GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL AT WORK! Your Weekly Wrap Up Join the Launch of "Friends of NERT" in Glen Innes New England Rail Trail (NERT) Inc. is launching "Friends of NERT" as part of the New England Rail Trail project between Glen Innes and Glencoe Join them for the Glen Innes launch on Wednesday. 7 August 2024, at 5:30 PM in the William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre. For more information, please email newenglandrailtrail@gmail.com or visit the New England Rail Trail-NERT Inc. Facebook page. Important Notice to Glen Innes Severn Residents Due to circumstances beyond Council's control Quarter two water bills were issued later than usual and were dispatched on 27 June 2024. Please note that the due date for the Quarter two water bills is 28 July 2004. Looking ahead, we expect that Quarter three and four water bills will be processed by 31 July 2024 and issued by mid-August 2024. We understand that receiving two bills close together may pose a challenge. If you foresee any challenges in meeting this deadline, we encourage you to promptly contact the Town Hall office to discuss and arrange a suitable payment plan Please contact Council via: council@gisc.nsw.gov.au or (02) 67302300 For landlords and real estate agents requiring water usage details for Quarter three and four to facilitate billing tenants, please contact Council for assistance. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and are making every effort to fix the system issues that caused the delay in issuing water bills. GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS July 2024 Grants & Funding Opportunities Informing committees, community groups, businesses, Council, not-for- profits, and individuals of potential funding opportunities through grants and programs. Welcome to the first month of the new financial year. The July Grants & Funding newsletter provides information on a selection of applicable community business and infrastructure funding opportunities that are currently available. Pick up a copy of the newsletter at the Visitor Information Centre, or visit: mailchimogeninneshighlands.com/grants funding-ju2024 to read now! Links are provided at the end of each grant or support listing, which will direct you to the appropriate website for full details. including how to apply for that program. Best wishes if you are submitting a grantor voucher application this month. GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL Upcoming Annual General Meetings Council Adopts 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget At the June Ordinary Council Meeting Councillors resolved to adopt the 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget. Over the next 12 months, Council will invest in core infrastructure and community facilities to enhance the liveability of our region Key highlights include: ANZAC Park playground Regional roads and transport improvements Commencement of CCTV installations Urban landscaping Drainage and water network upgrades Parks and recreation upgrades Council would like to thank everyone who provided feedback during the Draft Operational Plan public exhibition period. For more information, or to view the 2024- 25 Operational Plan and Budget visit:gics.nsw.gov.au Stonehenge Reserve Trust Committee - Wednesday, 17 July at 9:00 am | Glen Innes Showground, Committee Room Glen Elgin Federation Sports Committee-Saturday, 20 July 2024 at 12:00 pm | Glen Elgin Sportsground Pinkett Recreation Reserve Management Committee-Sunday, 28 July 2024 at 7.30pm] Pinkett Hall Rural Roadside Signs - Project Update Great news for our community! Council crews are halfway through the installation of rural address signs. Barring any unexpected delays, we expect to have all remaining signs up within the next four weeks. We appreciate your patience and support. This project has received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council For any enquiries, please contact David Hunt, Manager of Asset Services on (02) 67302347 ordhunt@gisc.nsw.gov.au Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 12 July 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township Pinkett Road, Red Range Road and Mt Mitchell 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 Glen Legh Road, Millers Road, Ben Nevis Road. Hamburg Road, Oakhurst Road, Weirs Road, and Nant Park Road: Maintenance crew is installing Blue Rural Addressing signage and Emmaville roadside maintenance: The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be Rastreet Kent and urban heavy patching reseal program 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 Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants Ongoing Casual Administration/Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker Ongoing For more information, or to apply, please visit: gisc.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 8am Lion's Park, Glen Innes 1-19 July Glen Innes Art Gallery Exhibition Glen Innes Art Gallery in the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre 7-14 July NAIDOC Week 2024 9-18 July FREE School Holiday Activities Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library 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: eventsoffice@cns. GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL AT WORK ! Your Weekly Wrap Up Join the Launch of " Friends of NERT " in Glen Innes New England Rail Trail ( NERT ) Inc. is launching " Friends of NERT " as part of the New England Rail Trail project between Glen Innes and Glencoe Join them for the Glen Innes launch on Wednesday . 7 August 2024 , at 5:30 PM in the William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre . For more information , please email newenglandrailtrail@gmail.com or visit the New England Rail Trail - NERT Inc. Facebook page . Important Notice to Glen Innes Severn Residents Due to circumstances beyond Council's control Quarter two water bills were issued later than usual and were dispatched on 27 June 2024. Please note that the due date for the Quarter two water bills is 28 July 2004 . Looking ahead , we expect that Quarter three and four water bills will be processed by 31 July 2024 and issued by mid - August 2024. We understand that receiving two bills close together may pose a challenge . If you foresee any challenges in meeting this deadline , we encourage you to promptly contact the Town Hall office to discuss and arrange a suitable payment plan Please contact Council via : council@gisc.nsw.gov.au or ( 02 ) 67302300 For landlords and real estate agents requiring water usage details for Quarter three and four to facilitate billing tenants , please contact Council for assistance . Thank you for your attention to this matter . We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and are making every effort to fix the system issues that caused the delay in issuing water bills . GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER GLEN INNES HIGHLANDS July 2024 Grants & Funding Opportunities Informing committees , community groups , businesses , Council , not - for- profits , and individuals of potential funding opportunities through grants and programs . Welcome to the first month of the new financial year . The July Grants & Funding newsletter provides information on a selection of applicable community business and infrastructure funding opportunities that are currently available . Pick up a copy of the newsletter at the Visitor Information Centre , or visit : mailchimogeninneshighlands.com/grants funding - ju2024 to read now ! Links are provided at the end of each grant or support listing , which will direct you to the appropriate website for full details . including how to apply for that program . Best wishes if you are submitting a grantor voucher application this month . GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL Upcoming Annual General Meetings Council Adopts 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget At the June Ordinary Council Meeting Councillors resolved to adopt the 2024-25 Operational Plan and Budget . Over the next 12 months , Council will invest in core infrastructure and community facilities to enhance the liveability of our region Key highlights include : ANZAC Park playground Regional roads and transport improvements Commencement of CCTV installations Urban landscaping Drainage and water network upgrades Parks and recreation upgrades Council would like to thank everyone who provided feedback during the Draft Operational Plan public exhibition period . For more information , or to view the 2024- 25 Operational Plan and Budget visit : gics.nsw.gov.au Stonehenge Reserve Trust Committee - Wednesday , 17 July at 9:00 am | Glen Innes Showground , Committee Room Glen Elgin Federation Sports Committee - Saturday , 20 July 2024 at 12:00 pm | Glen Elgin Sportsground Pinkett Recreation Reserve Management Committee - Sunday , 28 July 2024 at 7.30pm ] Pinkett Hall Rural Roadside Signs - Project Update Great news for our community ! Council crews are halfway through the installation of rural address signs . Barring any unexpected delays , we expect to have all remaining signs up within the next four weeks . We appreciate your patience and support . This project has received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council For any enquiries , please contact David Hunt , Manager of Asset Services on ( 02 ) 67302347 ordhunt@gisc.nsw.gov.au Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 12 July 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township Pinkett Road , Red Range Road and Mt Mitchell 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 Glen Legh Road , Millers Road , Ben Nevis Road . Hamburg Road , Oakhurst Road , Weirs Road , and Nant Park Road : Maintenance crew is installing Blue Rural Addressing signage and Emmaville roadside maintenance : The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be Rastreet Kent and urban heavy patching reseal program 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 Casual Works Assistant Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants Ongoing Casual Administration / Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker Ongoing For more information , or to apply , please visit : gisc.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 8am Lion's Park , Glen Innes 1-19 July Glen Innes Art Gallery Exhibition Glen Innes Art Gallery in the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre 7-14 July NAIDOC Week 2024 9-18 July FREE School Holiday Activities Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library 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 : eventsoffice @ cns . GLEN INNES Get in herex