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May

01

2025

Upgrade for CCTV Systems in Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsANZAC Park, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis

Significant upgrades to Glen Innes’ local CCTV infrastructure are set to commence soon, with Glen Innes Severn Council announcing plans to expand and modernise surveillance systems across the town centre and, for the first time, at ANZAC Park. Scheduled to begin between late May and early June, the project will see 16 new high-definition cameras installed on four streetlight poles located between the Bourke Street and Meade Street intersections—four cameras per pole—substantially increasing coverage throughout the central business district. Further improvements include the addition of 13 cameras around the perimeter of the Town Hall. The existing system within the building…

Apr

29

2025

By Newsroom

New Sensory Garden Opens in Glen Innes

Council, Local NewsAnthony Williams, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Life Choices, Margot Davis, Stronger Country Communities Fund

Glen Innes’ new sensory garden has officially opened, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The garden, part of Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), has been specially designed to engage all five senses. With a mix of carefully chosen plants, textured surfaces, water features and other calming elements, the space aims to support people with sensory processing needs. The idea for the project was led by the late Anthony Williams, Glen Innes Severn Council’s former manager of community services, and it now stands as a tribute to his work…

Apr

28

2025

By Newsroom

Council to Consult Community on Possible Rate Rise

Council, Local NewsAndrew Parsons, Bernard Smith, David Scott, Deepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes Severn Council, Glen Innes Severn Public & TAFE Library, IPART, Margot Davis, Special Rate Variation, Troy Arandale

Glen Innes Severn Council will consult the community on a proposed special rate variation (SRV) that could see rates increase by up to 68.5 per cent over three years, as part of its effort to address long-term financial sustainability. At its Ordinary Meeting held in April, councillors endorsed a number of strategies and plans under the Shaping Tomorrow Community Engagement Program. The program will gauge ratepayer sentiment on future planning priorities and potential SRV options. The community consultation period will run until 6 June 2025, with a final decision to be made at the Council’s meeting on 19 June. The…

Apr

22

2025

By Newsroom

Council to Vote on Proposed Rate Rise to Tackle Budget Shortfall

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, IPART, Margot Davis, Special Rate Variation

Glen Innes Severn Council will vote on whether to adopt a number of long term plans, which include a proposed increase in rates, at its next meeting to be held on 24th April. Council, in a recent media release, highlighted that Council's General Fund is not financially sustainable. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and upgrade essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, kerbing and guttering, parks, drainage, buildings and other community assets or provide new community facilities. This has prompted Council to consider the option of applying to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)…

Apr

17

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 5th May 2025

CouncilCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 5 May 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, and Old Grafton Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Hazelwood Road, Tindal Road, Riley's Road, Euroka Road, Grahams Valley Road, Nant Park Road, Rangers Valley Road, Wycliffe Road, and Spicers Road. The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heave patching reseal program. The Bridge team will…

Apr

11

2025

By Newsroom

Parking Patrols Underway in Glen Innes CBD

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council

Glen Innes Severn Council is advising the local community that Council Rangers will be conducting parking patrols throughout the Glen Innes CBD during April 2025. The patrols are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to ensure parking spaces in the CBD are used fairly and equitably by all road users. A key focus of the patrols will be the regulation of Disabled Parking Zones. These designated spaces are essential in providing easier access to services in the CBD for people with limited mobility or senior residents, by reducing the distance they need to travel from their vehicles. Individuals holding a valid…

Apr

04

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 18th April 2025

CouncilCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 18 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Winters Road, Crotty Road, East Pandora Road, West Pandora Road, Caerleon Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road, Streeters Road, Hamburg Road, Oakhurst Road, Weir Road and Nant Park Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the…

Apr

02

2025

By Newsroom

Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

Council, Local NewsAustralian Standing Stones, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, Riarna Sheridan

Residents and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have an upgraded picnic shelter to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, thanks to a $44,000 grant from the New South Wales Government. The funding, provided through the Local Small Commitment Allocation (LSCA) program, will support the replacement of the ageing picnic shelter with a modern and accessible facility. The LSCA program aims to enhance local communities by supporting a range of initiatives, including park and playground upgrades, events, and essential services. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, recently visited Centennial Parklands to inspect the current shelter and highlighted the importance of the project.…

Mar

24

2025

By Newsroom

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 4th April 2025

CouncilCouncil Works Schedule, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 4 April 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Strathbogie Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Glen Innes Township gravel roads, Fawcett Road, Winters Road, Crotty Road, Six Mile Road, Bargens Road, Severn River Road and Streeters Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching a various locations as part of the urban heave patching reseal program. The Bridge…

Mar

15

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes to Celebrate Harmony Day with Community Event

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes Severn Council, Harmony Day, Margot Davis

Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting the community to a special Harmony Day event on 21 March 2025, celebrating the region’s rich cultural diversity and fostering inclusivity. With almost 20 per cent of local residents born overseas, the event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together, share traditions and appreciate the many cultures that contribute to the identity of the Glen Innes Severn area. Mayor Margot Davis highlighted the importance of the event in recognising the contributions of diverse backgrounds to the community. “Our community is enriched by people from diverse backgrounds, and Harmony Day is a…