GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL Your Weekly Wrap Up GISC Family Fun Day Glen Innes Severn Council's Family Fun Day was held on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at the Australian Standing Stones National Monument at Centennial Parklands, Beautiful weather meant that many families were able to come out and enjoy a relaxing and wonderful free event for our community Each organisation, along with Children and Family Services (CAPS), provided educational and engaging activities for children and families to participate in. The event was a resounding success with around 370 sausage sandwiches and 360 milkshakes given out to attendees. Thank you to everyone who came and made the day special! Important Notice: Visitor Information Centre Toilets Closed for Repairs Dates: Tuesday, 11 June-Saturday, 15 June Please be advised that the toilets at the Visitor Information Centre will be closed for essential repairs from Tuesday, 11 June to Saturday, 15 June. During this period, we encourage you to use the nearest public toilets located at Town Hall and McDonald's. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities Have Your Say on Councils 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 gcnw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on: 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN FREE Highlands Hub Masterclasses! HUB Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program Date/Time: 4-6pm on Wednesday, 12 June AND 10-3pm on Thursday 13 June Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with our 2-day program, "Starting Your Side Hustle. This intensive course is designed to guide you through the process of launching and growing your own side business. From ideation and market research, to business planning and marketing strategies, this program covers all the essential aspects of starting a successful side hustle. You will be provided with practical tools. insights, and one-on-one guidance, empowering you to turn your passion into a profitable venture. Whether you're dreaming of financial independence, or simply looking to pursue a passion project, this course is your stepping stone towards making that dream a reality This is a free course with tickets available at: eventbrite.com.au/ e/911195750017?aff-odd creator HUB Customer Service for Tourism Leisure & Hospitality Bu Customer Service for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses Date/Time:9:30-11am on Wednesday, 12 June Enhance customer satisfaction, empower your team with essential skills and build a long-term plan for success with this workshop "Customer Service for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses This session will provide practical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance guest experiences, focusing on effective communication, personalisation and building a customer-centric culture. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a tailored action plan to drive satisfaction and loyalty in their businesses This is a free course with tickets available at eventbrite.com.au/e/customer-service- for-tourism-leisure-hospitality-businesses tickets-911184877497 AT WORK! Wentworth Street Bridge Project Crane work completed on Wentworth Street Bridge upgrade Crane work for the Wentworth Street Bridge upgrade has been completed, marking the project at 50 per cent completion Construction of the deck and reinforcing is now underway, handled by contractors WeirBuilt This milestone moves the bridge upgrade closer to its final goal, promising improved infrastructure for the community Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 21 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 Maintenance grading is scheduled Euroka Road, Grahams Valey Road, Homestead Road, Old Ben Lomond Road, Ingle Vale Road, Munsies Road, Morven Road, Yana Road. Nine Mile Road, Bushy Park Road and Six Mile 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 undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road 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@gcnsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 Financial Accountant-closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator (Drainage) closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator (Heavy Patching) closes 24 June 2024 For more information, or to apply, please visitgic.mw.gov.au/Council/lobs-at-Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 27 May - 3 June Reconciliation Week 12 June SEE WHAT'S ON! Customer Serivce for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses 9.30am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 12 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 10am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 13 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 4pm Glen Innes Highlands Hub 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.nsw.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 GISC Family Fun Day Glen Innes Severn Council's Family Fun Day was held on Saturday , 18 May 2024 , at the Australian Standing Stones National Monument at Centennial Parklands , Beautiful weather meant that many families were able to come out and enjoy a relaxing and wonderful free event for our community Each organisation , along with Children and Family Services ( CAPS ) , provided educational and engaging activities for children and families to participate in . The event was a resounding success with around 370 sausage sandwiches and 360 milkshakes given out to attendees . Thank you to everyone who came and made the day special ! Important Notice : Visitor Information Centre Toilets Closed for Repairs Dates : Tuesday , 11 June - Saturday , 15 June Please be advised that the toilets at the Visitor Information Centre will be closed for essential repairs from Tuesday , 11 June to Saturday , 15 June . During this period , we encourage you to use the nearest public toilets located at Town Hall and McDonald's . We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities Have Your Say on Councils 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 gcnw.gov.au Council invites your feedback on : 2024/2025 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN FREE Highlands Hub Masterclasses ! HUB Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program Date / Time : 4-6pm on Wednesday , 12 June AND 10-3pm on Thursday 13 June Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with our 2 - day program , " Starting Your Side Hustle . This intensive course is designed to guide you through the process of launching and growing your own side business . From ideation and market research , to business planning and marketing strategies , this program covers all the essential aspects of starting a successful side hustle . You will be provided with practical tools . insights , and one - on - one guidance , empowering you to turn your passion into a profitable venture . Whether you're dreaming of financial independence , or simply looking to pursue a passion project , this course is your stepping stone towards making that dream a reality This is a free course with tickets available at : eventbrite.com.au/ e / 911195750017 ? aff - odd creator HUB Customer Service for Tourism Leisure & Hospitality Bu Customer Service for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses Date / Time : 9 : 30-11am on Wednesday , 12 June Enhance customer satisfaction , empower your team with essential skills and build a long - term plan for success with this workshop " Customer Service for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses This session will provide practical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance guest experiences , focusing on effective communication , personalisation and building a customer - centric culture . Participants will leave with actionable insights and a tailored action plan to drive satisfaction and loyalty in their businesses This is a free course with tickets available at eventbrite.com.au/e/customer-service- for - tourism - leisure - hospitality - businesses tickets - 911184877497 AT WORK ! Wentworth Street Bridge Project Crane work completed on Wentworth Street Bridge upgrade Crane work for the Wentworth Street Bridge upgrade has been completed , marking the project at 50 per cent completion Construction of the deck and reinforcing is now underway , handled by contractors WeirBuilt This milestone moves the bridge upgrade closer to its final goal , promising improved infrastructure for the community Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 21 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 Maintenance grading is scheduled Euroka Road , Grahams Valey Road , Homestead Road , Old Ben Lomond Road , Ingle Vale Road , Munsies Road , Morven Road , Yana Road . Nine Mile Road , Bushy Park Road and Six Mile 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 undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road 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@gcnsw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 Financial Accountant - closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator ( Drainage ) closes 24 June 2024 Heavy Plant Operator ( Heavy Patching ) closes 24 June 2024 For more information , or to apply , please visitgic.mw.gov.au/Council/lobs-at-Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS ? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 27 May - 3 June Reconciliation Week 12 June SEE WHAT'S ON ! Customer Serivce for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses 9.30am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 12 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 10am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 13 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 4pm Glen Innes Highlands Hub 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.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex