17 April, 2020 The shape of the next year for Gunnedah Shire has been mapped out in a blueprint now open for public submissions. The 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2020/21 Operational Plan for Gunnedah Shire Council outlines how Council delivers on the strategic objectives outlined in the over-arching Community Strategic Plan. Council is now in the final year of that program, with the 2020/21 Operational Plan and Budget setting out the actions Council will take…

16 April 2020 The 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2020/21 Operational Plan for Gunnedah Shire Council is officially placed on public exhibition and Council will receive submissions in relation to the documents up until 5:00pm Thursday 14 May 2020. The Delivery Program and Operational Plan is available for viewing here. This is an opportunity for members of the public to lodge submissions in relation to the items considered and strategies applied in the Draft Delivery Program…

16 April 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council will reintroduce Level P Permanent water conservation measures after Councillors voted yesterday to ease the current Level 1 restrictions from May 1. The recommendation to ease restrictions was made after recent rainfall contributed to an approximate 50% improvement in bore production capacity and follows a significant reduction in water demand. Level P Permanent water conservation will apply across the Shire to all properties connected to town water supplies in…

16 April, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has joined a state-wide call for the Federal and NSW governments to step up their economic support for local government during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Mayoral Minute at this week’s Council meeting, Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said Gunnedah Shire Council was already suffering the consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic. “We fully understand and support the partial lockdown Australia is in, but it comes at a cost,” Cr…

16 April 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council has announced a $1.6 million COVID-19 Business Support Package to help local businesses through this challenging time. The package includes new measures to reduce some of the charges businesses face, as well as introducing a new Business Partner Program round to assist in developing ways to adapt to changes in spending. Mayor Jamie Chaffey said the COVID-19 Business Support Package was aimed at protecting the Shire’s economy and residents’…

15 April, 2020 The cast of Gunnedah’s newest sculpture has been completed, with installation of the tiles now in progress. The Rainbow Serpent water feature has been taking shape offsite through Waterforms International to ensure structural integrity of the large artwork, before it is installed outside the Gunnedah Civic. Gunnedah Shire Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said the construction schedule had been delayed by the challenges of social distancing and social isolation, but…

April 9, 2020 Many of us might be isolated at home at what is a very uncertain time, but our creativity and connections can help turn this challenge around. Gunnedah Shire Council is asking all our people who are using their time to create something new, to share their creations. Council Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley said #Gunnedahcreates was a new initiative to not only keep our existing artists and creatives inspired, but to…

8 April 2020 Notice is hereby given of a Voluntary Planning Agreement that is proposed to be entered into between Council, Vickery Coal Pty Ltd and Whitehaven Coal Limited, pursuant to S7.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, in connection with the following proposed development. Proposed Development: The Independent Planning Commission is presently considering SSD-7480 for the “Extension of the approved Vickery Coal Mine, including a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), train…

6 April, 2020 Most of you would now be aware that a case of Coronavirus has been confirmed within Gunnedah Shire. I know we had all hoped we would escape this threat without a single case, and that this news is hard to hear. We all have loved ones and friends we are anxious to keep safe. We are also, of course, concerned for the health of the person who has contracted the virus. What…

3 April, 2020 Please note: The deadline for application for Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants has been extended until 5pm, June 24.   While community groups have been left unable to carry out many of their regular activities, this could be a good time to plan for improved programs and new projects in better times to come. Council’s annual Section 356 Community and Sports Small Grants Program is now open and eligible groups…