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MEDIA RELEASE 11 June 2021

What’s News

Free Technology Workshop

Thursday 24 June 10.30am - 12pm.

Join us for a free beginner’s tutorial to learn how to set up and use an email account.

Bring your own smart device or laptop and we’ll get you started in the world of electronic mail.

Places limited and bookings essential. Phone 6333 6281.

Heritage assistance grants now open

Applications are now invited for small grants to assist property owners and community groups maintain, conserve and interpret the region’s heritage and history under Council’s heritage assistance funding programs.

Owners of older properties in the Bathurst Region, community groups with an interest in Bathurst’s local heritage and history and owners of properties in the CBD are encouraged to apply for funding.

Funding is available through the:

• Bathurst Region Heritage Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund 2021/2022
• Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund 2021/2022

Application forms and guidelines are available on Council’s website or from Council’s Environmental, Planning and Building Services Department.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 June.

2021 Community Survey

Council reaches out to the community every two-three years to seek feedback on a range of local issues, Council's facilities and services. To provide your feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/2021communitysurvey. The survey closes on 21 June.

Candidate information webinars

The NSW Electoral Commission is holding a series of online candidate information sessions in the lead up to the September Local Government Elections.

The next webinar will be held at:

Previous webinars can be viewed on the NSW Electoral Commission website. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Save the date

NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 4 September. Voting is

compulsory. For more information visit elections.nsw.gov.au/lge21

Local Government Election Employment Opportunities

People who would like to work at the September local government elections can now submit

an application through the NSW Electoral Commission website. Applicants can work on the day (Saturday 4 September) in a polling place, or for longer periods in a returning office or in one of the pre-poll voting centres. Visit www.elections.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Volunteer at the Bathurst Winter Festival

Volunteer at a signature event or in the Winter Playground during the Bathurst Winter Festival.

Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au to register.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer