GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION Your Weekly Wrap Up Friends of the Library-Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Library held their Annual Book Sale during the Australian Celtic Festival from Wednesday: 1 May through to Saturday, 4 May. The sale was a tremendous success, raising funds to acquire new resources for the library. The event was well-attended, reflecting the community's strong support for their local library. The Library Team extends its thanks to the Friends of the Library for their significant efforts in organising and managing the sale, which involved a great deal of planning and heavy lifting Centennial Parklands Project Resumes Shay Brennan Construction returned to the Centennial Parklands Project site last Monday, 6 May following a temporary halt for the Australian Celtic Festival setup and delivery. Work on the Project is now back on track. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council NDIS Friends Hub Activities The Life Choices-Support Services NDIS Friends Hub has been getting crafty lately, creating vibrant Mother's Day mementos last week. Participants enjoyed the chance to express their creativity and make unique gifts to celebrate the special occasion. These activities are part of the Hub's ongoing efforts to foster community spirit and provide meaningful experiences for its members. Discover more about what Council has been up to in this week's updates! HAVE YOUR SAY TOWARDS 2034 JOIN THE CONVERSATION HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE 17 MAY! Public Notice COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY Alcohol prohibited areas and alcohol free zone Council is seeking public comment in relation to the re-establishment of Council's Alcohol Prohibited Areas and Alcohol Free Zone. Currently Coronation Park (skatepark Lions Park Veness Park, Anzac Park, King Edward Park, King George Oval and Park, and Quinton and O'Shea Parks which are on the C's of Wentworth and Lambeth St Glen Innes are established as Alcohol Prohibited Areas Council's current Alcohol Free Zone extends the whole of Grey Street between Taylor Street and Oliver Street including those Streets, public places and car parks Intersecting and adjacent to Grey Street from the eastern side of East Avenue to the western side of Church Street. Council is calling for submissions relating to this proposal. Submissions are to be lodged in writing to Council no later than 13 June 2024 Please address your submissions to: The General Manager PO Box 61 GLEN INNES NSW 2370 Should you require any further information in relation to this matter, please contact Council's Church Street Office on (02) 6730 2350 during business hours. Bernard Smith GENERAL MANAGER Current Advertised Development Applications Glen Innes Severn Council is considering the following Development Application: No 56/23-24 PAN-438943 Applicant: Railway Tavern Pty Ltd Development: Alterations & Additions to Existing Licensed Premises and Subdivision Land: 80 Bourke Street and 99 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes NSWLot 1 DP802654 Lot 1 DP405738 & Lots 16 & 17 Section 18 DP758447 Relevant plans are available for inspection on Glen Innes Severn Council's website at: www. gisc.nsw.gov.au with further documentation available for inspection at Council's Department of Place and Growth Office at 136 Church St. Glen Innes during business hours. Any submissions to the application must be received in writing by close of business on Thursday 23 May 2024 Amendments to Local Government and Planning Legislation now require the public disclosure of donations or gifts when lodging or commenting on development proposals. Anyone lodging or commenting on a development proposal will be required to disclose any political donations or gifts they have made in the two years preceding the application Disclosure statements are available from Council's administration office at 136 Church Street, Glen Innes. COUNCIL AT WORK! Wentworth Street Bridge The Wentworth Street bridge replacement project is progressing well with abutments and precast planks now in place. This project. funded by the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program, is now 50 per cent complete The new bridge aims to improve safety and accessibility for local residents and enhance connectivity for the town of Glen Innes Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 24 May 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township, and Pinkett Road General pothole patching, street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Stonehenge Road Tindals Road Hazelwood Road, Pedows Road Glen Elgin Road and Ten Mile Road Maintenance crew is line marking vegetation control on bridge approaches and weed spraying The Bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road and at the intersection of Grafton Street and Coronation Avenue Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line: (02) 67302371 or roads@gic.nsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available! Tradesperson (Welder)-closes 20 May 2024 Drainage Team Leader-closes 20 May 2024 Assets Officer-closes 27 May 2024 Creditors Officer-closes 27 May 2024 Executive Assistant (Place & Growth)- &G Maternity Relief - closes 27 May 2024 Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Administration/Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker Ongoing For more information, or to apply, please visit www.gic.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun 8am Every Saturday SEE WHAT'S ON! Glen Innes Cottage Markets 7.30am held each Saturday in Lion's Park located on the corner of East Avenue and Ferguson Street in Glen Innes 16 May Extraordinary Council Meeting 9am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre 18 May Children & Family Services Family Fun Day 10am Australian Standing Stones Centennial Parklands 23 May Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre SCAN FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events, new tourism products and new businesses. Please send through all assets including Information, images and flyers (pdf) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION Your Weekly Wrap Up Friends of the Library - Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Library held their Annual Book Sale during the Australian Celtic Festival from Wednesday : 1 May through to Saturday , 4 May . The sale was a tremendous success , raising funds to acquire new resources for the library . The event was well - attended , reflecting the community's strong support for their local library . The Library Team extends its thanks to the Friends of the Library for their significant efforts in organising and managing the sale , which involved a great deal of planning and heavy lifting Centennial Parklands Project Resumes Shay Brennan Construction returned to the Centennial Parklands Project site last Monday , 6 May following a temporary halt for the Australian Celtic Festival setup and delivery . Work on the Project is now back on track . This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council NDIS Friends Hub Activities The Life Choices - Support Services NDIS Friends Hub has been getting crafty lately , creating vibrant Mother's Day mementos last week . Participants enjoyed the chance to express their creativity and make unique gifts to celebrate the special occasion . These activities are part of the Hub's ongoing efforts to foster community spirit and provide meaningful experiences for its members . Discover more about what Council has been up to in this week's updates ! HAVE YOUR SAY TOWARDS 2034 JOIN THE CONVERSATION HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE 17 MAY ! Public Notice COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY Alcohol prohibited areas and alcohol free zone Council is seeking public comment in relation to the re - establishment of Council's Alcohol Prohibited Areas and Alcohol Free Zone . Currently Coronation Park ( skatepark Lions Park Veness Park , Anzac Park , King Edward Park , King George Oval and Park , and Quinton and O'Shea Parks which are on the C's of Wentworth and Lambeth St Glen Innes are established as Alcohol Prohibited Areas Council's current Alcohol Free Zone extends the whole of Grey Street between Taylor Street and Oliver Street including those Streets , public places and car parks Intersecting and adjacent to Grey Street from the eastern side of East Avenue to the western side of Church Street . Council is calling for submissions relating to this proposal . Submissions are to be lodged in writing to Council no later than 13 June 2024 Please address your submissions to : The General Manager PO Box 61 GLEN INNES NSW 2370 Should you require any further information in relation to this matter , please contact Council's Church Street Office on ( 02 ) 6730 2350 during business hours . Bernard Smith GENERAL MANAGER Current Advertised Development Applications Glen Innes Severn Council is considering the following Development Application : No 56 / 23-24 PAN - 438943 Applicant : Railway Tavern Pty Ltd Development : Alterations & Additions to Existing Licensed Premises and Subdivision Land : 80 Bourke Street and 99 Lambeth Street , Glen Innes NSWLot 1 DP802654 Lot 1 DP405738 & Lots 16 & 17 Section 18 DP758447 Relevant plans are available for inspection on Glen Innes Severn Council's website at : www . gisc.nsw.gov.au with further documentation available for inspection at Council's Department of Place and Growth Office at 136 Church St. Glen Innes during business hours . Any submissions to the application must be received in writing by close of business on Thursday 23 May 2024 Amendments to Local Government and Planning Legislation now require the public disclosure of donations or gifts when lodging or commenting on development proposals . Anyone lodging or commenting on a development proposal will be required to disclose any political donations or gifts they have made in the two years preceding the application Disclosure statements are available from Council's administration office at 136 Church Street , Glen Innes . COUNCIL AT WORK ! Wentworth Street Bridge The Wentworth Street bridge replacement project is progressing well with abutments and precast planks now in place . This project . funded by the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program , is now 50 per cent complete The new bridge aims to improve safety and accessibility for local residents and enhance connectivity for the town of Glen Innes Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 24 May 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township , and Pinkett Road General pothole patching , street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Stonehenge Road Tindals Road Hazelwood Road , Pedows Road Glen Elgin Road and Ten Mile Road Maintenance crew is line marking vegetation control on bridge approaches and weed spraying The Bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road and at the intersection of Grafton Street and Coronation Avenue Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line : ( 02 ) 67302371 or roads@gic.nsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available ! Tradesperson ( Welder ) -closes 20 May 2024 Drainage Team Leader - closes 20 May 2024 Assets Officer - closes 27 May 2024 Creditors Officer - closes 27 May 2024 Executive Assistant ( Place & Growth ) - & G Maternity Relief - closes 27 May 2024 Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Administration / Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker Ongoing For more information , or to apply , please visit www.gic.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS ? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun 8am Every Saturday SEE WHAT'S ON ! Glen Innes Cottage Markets 7.30am held each Saturday in Lion's Park located on the corner of East Avenue and Ferguson Street in Glen Innes 16 May Extraordinary Council Meeting 9am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre 18 May Children & Family Services Family Fun Day 10am Australian Standing Stones Centennial Parklands 23 May Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre SCAN FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events , new tourism products and new businesses . Please send through all assets including Information , images and flyers ( pdf ) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex