Council

Jun
05
2025
By David Lewis
Council Charges Set to Increase

Council Charges Set to Increase

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Glen Innes Severn Council’s Draft Operational Plan for 2024–25 outlines a range of proposed increases to fees and charges across core services—including waste, water, sewer, development, and community events. These proposed changes come in addition to a potential Special Rate Variation (SRV), which—if approved—would further raise general rates for property owners across the region. While the SRV is still under consultation, the Council has already detailed increases to specific service charges and user fees as part of its strategy to address financial shortfalls and move toward long-term sustainability. As residents consider the full picture, the combined impact of higher rates,…
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May
30
2025
By Newsroom
Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

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Glen Innes Severn Council is proposing an expansion of its Access Bus service in a bid to improve transport options for older residents living in the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range. Currently operated through Council’s Life Choices – Support Services (LC-SS) program under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), the Access Bus provides eligible residents in Glen Innes with regular transport to essential services and community activities. Feedback from recent community engagement, including the 2024 Glen Innes Severn Council Aged Care and Disability Community Consultation Feedback Report and discussions facilitated through Transport for NSW forums, identified limited…
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May
26
2025
By Newsroom
Cricket Training Nets Upgraded at Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre

Cricket Training Nets Upgraded at Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre

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Cricketers in Glen Innes now have access to improved training facilities following the completion of upgrades to the cricket nets at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre. The project, funded through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre Stage Three initiative, included a range of enhancements to the indoor cricket area, with a total project value of $124,178. Key features of the upgraded nets include a new cement slab for a stable playing surface, professional-grade artificial turf, upgraded netting for user safety, rubber surrounds to protect balls and reduce wear, and a low-maintenance design…
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May
22
2025
By David Lewis
May Council Meeting Summary and Highlights

May Council Meeting Summary and Highlights

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Glen Innes Severn Council held its monthly Ordinary Meeting on May 22nd. Councillors addressed a range of items, focusing on internal governance, financial matters, and community services. Key discussions included proposed changes to waste charges, financial hardship policies, and the ongoing consultation regarding a potential Special Rate Variation. Below is an overview of the main outcomes and discussions: Councillor Psychosocial Safety and Well-being: Council endorsed the development of a framework to identify, manage, and mitigate psychosocial hazards affecting elected members. This acknowledges the pressures faced by councillors, including public criticism and online issues. The General Manager was requested to prepare…
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May
21
2025
By David Lewis
Council Provides Details on Civic Building and Town Hall Plans

Council Provides Details on Civic Building and Town Hall Plans

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As Glen Innes Severn Council continues its community engagement process regarding a potential Special Rate Variation (SRV), more detail has been provided about two significant projects referenced in the Draft Operational Plan: a new civic building and the future of the Glen Innes Town Hall. New Civic Building: Addressing Risk and Inefficiency In the General Manager’s message within the Draft Operational Plan, reference is made to the need for a new civic building, with a timeline of two years set out for the project. Questions from Glen Innes News have prompted Council to clarify key aspects of the plan. Council…
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May
16
2025
By Newsroom
Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 30th May 2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 30th May 2025

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The following works are scheduled  subject in the period ending Friday 30 May to weather conditions and unforeseen delays:  Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, Strathbogie Road and Grahams Valley Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working  on Wellington Vale Road; Maintenance grading is scheduled forOld Ben Lomond Road, Ingle Vale Road, Munsies Road, Marouan Road, Glencoe township, Morilla Road, Hamels Lane, Oslo Road and Bullock Mountain 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…
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May
16
2025
By Newsroom
Five Ageing Timber Bridges Replaced Across Glen Innes Severn Region

Five Ageing Timber Bridges Replaced Across Glen Innes Severn Region

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Glen Innes Severn Council has completed the replacement of five timber bridges in the region, as part of works funded under the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges (FCB) Program and the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. The $5.87 million project included $4.7 million from the FCB Program and $1.17 million from the Bridges Renewal Program. The works were carried out over three years and aimed to improve road safety, connectivity, and flood resilience for local communities. The bridges replaced include the Mann River Bridges on Mount Mitchell Road and Shannon Vale Road, Yarrow Creek Bridge on Mount Mitchell Road, Furracabad…
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May
15
2025
By David Lewis
Community Confronts Council Over Proposed Rate Hike at Packed Public Meeting

Community Confronts Council Over Proposed Rate Hike at Packed Public Meeting

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A large turnout of concerned residents attended a public meeting on Wednesday, seeking clarity and voicing anxieties regarding Glen Innes Severn Council's proposed financial measures, including a Special Rate Variation (SRV) and other increased fees. The meeting, intended to be a comprehensive overview, quickly transitioned into a robust question-and-answer session as residents pressed Council officials on the rationale and impact of the proposed increases. Council representatives opened the evening by highlighting the shire's precarious financial state, stating the Council is not currently financially sustainable and faces a projected average general fund deficit of around several million dollars over the next…
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May
14
2025
By Newsroom
Community Input Invited on Council Plans and Potential Rate Rise

Community Input Invited on Council Plans and Potential Rate Rise

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Glen Innes Severn Council continues to seek feedback from the community about its proposal to apply for a Special Rate Variation, with the next information session being held at the Glen Innes Town Hall this evening. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about Council’s future plans, its long term financial sustainability and their proposal for a Special Rate Variation. Council is contemplating a rate rise of up to 68% over three years in an effort to make council financially sustainable. Rate payers will be able to speak directly with Councillors and key stakeholders, pick up printed information and…
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May
12
2025
By Newsroom
Environmental Corridor at Glen Innes Waste Facility Set for Restoration

Environmental Corridor at Glen Innes Waste Facility Set for Restoration

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An environmental corridor at the Glen Innes Waste Facility is set to be rehabilitated following the award of a $20,000 grant from the NSW State Government. The funding will support the reintroduction of native trees and plants to an area of land that was originally cleared in the 1960s to accommodate landfill operations. In 2017, access to the landfill was redirected, and remediation of the site commenced in 2021. This work included the removal of waste material, reshaping and stabilising the slope, and the addition of soil designed to support vegetation growth. With the new funding, Glen Innes Severn Council…
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