What's News 23 December 2020

Christmas Closures
The Civic Centre Administration building will be closed from 12 noon Thursday 24 December and will re-open at 8.30am Monday 4 January 2021.
For urgent enquiries please call the after hours number 6334 2795.
The Waste Management Centre will be closed from 12 noon 24 December and on Christmas Day. Waste and recycling collection services will continue to occur as per the usual collection day, even if this falls on a public holiday.
For a full list of closures for all Council’s facilities please visit Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

New Year’s Eve – Party at your local

Bathurst will welcome in the new year at multiple venues with live music in cafés, restaurants and pubs. More than 10 venues across town will come alive with sounds from our much loved artists from midday to 9pm. Residents are encouraged to support their local this NYE and enjoy free live music, trivia, games, prizes and laughs with their family and friends.

For those staying home, music will be livestreamed via Facebook Live directly into your living room. Anyone looking to celebrate late into the night can do so at Elephant & Castle and The Oxford. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Online Lodgement of Planning Applications

The NSW Government is requiring Councils to move toward digital lodgement of planning applications, including development applications, complying development certificates, construction certificates and Section 68 (Local Government Act) approvals.

From 1 January 2021 Council will be requiring these applications to be lodged online. Council has also developed information to assist you with the process of lodging applications. It can be found at the Yoursay Project Page yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/eplanning

This will be updated regularly as more information is being clarified.

Living Legends

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Bathurst Living Legends. The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they have contributed positively to the community. They could be proven leaders amongst their peers, promote the positive qualities of Council, the community and local businesses. To nominate a person you think is worthy of inclusion as a Living Legend, visit the YourSay Bathurst website. Nominations close Friday, 29 January 2021.

Library Events

Summer Reading Club

The Library is kicking off its annual children’s reading program. Get the kids reading over the summer holidays and register for the Summer Reading Club either in person or online. With big prizes up for grabs and challenges to complete for extra prizes, there’s something for kids at any reading level. Visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library for more info and online registration.

Speechie Library Talk 6 January 11am

Meet your local Speech Pathologist, enjoy a story and find out more about how you can support your child’s language and literacy development at home. Bookings are essential, please call 6333 6281.

Bathurst Cycling Classic

The Bathurst Cycling Classic will be held 12 – 14 March 2021 and includes the Hill Climb, Criterium and B2B (Bathurst to Bathurst) 100km road race. The event will be held over three days from Friday to Sunday.

Dates: Friday 12, Saturday 13, and Sunday 14 March 2021

Friday 12 March Hill Climb on Mount Panorama twilight event

Saturday 13 March Criterium

Sunday 14 March B2B 100km fully closed roads throughout course

Registration is limited due to current NSW Health advice for more information visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au

Get Grubby for families

Dirtgirl, Costa the garden gnome and Scrapboy have just launched a new online subscription program called Get Grubby for Families. And, because Council is part of the Get Grubby Program residents are invited to join in the fun for free. Each month, subscribers receive a bumper email, jam-packed with ideas, activities, printables, songs, videos and exclusive resources to help you grow a family garden, make compost and cook the harvest, along with recycling fun, sustainable DIY, nature play and getting grubby outdoors!

Designed for children aged 3–10 and their families, it’s a beautiful resource to help your whole family grow together at home. To activate your subscription, click on this link-https://www.dirtgirlworldshop.com/ggp-family-activate-bathurst and carefully follow the instructions. Once you are activated you will receive your first edition – the welcome pack. Have fun getting grubby!

YourSay

Draft Social Media Policy - Councillors

The Office of Local Government has advised that due to the increased use of social media by elected representatives it intends to introduce a requirement for NSW Councils to develop a Social Media Policy for Councillors. Council has developed a draft Social Media Policy for Councillors which Council is seeking feedback on. Submissions close 4.00pm 29 January 2021.

Asset Management Framework

The Asset Management Policy provides a framework that together with the Bathurst 2040 Community Strategic Plan enables the Asset Management Strategy and detailed Asset Management Plans to be produced. Submissions can be made until 4.00pm Monday 11 January 2021