Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis, this week welcomed the opening of the first local Computed Tomography (CT) scanning facility, marking a significant step forward in healthcare access, liveability and economic development for Glen Innes and the surrounding area. The facility, delivered by New England CT Pty Ltd, a locally owned family business dedicated to improving regional healthcare, commenced operations last week following Council’s strategic decision at its Extraordinary Meeting in March 2025 to approve the sale of 146 Church Street and part of 148 Church Street, the former Essential Energy site. Councillor Davis said, “This facility is only…
A recent multi-agency compliance operation targeting illicit tobacco and vaping products across the New England region has delivered significant results, with an estimated $84,000 worth of illegal goods seized and several retail premises temporarily shut down. Between Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April 2026, officers from New England Police District and NSW Health Tobacco Regulation and Enforcement carried out a coordinated operation focusing on non-licensed tobacconists. The action followed sustained community concern, formal complaints, and ongoing advocacy highlighting the growing presence of illegal tobacco and vaping products in the region. Three premises across Armidale and Glen Innes were issued…
Glen Innes Severn Council is continuing to closely monitor water levels at Beardy Weir as dry conditions persist across the region, with current Level 2 water restrictions remaining in place for Glen Innes under Council’s Drought Management Plan. Beardy Weir is Glen Innes’ main water source, and inspections earlier this year confirmed water levels had reached the trigger point for Level 2 restrictions, prompting Council to act early to manage water use responsibly. General Manager Bernard Smith said water use across the town has already begun to decline, however further reductions are still required. “Under Level 2 restrictions, typical national…
Glen Innes Severn Council has implemented Level 2 water restrictions for Glen Innes after recent inspections of Beardy Weir, which supplies the town’s water. The restrictions have been implemented following inspections that confirmed water levels reached the trigger for Level 2 restrictions under Council’s Drought Management Plan. General Manager Bernard Smith said the move to Level 2 restrictions was an adopted step under the plan and part of Council’s normal approach to managing the town’s water supply. “These trigger points are in place so decisions are made early and consistently,” Mr Smith said. “They help Council manage water use before…
The Following is an unedited Media Release from Glen Innes Severn Council dated 9 March 2026 COUNCIL RECEIVES 2024/25 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT EXTRAORDINARY MEETING Glen Innes Severn Council received its 2024/25 financial statements at today’s Extraordinary Council Meeting, as part of Council’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound governance. Financial statements are a core governance document, providing a snapshot of Council’s financial position at a point in time and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements. The audit outcome includes a disclaimer which Council has confirmed is not the result of financial mismanagement or financial sustainability concerns, but instead principally…
An Extraordinary Council Meeting is scheduled to be held: Monday, 9 March 2026 9.00am William Gardner Conference Room at the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Audited Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 financial year. These have been on display here Closing date for submissions is 5pm, today 5th March, 2026. You can attend the meeting in‑person or watch online Agenda and minutes will be made available for viewing on Council's website here
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released Glen Innes Severn Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application. A three-week community consultation period is open from 17 February to 9 March 2026, giving residents, businesses and community stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback directly to IPART. Submissions can be made through an online survey The Survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Written submissions can be made through the IPART’s website. Council is seeking approval for a cumulative SRV of 48.3% over three years. The proposed 48.3% represents the total increase spread across the life of the application — not…
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) published Glen Innes Severn Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application at 11.59pm on Monday 16 February 2026. IPART has opened a three-week community consultation period from 17 February to 9 March 2026, during which residents, businesses and stakeholders can provide feedback directly to IPART via an online survey or written submission. Council’s application seeks approval for a cumulative Special Rate Variation of 48.3 per cent over the life of the application. The 48.3 per cent refers to the total increase spread over three years, not an increase applied in a single year. No…
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and unequivocally that the community does not want a rate rise. At the same time, the community has also been clear that it expects Council to maintain and improve essential services, renew ageing infrastructure, and protect the long-term viability of the region. The SRV application reflects the difficult position councils across New South Wales now face: rising costs, growing service expectations, and a…
