Council News - 16 June 2021

Council News - 16 June 2021 Dates to Note Friday 25 June 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell East) Monday 28 June 2021 - Recycling collection (Grenfell West) Street Stalls Friday 18 June 2021 - The Henry Lawson High School P&C Saturday 19 June 2021 - Nil Advertisements JUNE 2021 COUNCIL MEETING

Residents are hereby advised that due to extenuating circumstances the next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Thursday, 24 June 2021 commencing at 5:00pm.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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 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 9:00am on Friday 18 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 9:00am on Friday 18 June 2021.

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.

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

Henry Lawson Way (Forbes Road) – multiple worksites

Culvert replacements, intersection upgrades, guardrail installation

31 October 2021

Heathcotes Lane at Burrangong Creek

Culvert replacement

30 September 2021

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

Culvert replacement

Mid July 2021

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

Culvert replacement

Mid July 2021

Existing Company Dam Amenities site

Construction works

Mid July 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

30 September 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.

Authorised by

PO Box 125

GRENFELL  NSW  2810

GLENN CARROLL

GENERAL MANAGER