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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.
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VendorPanel Quoting and Compliance System
9 November 2018
DO YOU SUPPLY COUNCIL? Glen Innes Severn Council is now using VendorPanel to simplify the way...
SALEYARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGM
31 October 2018
The following Section 355 Community Committee of Council is holding its Annual General Meeting:...
HERITAGE WORKSHOP
31 October 2018
HERITAGE WORKSHOP Council would like to invite interested persons to attend a Heritage Workshop at...
MINUTES SUMMARY ORDINARY MEETING 25 OCTOBER 2018
30 October 2018
COUNCIL MINUTES IN A NUTSHELL FOR BUSY RESIDENTS Read Minutes Summary 25 October 2018
RESIDENT NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2018
30 October 2018
READ THE CURRENT EDITION OF COUNCIL'S RESIDENT NEWSLETTER ON LINE Resident Newsletter October 2018
PUBLIC NOTICES
***Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between Aus Tin Mining Ltd and Glen Innes Severn Council (related to Development Application DA 56/16-17 – Stage 1 Taronga Tin Mine)
Address: 605 Grampians Road, EMMAVILLE NSW 2371
Applicant: Aus Tin Mining Ltd
***PUBLIC NOTICE - PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS PER SECTION 418 (3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993, Glen Innes Severn Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, 22 November 2018 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor's Reports for the financial year ending 30 June 2018.
In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. Copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at Council’s Town Hall Office, 265 Grey Street, The Library/Learning Centre, the Post Offices in Deepwater, Emmaville and Glencoe. Submissions close one week after the above public meeting has been held.
***PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF MINERAMA FEES AND CHARGES FOR TRADERS***
Council invites written submissions on the draft Minerama Fees and Charges for Traders for Minerama 2019, to be included in the 2018/19 Operational Plan and Budget:
• Outside trader site 6m x 5m $100.00 (includes power);
• Outside trader site 3m x 5m $50.00 (includes power);
• Inside trader table $80.00 per table.
Submission forms are accessible on Council’s website (www.gisc.nsw.gov.au) and at Council’s Town Hall and Church Street Offices and the Library/Learning Centre, as well as the village Post Offices at Emmaville, Deepwater and Glencoe.
Forms are also accessible at the following link on this website: Public Comments Form Minerama
Kindly note that submissions regarding the abovementioned draft Minerama Fees and Charges for Traders for Minerama 2019 close at 4.30pm on Thursday 29 November 2018 .
***PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL FEES AND CHARGES FOR TRADER SITES***
Council invites written submissions on the draft Australian Celtic Festival Fees and Charges for Trader Sites for the Australian Celtic Festival 2019 to be included in the 2018/19 Operational Plan and Budget :
· Standard site: $9.00 per square metre;
· Corner Premium site: additional $2.00 per square metre;
· Powered sites: $50.00 per standard 10 amp site, plus an additional $2.00 per amp for sites requesting above 10 amps.
Submission forms are availableand at Council’s Town Hall and Church Street Offices and the Library/Learning Centre, as well as the village Post Offices at Emmaville, Deepwater and Glencoe.
Forms are also accessible at the following link on this website: Public Comments Form Celtic Festival Trader Sites
Kindly note that submissions regarding the abovementioned draft Australian Celtic Festival Fees and Charges for Trader Sites close at 4.30pm on Thursday, 1 November 2018.
***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.
***GLEN INNES AQUATIC CENTRE OPENING FOR SUMMER SEASON***
Due to delays experienced with the use of a surface sealant, the opening of Glen Innes Aquatic Centre will be on Sunday 16 September and not as previoulsy advertised, (as Saturday 15 September). Council apologises for any inconvenience caused to residents.
The Glen Innes Aquatic Centre will open daily from 10.30am to 6.00pm, and for an early morning swim session from 6.30am to 8.00am on weekdays for lap swimmers. The Centre provides a number of activities:
- Aqua Aerobics will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8.30am to 9.30am starting on 25 September;
- Stroke correction class will be on Sundays at 10.00am;
- Redfins Swim Club meets each Monday night at 6.00pm during the season commencing 24 September;
- Squad training for all ages will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6.30am;
- Wheelchair access to the main pool is available via a ramp.
Please call the Centre on 6730 2440 for ticket prices and further information.
The Emmaville pool will open during October. Information regarding the opening dates, hours of opening and activities at the pool will be available in this advertisement and on Council’s website and Facebook page once confirmed.
***NOMINATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2019 ARE NOW OPEN***
Now is your chance to have that special person, organisation, or event in our community recognised at the 2019 Australia Day Awards ceremony. Download a nomination form and guidelines on the website or pick up a printed copy form the Town Hall Council office, and the village post offices at Deepwater, Emmaville and Glencoe. Nominations close 4.30pm on Monday, 10 December 2018.
Voluntary Community Organisation of the Year
Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year
***SATISFACTION AND PRIORITIES SURVEY REGARDING COUNCIL-MANAGED FACILITIES AND SERVICES***
The Satisfaction and Priorities Survey Report 2018 was included as an Annexure to the Business Paper for the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28 June 2018. Mr James Parker from Jetty Research gave a PowerPoint Presentation at the meeting regarding the Survey.
***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.