GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL Your Weekly Wrap Up Exciting News for Book Lovers! This week the Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library will be livestreaming sessions from the renowned Sydney Writers Festival. From Thursday, 23 May to Saturday 25 May join us at the library to watch and listen to a wide range of authors live. Pick a session or two, and enjoy the festival from the comfort of the library. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with some of the best writers of our time. Rural Roadside Signs-Project Update Due to unexpected delays, Council has been informed that the ordered signs aren't expected to arrive until the end of May. Once the signs are received, Council crews will promptly commence installation We assure you that the Council is committed to completing the installations as quickly as possible and appreciates residents' patience during this time. Please note that applications for this grant- funded project are now closed. For any queries, please contact David Hunt, Manager of Asset Services, (02) 67302347. Netball Playground Now Open Council is thrilled to announce the Netball Playground construction project is now complete with construction fencing removed and the area opened to the public for use. Council is currently collaborating with the Netball Association to arrange an official opening of the playground. Have Your Say on Council's 2024/2025 Draft Operational Plan Glen Innes Severn Council invites community feedback on its Draft 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget. The Operational Plan and Budget outlines Council's proposed initiatives and financial allocations for the upcoming financial year. The draft Operational Plan and Budget will be available for public review until Thursday, 13 June 2024. During this time, you can submit your feedback online through Council's Have Your Say page. Written submissions are also welcome and can be sent via email or mail until 4.30 PM on Friday, 14 June 2024. For more information, or to have your say, visit: haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on: 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN Public Notice 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. Park, King George Oval and Park, and Quinton and O'Shea Parks which are on the (Cor's of Wentworth and Lambeth S0 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-418943 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 Councils 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. AT WORK! Centennial Parklands Project Project Update Last week, significant progress was made on the Centennial Parklands Project with the following actions completed Building fit out Epoxy flooring Crazed paving These developments mark important steps forward in the project, ensuring improved amenities and a more enjoyable environment for all park visitors This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 7 June 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, Pediows Road, Glen Elgin Road, Ten Mile Road, Oakey Road and Morven Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches: The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be the heavy patching on Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line: (02) 6730 2371 or roads@gcw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Assets Officer - closes 27 May 2024 Creditors Officer-closes 27 May 2024 Executive Assistant (Place & Growth) Maternity Relief closes 27 May 2024 Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 For more information, or to apply, please visit www.glsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 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 23 May Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre 23-25 May Sydney Writers' Festival Livestreamed at the Glen Innes Seven Public & TAFE Library 25 May Glen Innes Men's Shed Car Boot Sale 8am Glen Innes Men's Shed SCAN FOR MORE OF 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.now.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL Your Weekly Wrap Up Exciting News for Book Lovers ! This week the Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library will be livestreaming sessions from the renowned Sydney Writers Festival . From Thursday , 23 May to Saturday 25 May join us at the library to watch and listen to a wide range of authors live . Pick a session or two , and enjoy the festival from the comfort of the library . Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with some of the best writers of our time . Rural Roadside Signs - Project Update Due to unexpected delays , Council has been informed that the ordered signs aren't expected to arrive until the end of May . Once the signs are received , Council crews will promptly commence installation We assure you that the Council is committed to completing the installations as quickly as possible and appreciates residents ' patience during this time . Please note that applications for this grant- funded project are now closed . For any queries , please contact David Hunt , Manager of Asset Services , ( 02 ) 67302347 . Netball Playground Now Open Council is thrilled to announce the Netball Playground construction project is now complete with construction fencing removed and the area opened to the public for use . Council is currently collaborating with the Netball Association to arrange an official opening of the playground . Have Your Say on Council's 2024/2025 Draft Operational Plan Glen Innes Severn Council invites community feedback on its Draft 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget . The Operational Plan and Budget outlines Council's proposed initiatives and financial allocations for the upcoming financial year . The draft Operational Plan and Budget will be available for public review until Thursday , 13 June 2024. During this time , you can submit your feedback online through Council's Have Your Say page . Written submissions are also welcome and can be sent via email or mail until 4.30 PM on Friday , 14 June 2024. For more information , or to have your say , visit : haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on : 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN Public Notice 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 . Park , King George Oval and Park , and Quinton and O'Shea Parks which are on the ( Cor's of Wentworth and Lambeth S0 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 - 418943 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 Councils 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 . AT WORK ! Centennial Parklands Project Project Update Last week , significant progress was made on the Centennial Parklands Project with the following actions completed Building fit out Epoxy flooring Crazed paving These developments mark important steps forward in the project , ensuring improved amenities and a more enjoyable environment for all park visitors This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 7 June 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 , Pediows Road , Glen Elgin Road , Ten Mile Road , Oakey Road and Morven Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches : The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be the heavy patching on Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line : ( 02 ) 6730 2371 or roads@gcw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Assets Officer - closes 27 May 2024 Creditors Officer - closes 27 May 2024 Executive Assistant ( Place & Growth ) Maternity Relief closes 27 May 2024 Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 For more information , or to apply , please visit www.glsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS ? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 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 23 May Ordinary Council Meeting 9am William Garner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Learning Centre 23-25 May Sydney Writers ' Festival Livestreamed at the Glen Innes Seven Public & TAFE Library 25 May Glen Innes Men's Shed Car Boot Sale 8am Glen Innes Men's Shed SCAN FOR MORE OF 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.now.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex