What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 12 July 2019

Bathurst Winter Festival

The Winter Festival continues this weekend with Brew and Bite on Saturday starting at midday. The festival will run until 21 July and includes several events.

· Brew and Bite brought to you by Charles Sturt University Saturday, 13 July

· Bowman Dental Groove and Grill Sunday, 14 July

· Sunday Funday each Sunday with food vendors in the Winter Playground

· Wind down after work each Friday in the Winter Playground with food and alcohol vendors

Mitre-Suttor-Lambert- Street Roundabout Construction

Council has called tenders for the construction of the Mitre-Suttor-Lambert Street roundabout.

The tenders are currently being assessed and a report on the tenders is expected be considered by Council in August. The roundabout is being built in response to community concerns and feedback about safety issues at the intersection. If you would like to receive updates on project, visit YourSay Bathurst and subscribe to the newsletter.

CCTV Funding Program

Funding is available to local businesses for CCTV to improve security and community safety. Funding is up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar for dollar basis. Projects must be completed within the current 2019/2020 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.

For more information call 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au Applications close at 4pm on Friday 16 August.

Sporting Association Grants

Grants are available to assist local sporting organisations affiliated with Bathurst Sports Council for works or to purchase equipment. For more information call 6333 6285 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 24 September.

Bathurst Access Improvement For Small Business Grants

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

For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 August.

YourSay Bathurst

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

· Duramana Master Plan

· Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

· Bathurst Regional Local Strategic Planning Statement

· Draft Council Policies

Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

The Theo Barker Memorial Lecture will be held at BMEC on 16 August at 6.30pm. This free public lecture, co-hosted by Bathurst District Historical Society and Council, is held every two years in memory of Theo Barker a Bathurst historian.

The lecture, titled “Let’s Do Heritage Differently”, will be presented by Barbara Hickson who has over 22 years’ experience in heritage management. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Jobs Expo

More than 50 exhibitors, employers, and education and training providers are expected to feature at this year's Bathurst Jobs Expo at BMEC provide information regarding job opportunities and assistance with career change or development. Save the date – Tuesday, 30 July from 9am-3pm.

@ the Library

Author talk: Kaneana May

Tuesday July 16 at 6.15pm

Join former scriptwriter for TV hits such as Home and Away and All Saints, Kaneana May, as she shares the behind-the-scenes secrets of working in Australian television and the trials and tribulations of breaking into publishing. Kaneana will also discuss the inspiration behind her debut novel, The One, being released in July.

Free event but bookings essential call 6333 6281 or register at eventbrite.com.au

ENDS

Media Contact Media and Communications Officer