What’s News

MEDIA RELEASE 5 August 2022

What’s News

CCTV funding program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety.

Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar-for-dollar basis, under the criteria of the CCTV funding program.

Applications close: 4pm Friday 19 August

Access improvement grants

Council, in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation

Applications close: 4pm Friday 12 August

For more information on either grant program visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Sporting Association Grants

Each year Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst region. Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $20,000 has been allocated to this scheme. Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close on Tuesday 27 September.

Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan and Draft Policy

The Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan was adopted by Council in July to inform future decision making within the CBD. The draft policy Futureproofing our CBD – 2022 and beyond is now on public exhibition. To provide feedback visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Host Families wanted

The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre is looking for families to host Japanese High School Students from 3 – 6 March 2023. It is a great opportunity to share and learn about each other’s culture. Hosting one or more students is compensated, and you will have the opportunity to join in some of the cultural exchange activities at the welcome and farewell. If you are interested, contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre for more information 6332 1444 or email visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Test Run at Mount Panorama

The course for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 23 will host 500 runners this Sunday, 7 August at a test event as part of the planning for the February world championship.

Partnering with Athletics NSW the event will also stage the New South Wales short course cross country championships, allowing runners between the ages of 9-84 to put the course to the test.

For more information visit https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-cross-country-championships/bathurst23

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media & Communications Officer P: 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au