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Welcome to Glen Innes Severn Council
Glen Innes Severn Council covers an area of 5,487 sq. km, and is located in the beautiful New England area of N.S.W., servicing the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range.
The Glen Innes Severn area is known as Glen Innes Highlands (Celtic Country), and is the home of the Australian Standing Stones, where the Australian Celtic Festival is celebrated annually in May.
Documents and Policies
News
“SUPER SATURDAY” SPORTS INSPECTION DAY
29 July 2021
“SUPER SATURDAY” SPORTS INSPECTION DAY Council is celebrating the achievement of multiple...
BLADERUNNER?
29 July 2021
Council is calling for written submissions on the Wind Blade Park Plan of Management.......and on a...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – TOWN HALL WORKING GROUP
27 July 2021
Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from community members who are interested in being...
KEY DATES FOR DECEMBER 2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
26 July 2021
All key dates for the Local Government Elections which will now be held on Saturday, 4 December...
UP-DATES: ELECTORAL ROLL INFORMATION
26 July 2021
The elections will be held in the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area (LGA) on Saturday, 4...
PUBLIC NOTICES AND EXHIBITIONS
CHANGE OF DATE FOR NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
The NSW Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Shelley Hancock MP has announced that the Local Government Elections have been postponed until Saturday, 4 December 2021. The signed order under Section 318C of the Local Government Act 1993 was published in the Government Gazette on Saturday, 24 July 2021.
For more information please go to this link:
https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/local-government-elections
All key dates for the Local Government Elections which will now be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021 are available at this link:
DONATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Council invites local not for profit community groups to submit a written application requesting a donation during the 2021/2022 Financial Year, up to the value of $1,500 for projects that will benefit the community. Council has a total of $15,000 available for distribution which includes $5,000 received from the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
For information please go to this link:
2021 COMMUNITY DONATIONS REPORT FORM
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Council invites written submissions on the Wind Blade Park Plan of Management.
The Wind Blade Park Plan of Management is displayed on Council’s website (document and submission form), and is available for viewing at the following locations:
- Council’s Town Hall Office;
- Council’s Church Street Office; and
- the village Post Offices at Deepwater, Emmaville and Glencoe.
Council is also seeking Expressions of Interest for a name for the Park.
Submissions regarding the Wind Blade Park Plan of Management and Names for the Park close at 4.30pm on Thursday, 26 August 2021.
Wind Blade Park Plan of Management
KEEPING UP WITH COUNCIL INFORMATION
Each week you can catch up with Council's news and information to residents on the website:
https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/…/weekly-our-council-informatio…
https://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au/news/radio-interviews
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS AND ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council advises that it is continuing to practice Social Distancing as recommended by the NSW State Government during the Coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, in line with current Public Health Orders issued by the NSW State Government attendance by the public at Council Meetings resumed from the April Ordinary Council Meeting held on Thursday, 22 April 2021, however, please note that attendance by the public will only be permitted in line with any current COVID-19 regulations.
Attending Council Meetings
To ensure compliance with Public Health Orders, any interest to attend an Extraordinary or Ordinary Council Meeting must be registered by email to dduffell@gisc.nsw.gov.au by 4.00pm on the day preceding the Meeting. Therefore for the 22 July 2021 Meeting, registrations must be received by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 21 July 2021. Seats will then be allocated and if requests exceed available seating, Council will allocate seats by way of random ballot and advise accordingly.
Community Consultation Sessions
The provision of a Public Forum before the commencement of Ordinary Council Meetings also recommenced from the April Meeting. Members of the public wishing to address Council must make application by completing the “Application to Speak at the Community Consultation Session Held Prior to the Ordinary Council Meetings” form which must be received by Council by 12 noon on the Tuesday before the Council meeting. Therefore, for the 22 July, 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting, the application form must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday, 20 July 2021.
Please also note that Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and viewable on Council’s website for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the meeting.
AUGUST 2021 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
The August 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting will be held at the Glen Innes Severn Library and Learning Centre on Thursday, 26 August 2021, starting at 6.00pm. The Business Paper will be available for viewing on Council's website from approximately 5.00pm on Friday, 20 August 2021.
Members of the public may lodge an “Application to Speak at the Community Consultation Session Held Prior to the Ordinary Council Meetings” form and provide a written submission which will be distributed to Councillors prior to the Ordinary Council Meeting. The application form must be received by Council by 12 noon on the Tuesday before the Council meeting. Therefore, for the 26 August 2021 Council meeting, the form must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday, 24 August 2021. Please note that the Public Forum does not form a part of the Ordinary Council Meeting and is therefore not livestreamed.
Please also note that Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and viewable on Council’s website for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the meeting.
***AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION***
Roads and Drainage: Telephone Number: 0409 817 242
Rangers: Telephone Number: 0417 890 889
Water and Waste Water: Telephone Number: 0418 162 794
This information is also available on this website by going to "Emergency Services" under the "Quicklinks" heading at the top right-hand position on the Home page.
COUNCIL HAS FULLY REOPENED FOR BUSINESS
Council reminds residents that Council services and facilities are fully operational subject to satisfying the requirement to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines from the NSW State Government. Council’s Town Hall and Church Street Offices are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm on weekdays. However, please observe social distancing requirements such as only two customers can be in the foyers at any one time. Where possible, please conduct business with Council online or by phone.
Please note that the conditions of operation of Council services and facilities are frequently changing. Therefore, Council recommends that residents check for information up-dates about the opening hours and conditions operating at the Glen Innes Severn Library and Learning Centre, the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre (V.I.C.), Life Choices – Support Services (LC-SS) and Glen Innes Landfill, on the Council website and the websites for the library, the V.I.C. (Glen Innes Highlands) and LC-SS.
Glen Innes Saleyards
Council would like to remind residents that sales scheduled at the Glen Innes Saleyards are strictly limited to agents, their nominated staff and potential buyers. The sales remain closed to vendors and the general public under current COVID guidelines. The 1.5 metre social distancing guidelines still apply to those in attendance at sales. Transporters are reminded that access to the saleyards is for drop off or collection of livestock only. Council thanks everyone for their assistance in adhering to these guidelines.
Glen Innes Landfill Tip Shop
The tip shop is open again to the public. 1.5 m distancing will still apply and it will be open during the same trading hours as the Landfill.
This means: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and weekends 11.00am to 4.00pm
COMMENTARY ON FACEBOOK POSTS
Council’s Facebook page is an important platform for information to be communicated from Council to residents. Council advises that any commentary posted on Facebook posts which does not relate to the subject of the post will be removed. The reason for this is so that the information in the post is not confused by unrelated commentary.
Council also advises that any commentary that is abusive, bullying, illegal or misinforms residents on any issue will also be removed. Any persons who regularly post abusive, bullying or illegal commentary, or who regularly misinform residents will be reported to Facebook for further action by Facebook and will be blocked from Council's Facebook page.
Council also reserves the right to take any legal action as may be required regarding the misuse of Council’s Facebook page and the interference of Council’s use of this platform for the communication of information to residents.
INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS FROM NSW DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Council urges residents to check up-to-date accurate information on Coronavirus at this website link:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Council also urges residents to practice easy hygiene steps which may assist in staying healthy during the up-coming flu season:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/protect-yourself.aspx
If you have any other concerns, please call the National Coronavirus Health information Line on 1800 020 080.
***ALCOHOL FREE ZONE and ALCOHOL PROHIBITED AREAS***
Council has declared, in the township of Glen Innes, as an Alcohol Free Zone, 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 Church Street.
Council has 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.