November 3, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation fund and is urging local businesses to take a closer look at whether their project could be eligible. The NSW Government has said the Regional Job Creation Fund has been set up for businesses to establish or expand in regional NSW. Up to $10 million in co-funding is being offered to activate or bring forward regional projects in engine,…

November 3, 2020 It’s less than 60 days until Christmas, which is still plenty of time to make your festive dollars ‘count in your home town. Gunnedah Shire Council is a supporter of the Gunnedah Spirit of Christmas Shop Local promotion aimed at encouraging local spending in a year when our businesses need it most. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said last year’s campaign to boost local spending and keep the money local through Gunny Money…

November 2, 2020 Tis’ the season for celebration and Gunnedah Shire Council is kick-starting the festive season with the launch of the annual Christmas Light Competition. Locals can help spread the Christmas cheer by decking homes and shopfronts with lights and decorations for a chance to win Gunny Money gift vouchers. This year’s entrants can also have their home or business featured on an interactive map, helping residents plan their tour of the Shire’s brightened streets.…

November 2, 2020 Request for Tender: Gunnedah Shire Waste, Recycling and Garden Organics Collection Services Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified and insured companies to undertake Waste, Recycling and Garden Organics Collection and Transport services for Gunnedah Shire. The successful Tenderer’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the collection, transport and disposal of Garbage, Recyclables and Garden Organics from the kerbside, to the nominated Landfill or Material Recovery Facility. Additionally,…

October 23, 2020 Reconciliation Action Plan Gunnedah Shire Council has voted to continue its Reconciliation journey with the development of a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) consistent with Reconciliation Australia’s Innovate RAP at the October Council meeting. A RAP Working Group will be formed to progress the plan and membership will include representatives from the local Aboriginal community.  Work on the plan is expected to start in February 2021.   The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program…

October 22, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program recent round aimed at street beautification has proven a runaway success, with 45 local businesses and organisations approved for funding. As part of the Invigorate Gunnedah – COVID-19 Business Recovery Package, Council supported a plan to bring vibrancy back into the CBD and build business resilience. Chair of the Business Partner Program Advisory Group Cr Ann Luke said this round of the super-charged 2020 program was…

October 22, 2020 A unique program developed by the Gunnedah Shire Council that received funding from all three tiers of government and whole-of-community support has been held up as an example of strength in adversity. Gunnedah Shire Council has been named as the winner of the Local Government category in the NSW Resilient Australia Awards. Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey said while the award was recognition of how our community could rally together, the program had…

October 14, 2020 Events and activities are in full swing for NSW Small Business Month in Gunnedah. Gunnedah Shire Council is hosting a program of events centred on the 2020 NSW Small Business Month themes that are designed to help businesses reboot, upskill and look to the future: • Building your brand on social media• Working with digi-tech• Financial foundations• Research, plan, do• Futureproof your business, and• Your team and you. Activities such as the…

October 12, 2020 It is Small Business Month and Gunnedah businesses are urged to put their hands up for the latest round of the Business Partner Program. This year the Business Partner Program has received a significant funding boost, with an additional allocation of $200,000 through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community Resilience Business Recovery Package - Invigorate Gunnedah. Business Partner Program Advisory Group chair Cr Ann Luke said the program offered grants for applicants whose business…

October 12, 2020 It is Small Business Month and Gunnedah businesses are urged to put their hands up for the latest round of the Business Partner Program. This year the Business Partner Program has received a significant funding boost, with an additional allocation of $200,000 through Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community Resilience Business Recovery Package - Invigorate Gunnedah. Business Partner Program Advisory Group chair Cr Ann Luke said the program offered grants for applicants whose business…