online; anywhere, anytime.

Weddin Shire Council commenced accepting Development Applications, Modifications, Complying Development Certificate applications, Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates and Section 68 applications via the Portal on 17 May 2021. Applicants can continue to lodge these applications at Council’s Administration Building up until 1 July 2021.

Further information relating to the NSW Planning Portal and online applications can be accessed at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council’s Environmental Services staff Ph: (02) 6343 1212.

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017-2022 & OPERATIONAL PLAN 2021/2022

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Council has reviewed and prepared the following draft documents for the 2021/2022 financial year: -

Revised Delivery Program 2017-2022 Draft Operational Plan 2021/2022

The Delivery Program translates the long-term goals documented in the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Weddin 2026 into actions that Council will undertake during its five-year term. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent extension of the electoral cycle, the Delivery Program has been reviewed and revised accordingly so as to match the extended term of Council.

The draft Operational Plan outlines the specific tasks to be carried out during the 2021/2022 financial year so as to deliver Council’s commitments in the Delivery Program. The Plan includes: -

details of the specific tasks for the year under each of the CSP’s six (6) main objectives; the revenue policy including rates and charges, licence fees and charges, and an income and expenditure statement; a detailed budget; and a schedule of road and street programs.

The draft documents are currently on display for comment and can be viewed on Council’s Public Exhibition webpage.

Written submissions are invited from the public and will be received up until 4:00pm on Thursday 17 June 2021.

POLICY FOR FEES, EXPENSES AND FACILITIES FOR COUNCILLORS 2021/2022

Notice is hereby given of Council’s intention to adopt its updated Policy for Fees, Expenses and Facilities for Councillors 2021/2022.

The draft Policy is currently on display for comment and can be viewed on Council's Public Exhibition webpage.

Written submissions are invited from the public and will be received up until 4:00pm on Thursday 17 June 2021.

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is currently inviting applications for the following positions: -

Position

Salary

Closing Date

Trainee Biosecurity Officer (Limited duration appointment up to 2 years)

Up to $713.80 per week

9.5% superannuation

Friday 28 May 2021

Works Engineer

Up to $1,671.20 per week

3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

9.5% superannuation

Friday 28 May 2021

Further information and position descriptions detailing the selection criteria can be obtained from Council’s Employment webpage or by contacting Council’s Administration Office during business hours via Ph: (02) 6343 1212 or Email:

Applications will be received up until 5:00pm on Friday 28 May 2021.

NOTICE OF WORKS

Residents are advised that Council will be continuing ongoing works in a number of locations as follows: -

Location

Details of works

Expected completion date

Hunters Bridge over Tyagong Creek on Henry Lawson Way (Young Road)

Bridge remediation

30 June 2021

Heathcotes Lane at Burrangong Creek

Culvert replacement

30 June 2021

Hancock Flinns Road – 3km from intersection with Sandy Creek Road

Culvert replacement

30 June 2021

Back Piney Range Road – 6km from intersection with Mid Western Highway

Culvert replacement

30 June 2021

Existing Company Dam Amenities site

Construction works

30 June 2021

Nowlans Road from intersection with Bimbi-Quandialla Road working north for approximately 15kms to the edge of the seal

Gravel resheeting, minor clearing, table drain reinstatement and extensions to the existing stormwater network

Early July 2021

During these works residents can expect heavy machinery to be active and as such traffic control will be in place; travellers should allow for short delays and possible detours. Some noise and dust disturbance is expected due to the use of various plant and equipment onsite, however any impact to residents will be minimised where possible.

Please direct any queries or concerns to Council’s Engineering department during business hours Ph: (02) 6343 1212.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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PO Box 125

GRENFELL  NSW  2810

GLENN CARROLL

GENERAL MANAGER