Media Release - What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 8 September 2023

What’s News

Potential Special Rate Variation

Council at the meeting on 16 August voted to start a conversation with the community about a potential special rate variation. Community consultation began on Wednesday 23 August with information available on yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/srv

A series of community information sessions will also be held, with dates and locations to be advertised soon.

Community information sessions

Council will host a series of information sessions for the community to discuss and learn more about the proposed special rate variation.

Monday 18 September

2pm – Panorama Room, Panthers Bathurst

6.30pm - Panorama Room, Panthers Bathurst – Business community

Tuesday 19 September

7.30am Courtyard Room, Bathurst RSL

2.30pm Kelso Community Hub

5.30pm BMEC conference rooms

Wednesday 20 September

9am BMEC conference rooms

11.30am BMEC conference rooms

A copy of the presentation on the SRV options will be available on YourSay Bathurst for those unable to attend in person. To register or for more information visit YourSay Bathurst.

Village Meetings

You are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects Council is currently undertaking and any other matters of interest to you.

Each meeting will be held at the following locations:

Eglinton, War Memorial Hall – 14 September at 6.00pm

Yetholme, Community Hall – 25 September at 6.00pm

Raglan, Community Hall – 19 October at 6.00pm

Peel, Peel Schoolhouse – 30 October at 6.00pm

For enquiries, please phone 6333 6111.

Road Closure - Alpha Street

Alpha Street is closed to traffic between Russell Street and Carlingford Street from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday until 15 September. The road closure is for water supply works. For information regarding the closure, please contact Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd on 0451 952 826 or 0439 686 096.

Sporting Association Grants

Sporting organisations affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for grants to assist local sporting organisations undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region. Information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or on Council’s website.

Applications close 26 September.

Dobell Drawing Prize at the Gallery

2 September - 5 November

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation, and expanded approaches to drawing by acclaimed and emerging drawing practitioners. This exhibition showcases over 45 artworks.

ENDS

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