What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 3 January 2020

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2020/2021 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

For more information, contact Council on 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following project via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West

Railway Museum Plaques

Become part of Bathurst’s railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

· Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

· Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

*note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website.

For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

Museums Bathurst Volunteers Wanted

Museums Bathurst is offering exciting new opportunities to volunteer with the expanding network of museums run by Council. Volunteers are needed

to work in the Bathurst Rail Museum, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, the National Motor Racing Museum, Chifley Home and Education Centre and the

planned Central Tablelands Collection Facility in the following roles:

· Museums Bathurst Volunteer

· Bathurst Rail Museum Layout Volunteer

· Museums Bathurst Collections

For more information on the volunteer roles or to obtain an application form visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close: 18 January.

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 Bathurst CCTV Funding Program.

For further information, please phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 17 January.

Library

Technology for beginners workshop

10am to 1pm - Monday 3 February

Do you need help using your smartphone, tablet or computer? Come to this free workshop to find out how the library’s tech assist program can help. To book, phone 6333 6281.

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179
M: 0448 685 340 E: corinne.boer@bathurst.nsw.gov.au