What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2022

What’s News

Household Chemical Cleanout

Hazardous household chemicals can be disposed of at the Cooke Hockey Complex Great Western Highway from 8.00am to 4.00pm on Thursday, 2 June.

Items that are eligible for collection include pesticides, paint, garden chemicals (weed killers), solvents (paint stripper), household chemicals (bleach and detergents), smoke detectors, fluorescent light globes and tubes, old gas bottles, and fire extinguishers.

This service is for residents with domestic quantities of household hazardous chemicals only, with the first 20kg/litres able to be disposed free of charge.

For more information phone 6333 6100.

Youth Council Recruitment

Applications are now open for young people aged from 15 - 18 years to join the Bathurst Regional Youth Council.

The Youth Council provides opportunities to participate in the community by organising events, having a say on local issues and working on projects that support and encourage young people.

Applications are open to Tuesday, 7 June. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Macquarie View Tennis Clubhouse

Council is seeking information on the Macquarie View Tennis Clubhouse, Esrom Street West Bathurst, specifically when the club was first established and details on its founding members.

Council is currently refurbishing the tennis clubhouse and as part of the project a Heritage Interpretation Plan is being prepared to guide how the site will be interpreted. This document will also be important in recording details on the history of the clubhouse.

If you can assist phone 6333 6111 or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Long Term Financial Plan

The Long Term Financial Plan has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP & R) Framework. The document is a ten-year view of Council’s finances. The LTFP is now on exhibition. For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Submissions close 4pm, 17 June.

Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan which is on exhibition for community feedback. Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library or from the YourSay Bathurst website.

Submissions can be lodged via YourSay Bathurst or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795. Submissions can be made until 4pm Friday 27 May.

Heritage Grants

Council is now inviting applications for small grants to assist local property owners and community groups to restore, repair, promote and interpret the region’s heritage.

• The Bathurst Region Local Heritage Fund provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.
• The Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to activate, improve, repair and maintain buildings within the central business district.
• The Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management

Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.

Applications for funding must be made on the application form which is available on the YourSay Bathurst website.

For more information or assistance, contact the Strategic Planning Section, on 6333 6211.

Closing 6 June.

Heritage Advisory Service

Council offers a free Heritage Advisory Service that operates on a fortnightly basis. A Heritage Advisor and Senior Heritage Planner can meet with you on site to discuss maintenance, development options and provide advice on signage and colour schemes.

Please phone 6333 6211 to make an appointment.

Bathurst Region Heritage Plan

The Bathurst Region Heritage Plan 2021-2025 aims to guide heritage management within the Bathurst region and establishes the key strategic priorities and associated actions for heritage management over the next four years. Stay informed of the activities, programs and projects in the community and village groups in relation to the plan by signing up to the YourSay Bathurst website.

Tech talk: All about apps

Do you struggle with understanding the apps on your smart phone or tablet? Come along to this free talk at Bathurst Library on Tuesday 7 June from 2-4pm. Bookings essential, ph: 6333 6281.

Bathurst Winter Festival

There are many opportunities for businesses to be a part of this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival, including the Program of Events, being a food vendor or market stall, corporate skating sessions, Groove & Grill, and Brighten Up Bathurst. Visit the ‘Get Involved’ page at bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information.