Streets as Shared Spaces - Street Trees in CBD

Important Notice: Changes to Street Tree Pots

Thank You, Bathurst!

As part of the Streets as Shared Spaces initiative, the street tree pots have beautified and revitalised our community. After...

Rockley Village Plan

2024 Village Planning

Please refer to the site 2024 Village Planning.

Village planning was revisited in 2020, as the Community Strategic Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement call for a...

Sofala Village Plan

2024 Village Planning

Please refer to the site 2024 Village Planning.

Village planning was revisited in 2020, as the Community Strategic Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement call for a...

Draft Council Policies and Plans

Council amends its Policies from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. New, or changes to, Council Policies...

Peel Village Plan

2024 Village Planning

Please refer to the site 2024 Village Planning.

Village planning was revisited in 2020, as the Community Strategic Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement call for a...

Pillars of Bathurst Project

Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre

PROJECT STATUS

The proponents of the Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre (BIMC) sought an initial round of feedback from the community in August -September 2021 when BIMC and Zauner Construction released...

Our Region Our Future

Council endorsed the Community Strategic Plan at its meeting held 15 June 2022. A copy of Our Region Our Future can be downloaded from the document library or here.

...

Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy

Bathurst Region Active Transport Strategy – Have Your Say

The Bathurst Regional Council has secured a grant through the Get NSW Active Program (Transport for NSW) to develop the Bathurst...

Draft Local Approvals Policy

The purpose of the Local Approvals Policy (LAP) is to specify the circumstances where council approval is not required before carrying out an activity as well outlining the criteria that...

Planning Proposal Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre

Public Exhibition

Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Council’s Community Participation Plan, Council exhibited the Planning Proposal for a minimum 28 days from 5 October 2022 to...

Water Harvesting

During the extremes of the last drought, Council considered several short-term critical water projects that could be implemented to provide additional sources of water supply for the Bathurst region. The...

Pathway to Sustainability

In August 2023 Council made the decision to start a conversation with the community about a proposed special rate variation (SRV) to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the...

Tourism in the Bathurst Region - Developing a new Destination Management Plan 2024-2029

The Bathurst region has emerged as a tourism destination offering a number of exciting new tourism products and experiences to over 1 million visitors each year.

Heritage listed buildings and...

Bathurst Flood Study Update

Council is primarily responsible for Flood Risk Management (FRM) within the Bathurst Regional Local Government Area under the NSW Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy:

https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/water/floodplains

Council is responsible for formulating...

50 Busby Street Planning Proposal

A Planning Proposal has been submitted to Council which seeks to amend the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP) to insert site-specific provisions to support a greater density of...

34 Busby Street Planning Proposal

A Planning Proposal has been submitted to Council which seeks to amend the Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 (LEP) to insert site-specific provisions to support a greater density of...

Busby Street Planning Proposals

What's happening?

Council has received two Planning Proposals for 34 Busby Street and 50 Busby Street, South Bathurst. The sites are adjacent to each other but the Planning Proposals were...

2024 Village Planning

Council Initiates 2024/25 Village Planning Process

The Bathurst Regional Council has launched the 2024/25 Village Planning process to update the 2015 Village Plans and create a new Villages Strategy for...

Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan

Draft Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan 2025-2029 now on Public Exhibition

As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to the region’s heritage and to meet its obligations to Heritage NSW, Council...

Community Strategic Plan & Budget feedback

The Bathurst Region Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025-2045 and Budget documents are now open for public feedback.

From August 2024 to February 2025, we asked the community to share their...

Bathurst Writers' & Readers' Festival

We would love to hear your thoughts about the 2020 Bathurst Writers' & Readers' Festival!

Financial Assistance COVID-19 Stimulus Measures

Council at its meetings on 15 April 2020, 20 May 2020, 17 June, 16 September 2020, 9 December 2020, 17 March 2021 and 21 July 2021 considered and adopted Mayoral...

Tourism feedback

Council is looking for feedback from the community to better understand the impact of visiting friends and relatives to the Bathurst region economy.

The information gathered will help us:

• Better...

Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Changes

Council amends its Planning rules from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. Each of the proposed changes...

Draft Chifley Bush Fire Risk Management Plan

The Chifley Bush Fire Management Committee is seeking comments on its draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) which has recently been prepared.

The draft BFRMP covers the whole of...

Positive Ageing Strategy

Council has prepared a Draft Positive Ageing Strategy, which is on exhibition for community feedback.

Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Civic Centre, Bathurst...

Draft Asset Management Plans 2020

Council has prepared draft Asset Management Plans for the Aerodrome, Bridges, Buildings, Drainage, Footpaths, Parks and Recreation, Rural Roads, Sewer, Solid Waste, Urban Roads and Water, which are now on...

Sawpit Creek Open Space Reserve Landscape Design

Please consider the information below when providing feedback.

Located west of the city, next to the suburbs of Llanarth and Windradyne, Sawpit Creek Reserve will run north to south from...

Development Control Plan (DCP) Changes

Council amends its Planning rules from time to time. Council is required to seek community input to the proposed changes through a public exhibition period. Each of the proposed changes...

Netwaste Community Survey

Bathurst Regional Council and NetWaste are keen to better understand how residents of the Bathurst Region utilise the kerbside waste services provided by Council. The information obtained through this short...

Dual naming of Macquarie River-Wambuul and Fish River - Wambuul

Bathurst Regional Council has resolved to support an application to the Geographic Names Board for the dual Naming: Macquarie River - Wambuul and Fish River - Wambuul.

A report was...

Lodging planning applications online

The NSW Planning Portal (Portal) is an online environment has been developed by NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) where community, industry and government can work together...

Asset Management Framework

To support the Integrated Planning and Reporting Requirements, as required by the Office of Local Government, Council has also prepared an Asset Management Policy.

The purpose of this policy is...

Draft Social Media Policy - Councillors

The Office of Local Government has advised that due to the increased use of Social Media by elected representatives it intends to introduce a requirement for NSW Councils to develop...

Heritage Assistance Funds

Bathurst Region Heritage Fund - *Applications are CLOSED for the 2024/25 round*

Bathurst Regional Council, with support from the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage...

Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan

Draft Policy
“Futureproofing our CBD – 2022 and beyond”

Council at its meeting held 20 July 2022 resolved to:

1. adopt the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan as a reference document...

Community Participation Plan

In March 2018, changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) set out new requirements for Councils to prepare a Community Participation Plan (CPP), which provides...

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.

Thank you for taking time to complete the...

Land Sales Policy

Council adopted changes to its Land Sales Policy at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 June 2021.

The Policy changes are now on public exhibition for 28 days.

Hard...

Off-leash hours

Council supports pet owners in the community by providing twelve designated off leash areas. One of the most popular is the Bicentennial Park/River Road Park area , as shown here...

Minor Housekeeping DCP Amendment

Council has prepared an amendment to the Bathurst Region Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 relating to land within the Bathurst Regional local government area.

The purpose of this amendment is...

Proposed Miller Park Upgrade - "Everyone can play"

Miller Park Revised Concept Plan

Council has undertaken previous consultations with the community in relation to the enhancement play spaces at Miller Park, Bathurst. These enhancement projects are proudly funded...

Proposed Gorman's Hill Park Upgrade - "Everyone can play"

Gorman's Hill Park Revised Concept Plan

Council has undertaken previous consultations with the community in relation to the enhancement play spaces at Gorman's Hill Park, Bathurst. These enhancement projects are...

Policy review - Rates & pensioners

Council at its meeting on 21 July resolved to place the draft Rates - Accumulation of Rates by Aged Pensioners & Rebates Policy on public exhibition for feedback.

A copy...

Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve Draft Plan of Management

Located adjacent to Alexander and Suttor Streets West Bathurst, Brooke Moore Woodland Reserve is a 5.8-hectare area of Crown Land managed by Bathurst Regional Council. The area includes the northern...

Seniors Festival feedback

Each year Council and community groups participate in the NSW Seniors Festival and we are interested to hear from you and what you like about the Festival and what you...

Draft George Park Sports Precinct Master Plan

Expression of Interest former TAFE Precinct

The council closed the Expression of Interest process at 4 pm 3 May 2022.  

One submission was received and, upon evaluation, did not meet the requirements of the Council.   

The...

Road/Laneway naming

Provide your feedback on the proposed naming of roads and laneways in the Bathurst Regional local government area.

Your feedback will assist Council to understand the level of community support...

Living Legends

In 2015 as part of the Bathurst Bicentenary celebrations the award Bathurst 200 Living Legends was introduced.

The title, Living Legend, recognises the achievements of individuals and the way they...

Bathurst 1000 off-track events

We'd like to hear your thoughts on the 2024 Repco Bathurst 1000 Off Track events. Complete the survey and you will go in the draw to win one of two...

Code of Meeting Practice

This Code of Meeting Practice for Bathurst Regional Council is made under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Regulation 2005. The code applies to...

Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors

Section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993, requires Council to adopt a policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors...

Inland Sea of Sound Festival Survey

Dear festival patron,

Thank you for supporting the Inland Sea of Sound this year. We would love to get some feedback from you so that we can improve and build...

Aboriginal Commitment Strategy Survey

Council is undertaking community consultation to develop the Bathurst Regional Council Aboriginal Commitment Strategy. The Strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst...

Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

A draft Management Plan for Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park has been placed on public exhibition. The Management Plan has been developed to for the ongoing conservation...

Easy Read - Disability Action Inclusion Plan 2022-2027

Council has developed a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

A Disability Inclusion Action Plan tells the Council how to make sure people with disability are included in the community.

Tell...

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2027

Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2027, which is on exhibition for community feedback. The DIAP aims to improve and support the inclusion of...

Draft Management Plan for Wattle Flat Public Recreation Reserve

Council has prepared a Draft Management Plan for Wattle Flat Public Recreation Reserve (also known as Wattle Flat Racecourse and Wattle Flat Golf Course), which is on exhibition for community...

Employment zone reform

The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) is currently exhibiting the translation of existing Business and Industrial zones across all local government areas in NSW into the new Employment zones...

Emissions Reduction Plan

Council has prepared a Draft Emissions Reduction Plan for its operations, which is now on exhibition for community feedback. An Emissions Reduction Plan is a key pillar of Council’s Climate...

Regional Economic Development Strategy

Bathurst Regional Council and Oberon Council are working with NSW Government to develop the Abercrombie Regional Economic Development Strategy.

The NSW Government has recently announced a new funding package for...

Tourism Wayfinding and Signage Strategy

Signage is a crucial part of a destination’s branding and in creating a positive and consistent visitor experience and in directing and dispersing both visitors and locals throughout the city...

Bathurst International Off-Track events

2022 is the first year for the Bathurst International event due to COVID-19 restrictions and we would appreciate your feedback on the Off Track events.

This event is proudly funded...

Floodplain Management Plan

Were you affected by the floods?

Please send us your photos, videos, stories and feedback which will be used to inform the Floodplain Management Plan.

Council is currently reviewing the...

Youth Council Survey

A review of the Youth Council is conducted every five years and we are seeking feedback from current Youth Councillors. This feedback will be used to make changes to the...

NYE Party in the Park - Survey

We'd like to hear your thoughts on the 2023 NYE Party in the Park. Complete the survey and you will go in the draw to win one of two $100...

Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade

Council is looking for community feedback for future plans for the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept design.

The playground at the oval is nearing the end of its...

World Cross Country - Business Involvement

We would love to receive your feedback on your involvement with the World Athletics Cross Country business engagement including Adopt a Country and Live music in venues.

BMEC Artists Residency

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre and Performing Lines staged the inaugural BARN (Bathurst Arts Residency NSW) 2022 to be held at St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference Centre in Perthville from April...

Draft Delivery Program & Operational Plan

Draft Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024-2025

If you are keen to find out what we are planning to achieve over the next 12 months, make sure to review...

Community Safety Plan

Bathurst Regional Council has developed a draft Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028. The Community Safety Plan ensures the ongoing implementation of crime prevention strategies, which support the development of...

Long Term Financial Plan

The Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2024-2034 is a ten-year view of Council’s finances and has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP & R)...

EOI Veterinary Services

Bathurst Regional Council (Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced veterinary practitioners to provide veterinary services for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre. Veterinarians are requested to...

Macquarie Wambuul River Bathurst Flying-fox Camp Habitat Restoration Project

Council is seeking to capture community sentiment and opinions on flying-foxes in the Bathurst region as part of the Local Government NSW-funded Macquarie Wambuul River Bathurst Flying-fox Camp Habitat Restoration...

Special Rate Variation

Regional drought resilience plan

Bathurst Regional Council, Lithgow City Council and Oberon Council have jointly received funding from the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program to develop...

Bathurst Winter Festival Feedback

The Bathurst Winter Festival is in its tenth year and we'd like to hear your feedback.

Australia Day awards

Do you know of an exceptional individual in the Bathurst community who has contributed to the great city in which we live or know of an event that highlighted our...

New Year's Eve - Party in the Park

We had a blast celebrating New Year's Eve Party in the Park with Bluey & Bingo!

As we begin planning this year's event, we'd love to know what you thought...

News Centre

This space provides you the opportunity to connect and learn about Council's latest initiatives, services and events.

Former Ambulance Station - Registration of Interest

­­­Bathurst Regional Council (Council) seeks prospective tenants to lease the Former Ambulance Station, William Street, Bathurst. The building provides adaptive reuse opportunities of approximately 460sqm floor space on a prominent...

Kart Track Facility DA 2023/345

COLLEGE ROAD KART TRACK DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Project location

The project is located on Council owned land at Mount Panorama. The kart facility will be located on Lots 116 & 123...

Summer Beats

Did you groove to the rhythm of summer and attend one of the Summer Beats performances in December?

We would love your feedback.

Off-Leash Areas

Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the structures at the Kefford Street Dog Off-leash area. We are aware that there are many regular users of the facility and...

Amendment to Revenue Policy

Submissions can be made by completing the form on yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au; emailing your comments to council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or by post to The General Manager, Private Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.

Submissions are...

Draft Plans of Management for Council owned community land and Council managed crown reserves

Council has prepared draft plans of management for ‘Community’ classified land in the Bathurst LGA. Plans of management provide guidance for the effective long-term management and use of public land...

Bathurst Liberty A-League event feedback

Bathurst hosted a round of the Liberty A-League on February 9 when the Western Sydney Wanders took on the Newcastle Jets at Carrington Park.

Tree Protection Policy

UPDATE: Thursday 25 July 2024

The following recommendation, along with an interim report into the protection of Trees in the Bathurst LGA, was put to the 17 July 2024 Council...

Bathurst NRL survey

In 2024, Bathurst hosted the Round 7 NRL clash between Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers on Saturday 20 April at Carrington Park.

Development Contributions Plans

Under Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Council can require the payment of a monetary contribution and/or the dedication of land free of cost, where...

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Domain Carpark

Notice of Proposal – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Domain Carpark, Stanley Street, Bathurst

Council has received a proposal from NRMA for a licence agreement to allow the installation and...

Asset survey

Closing the Loop

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Asset survey, either via the phone interviews or the opt-in online survey.

The final reports for both surveys...

Rural Cemetery Reforms

Council is seeking community feedback on the recent NSW Government’s Cemetery Reform that has impacted its ability to provide new burial opportunities within the region’s active rural cemeteries.

At it’s...

Presentation of Financial Statements

Public Notice – Presentation of Financial Statements as per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act.

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)...

Ngurang Arts Residency (BARN)

Library Survey

Tell us what you want from your Library and go in the draw for prizes of up to $100.

This survey is open to all Bathurst residents whether they are...

NSW Seniors Festival Feedback

The NSW Seniors Festival is held annually and celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to our community. It provides an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the contributions, wisdom, and experiences...

Community Engagement Strategy