Council

Jul
24
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 8th August 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 8th August 2025

Council,
The following works are scheduled  subject in the period ending Friday 8 August 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching on Strathbogie Road, Emmaville Road and the Glen Innes Township; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; Roadside slashing is planned on Wellington Vale Road; The Roads Construction Crew will be working  on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Aqua Park Road, Sara River road, Warra Forrest Road and Mt Slow Road, Emmaville village and Morgan's Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching crew will be working on Tablelands Road; The Bridge team will be…
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Jul
23
2025
By Newsroom
Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

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Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS) is relocating its popular “Gentle Stretches from a Chair” program to the Glen Innes Services Club following strong community interest and growing attendance numbers. The classes, delivered by Yoga with Bron, offer gentle, chair-based stretching and movement specifically designed to support the physical wellbeing and social connection of aged care participants. The new venue will allow up to 30 people per session and provides a more spacious and accessible environment for the growing group. Acting Mayor Carol Sparks said the Council is encouraged by the strong response to the program and…
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Jul
09
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Severn Council Assumes Local Weed Management Duties

Glen Innes Severn Council Assumes Local Weed Management Duties

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Glen Innes Severn Council has officially taken on responsibility for invasive and noxious weed control in the local government area, following the dissolution of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) last month. The transition, effective from 16 June 2025, marks the end of more than 75 years of operation for NEWA, one of NSW’s first single-purpose county councils established in 1947. NEWA had been responsible for managing invasive weeds across the New England region, acting as the Local Control Authority (LCA) under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The move follows a series of governance and financial issues that came to light…
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Jul
04
2025
By Newsroom
Light Poles Restored as Part of Glen Innes Beautification Project

Light Poles Restored as Part of Glen Innes Beautification Project

Council, Local News
The Glen Innes Severn Council has completed restoration works on light poles at the Meade Street and Bourke Street roundabouts along Grey Street. The works, which began on 18 March 2025, involved the temporary removal of both poles to undergo sandblasting, repainting, and polishing. Council noted that these measures were essential to preserve the poles as long-standing heritage and memorial features of the town centre. "We recognise the significance of these fixtures – the light pole on Meade Street is mounted to the ANZAC memorial, while the one on Bourke Street features a heritage theme," Council stated earlier this year.…
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Jun
30
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 11th July 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 11th July 2025

Council,
The following works are scheduled  subject in the period ending Friday 11 July 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching on 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 Millers Road, Ben Nevis Road, Aqua Park Road, Pitlochry Road, Cameron's Road, Jenkins Road, Marcantelli  Road and Waterloo Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching crew will be working on Tablelands Road; The Bridge team will be working on Coxs Road; The drainage team will be working  at Emmaville, Ryans…
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Jun
23
2025
By Newsroom
One Meeting, Two Outcomes: Council Cancels Its Own Pay Decision

One Meeting, Two Outcomes: Council Cancels Its Own Pay Decision

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A plan for Glen Innes Severn councillors to take a pay cut and donate the savings to a local charity was approved—then overturned—all in the same meeting. At the 19 June council meeting, councillors first voted in favour of reducing their pay to the lowest level allowed by law and giving the difference to the Glen Innes & District Community Centre. The plan, proposed by Cr Scott, would have seen nearly $43,000 donated over the next year to help support local people doing it tough. The original proposal was for councillors to be paid about $3,400 less for the year,…
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Jun
19
2025
By David Lewis
48.3% Rate Rise Endorsed in Heated Council Meeting

48.3% Rate Rise Endorsed in Heated Council Meeting

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Glen Innes Severn Council has adopted a revised Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) that includes a cumulative 48.3% Special Rate Variation (SRV) over three years, subject to approval by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The decision was made during a highly contentious council meeting on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The General Manager described the vote as "probably the most important decision this council will make for a very long time", as the council seeks to address a forecasted $4.7 million deficit and long-term financial challenges. Financial Review Sparks SRV Proposal The proposed SRV follows findings from a Financial…
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Jun
18
2025
By Newsroom
ANZAC Nature Play Park Design Open for Community Feedback

ANZAC Nature Play Park Design Open for Community Feedback

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Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting community members to share their thoughts on the proposed design for the new ANZAC Nature Play Park. The planned nature-themed playground aims to encourage exploration, spark imagination and provide inclusive play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Construction will begin following the current consultation period, which concludes on 9 July 2025. What's Planned? The new playground will replace the existing play space within ANZAC Park, covering approximately 40 x 35 metres. The design embraces a nature play theme, incorporating natural-look materials such as ModWood and powder-coated steel in earthy tones, as well…
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Jun
14
2025
By David Lewis
Council to Decide on Revised 48.3% Rate Rise

Council to Decide on Revised 48.3% Rate Rise

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Glen Innes Severn Council will consider a revised Special Rate Variation (SRV) proposal at its meeting on 19 June. The revised recommendation follows a six-week community engagement process, “Shaping Tomorrow”, which closed on 6 June 2025. Financial Pressures Prompt Action The Council has reported significant financial pressure in its General Fund, forecasting an average annual operating deficit of $4.7 million from 2025/26 without a rate increase. To help address this, Council has implemented a series of savings measures, identifying more than $600,000 in efficiencies, reducing staff recruitment, and deferring some projects. Additional business improvement measures worth $65,000 annually for five…
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Jun
13
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 19th June 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 19th June 2025

Council,
The following works are scheduled  subject in the period ending Friday 19 June 2025 to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Grahams Valley Road, 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 Glen Legh Road (spring damage and grading), Millers Road, Ben Nevis Road, Aqua Park Road, Pitlochry Road, Cameron's Road, Jenkins Road, Marcantelli  Road and Waterloo Road; The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking urban heavy patching crew will be working on Tablelands Road; The Bridge team will…
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