Council – Glen Innes News

Oct

11

2025

Council Business Papers available

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

The agenda and annexures for the Glen Innes Severn Council Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 and are now on the Council's website. This meeting has been brought forward from the usual 4th Thursday in the month to the 3rd Thursday. Key reports address financial sustainability, such as investment strategies, monthly investment reports showing a portfolio of $24.5M in term deposits, and a quarterly borrowings report detailing over $10M in total loan liabilities. The unrestricted cash is at positive $4.92M, with the NAB loan of $5M. Other significant topics include the proposed adoption of a Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing…

Oct

11

2025

By Newsroom

COUNCIL REPRESENTS OUR REGION AT 2025 REGIONS RISING NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn has taken its place on the national stage, representing the strength and innovation of regional Australia at the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) Regions Rising National Conference in Canberra. The conference brought together Ministers, regional leaders and industry experts to explore how regions are shaping Australia’s future — from renewable energy and infrastructure to housing, workforce and health. At the Regional Dialogue Day, the Glen Innes Health Hub — an initiative of the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) — was showcased as one of the nation’s most innovative regional health projects. The Hub…

Sep

29

2025

By Newsroom

Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) Highlights – 25 September 2025

Council, Local Newscouncil meeting

The Editor has received correspondence from the Acting General Manager of GISC which is included as an addendum to this report for clarity and transparency. At 8:45 am, prior to the council meeting, former Councillor Mrs Lara Gresham addressed Council in a Public Forum. Members of the public are allowed to address Councillors for 5 minutes prior to the meeting, following an application to Council. Mrs Gresham spoke against item 7.6 Psychosocial Safety and Wellbeing Framework for Councillors. The basic tenet of Mrs Gresham’s address was that the Workplace Health and Safety Act states, categorically, that it does not…

Sep

23

2025

By Newsroom

WOW – that’s an experience that must be preserved!

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Land of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

🌧️ Rain couldn’t stop the crowds! Despite the rolling scuds of rain, Glen Innes locals — joined by curious visitors — streamed into the Old Glen Innes Power Station on Saturday. By 9:30am, the building was alive with a fantastic turnout, all eager to marvel at the technology that once powered our town through the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The undisputed stars of the show? Two enormous engines, still as impressive today as they were nearly a century ago. Guests were handed a vintage brochure from the History House, written and edited by Ivan March, recounting the story of the…

Sep

08

2025

By Newsroom

Another Strategy, Another Survey – You Can ‘Shape the Future’

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

Economic Development Strategy & Destination Management Plan Glen Innes Severn Council has once again brought in outside consultants – SC Lennon & Associates –fully funded, through a grant, to review and rewrite the town’s Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan. The idea is to build on the last set of documents and produce something “visionary, practical and evidence-based”. According to Council, these two shiny new strategies will steer the region’s economic and tourism priorities for the next five years. In other words, another round of big-picture plans that may, or may not, translate into actual projects on the ground.…

Sep

08

2025

By Newsroom

Building Drought Resilience in the High Country

Council, RuralGlen Innes Severn Council

A new Northern New England High Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan has been released, aiming to help communities across Glen Innes Severn and Tenterfield prepare for, withstand, and adapt to future droughts. Developed in partnership with the Department of Regional NSW and CSIRO, and funded under the Future Drought Fund, the Plan recognises that drought doesn’t just hit farmers – it also affects businesses, mental health, and the social fabric of towns. With climate change bringing hotter, drier and longer droughts, the Plan sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience across five key areas: Community: The Plan calls for stronger…

Sep

01

2025

By Newsroom

Anne Vosper Declared Elected to Council

Council, Local NewsAnne Vosper, Glen Innes Severn Council

Anne Vosper has officially been declared elected to the Glen Innes Severn Council, following a countback process overseen by the NSW Electoral Commission. The Returning Officer declared her elected on Monday, 1 September 2025, after the countback was uncontested—only one application was received to participate. Under New South Wales electoral law, when a councillor resigns mid-term and was elected through proportional representation, a countback is used to fill the vacancy rather than holding a full by-election. The process re-examines ballot papers from the previous ordinary election to determine which candidate among those not elected previously is next in line, based…

Aug

28

2025

By Newsroom

Council Meeting Summary & Highlights – August 2025

Council, Local NewsDavid Scott, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council’s August meeting covered a wide range of issues, including renewable energy, community safety, financial pressures, and future use of public assets. While many decisions passed unanimously, several items sparked debate among councillors. Renewable Energy Submission Council resolved to lodge a submission to EnergyCo NSW calling for the inclusion of existing 132kV transmission infrastructure in the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The Mayor said this would give Glen Innes Severn greater certainty for renewable energy developers and could unlock local benefits such as jobs, supply chain opportunities and contributions to community schemes. Councillors spoke in support,…

Aug

28

2025

By Newsroom

Council and Glen Industries to Restore Landfill Corridor

CouncilGlen Industries, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Glen Industries to deliver the Glen Innes Landfill Revegetation Project during 2025–2026. The initiative is supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, which has provided $20,000 to Council to help restore the site. The project aims to enhance biodiversity, reconnect wildlife corridors, improve ecological and visual amenity, and strengthen slope stability at the landfill. Mayor Margot Davis said, “We are pleased to be partnering once again with Glen Industries on this important project. Their local expertise and commitment to biodiversity make them an ideal partner as we…

Aug

26

2025

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Monthly Councillor Catch-ups for Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsConversations with Councillors, Glen Innes Severn Council, Highlands Hub, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council is introducing a new opportunity for residents to meet and speak directly with their elected representatives. The initiative, Conversations with Councillors, will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Glen Innes Highlands Hub. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, 18 September. Council said the monthly event will provide a chance for residents to share ideas, ask questions and raise local issues in an open and respectful setting. “Come along and chat directly with Councillors, share your ideas and feedback, ask questions, and discuss local issues,”…