March 17, 2022

NSW Councillors to receive superannuation

Gunnedah Shire Councillors will receive superannuation payments following legislative changes that take effect from July 1, 2022.
A report to the March Council Meeting noted it was Local Government New South Wales’ (LGNSW) long-held view that payments made to councillors in NSW did not fairly and adequately compensate them for the work they performed, and the ongoing growth in their roles and accountabilities. LGNSW contributed to the Local Government Amendment Act 2021 (NSW) which allowed for councillors to be paid a superannuation contribution payment in addition to their annual fee.
The report noted the amount of the payment would be at the same rate that applied to Council employees.
Employment Zone changes to go on public exhibition
Changes to the employment zones in Gunnedah will go on public exhibition for community feedback.

Employment Zone changes to go on public exhibition

Employment zone reform by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has meant the existing “Business” and “Industrial” zones have been replaced by five new employment zones – local centre, commercial centre, productivity support, general industrial and heavy industrial – and three supporting zones – mixed use, working waterfront and enterprise.
Gunnedah Shire Council’s Department of Planning and Environment have revised the current zones and drafted zone changes in the Employment Zones Translation Detail, which will be on public exhibition for six weeks.
The NSW employment zone reform aims to allow greater flexibility in determining the type of business activities allowed on local sites.

New plaque design for CWA

The CWA of New South Wales is celebrating 100 years of service in 2022 and the Gunnedah and Tambar Springs Associations are looking to commemorate the occasion with the installation of four memorial plaques in Gunnedah Shire.

In line with Council policy, the design for the plaques are being put on public exhibition for comment.

The plaques are proposed to be installed at the Tambar Memorial Shelter and Tambar Community Hall, along with two in Conadilly Street on public seating between the Cenotaph and the Town Hall.

To take a look at the design, visit www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Caption: The proposed design for plaques to commemorate the CWA’s 100 year of service.

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For more information, contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s media team on (02) 6740 2100.