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Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Asset Management Strategy

Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Asset Management Strategy

Glen Innes Severn Council invites community feedback on its draft Asset Management Strategy and Plans. These documents will be available for public review until 4pm Thursday, 21 November 2024. The purpose of this Asset Management Strategy is to provide an overview of the asset management processes within Glen Innes Severn Council and to develop a structured set of goals to work towards. The draft Strategy and Plans can be viewed at https://haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition-of-the-draft-resource-strategy Hard copies are available at: Council’s Town Hall Customer Service Office 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes Council’s Church Street Customer Service Office 136 Church Street, Glen Innes Glen…
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Council Works Program – Period Ending 8th November 2024

Council Works Program – Period Ending 8th November 2024

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 8 November 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road, Pinkett Road and Maybole Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Bald Nob Road • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Red Range Village, Coopers Road, Loosemores Road, Piggery Road, Tablelands Road, Rayners Road, Strachan Road, Springfield Road, Newsomes Road and Deepwater Tip Road • The Bridge Team is working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road under a full…
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Glen Innes Airport To Close Temporarily For Works

Glen Innes Airport To Close Temporarily For Works

The Glen Innes Airport will be temporarily closed from 4 November 2024 until 31 January 2025, to allow for essential upgrades and improvements. The works will include: Runway rehabilitation on the main bitumen runway New and upgraded lighting on the main bitumen runway Improved drainage and reshaping of the main runway to enhance water run-off management Council advises that it is working closely with NSW Health, NSW Ambulance, and NSW Police to ensure aeromedical services and emergency operations continue uninterrupted. Should the works be completed ahead of schedule, the airport will reopen earlier.
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Council Declares Alcohol Free Zones

Council Declares Alcohol Free Zones

At the October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, the Council declared the following locations within Glen Innes as Alcohol Prohibited Areas (Alcohol Consumption by Permit Only): Coronation Park (Skate Park) Lions Park, Veness Park, Anzac Park, King Edward Park, King George Oval and Park, Wilson Park, Quinton Park and O’Shea Park. The township of Glen Innes has been declared as an Alcohol Free Zone for the whole of Grey Street between Taylor Street and Oliver Street; including those streets, public places and car parks intersecting and adjacent to Grey Street from the eastern side of East Avenue and the western side of…
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Regional Australia Bank Proposes Merger With Summerland

Regional Australia Bank Proposes Merger With Summerland

Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank have announced their intention to merge. Summerland operates as a Mutual Bank and has ten branches across the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales and South East Queensland. Regional Australia Bank has told its members via its website that there will be no change of name away from "Regional Australia Bank" and that there will be no changes to accounts or fees. They have also assured members that there will be no branch closures. Should the merger be successful, it will not come into effect until 2026.
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Council Works Program – Period Ending 25th October 2024

Council Works Program – Period Ending 25th October 2024

The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 25 October 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Pinkett Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Bald Nob Road • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Mitchell Lane, Red Range Tip Road, Greenhouse Road, Hottess Road, Square Range Road, Swamp Oak Road, Pattersons Road, Deloraine Road, Wells Street, Moore Street and Rose Valley Road • The Bridge Team is working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road…
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Christmas In The Highlands Is Coming To Town

Christmas In The Highlands Is Coming To Town

Get ready for an even bigger celebration as Christmas in the Highlands returns to Glen Innes on Friday, 29 November 2024! This key event in the Glen Innes Town Centre will fill Grey Street with festive cheer, inviting residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season in the Glen Innes Highlands. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis said, “Christmas in the Highlands is not just a highlight of the year for Glen Innes Severn; it’s a vibrant celebration of community spirit and shared prosperity. This festive season provides a unique opportunity for us to come together, embrace our traditions, and strengthen the…
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Australia Day 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Australia Day 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Each year the Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Committee proudly presents several awards at an Australia Day ceremony to recognise the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by acknowledging their outstanding contribution to our community through service or community work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time. Each award recipient is presented with an Australia Day Council Plaque and Certificate of Recognition. The categories for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are: Citizen Of…
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Call For Community To Get Involved In ‘Get In Here’ Campaign

Call For Community To Get Involved In ‘Get In Here’ Campaign

Glen Innes Severn Council is excited to announce its new Get In Here campaign, showcasing the real heart of Glen Innes Highlands, and is calling on the community to help bring it to life. Council is seeking expressions of interest from residents, businesses, community groups and passionate locals who want to be featured in the campaign’s photography and videography. This is a chance to represent the people and spirit that make Glen Innes Highlands unique. Glen Innes Severn Council Director of Place and Growth Gayleen Burley said, “The Get In here campaign is an opportunity for locals to shine a light on their stories…
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