Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Small steps, big difference

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

Every step to avoid single-use plastic adds up to create meaningful change. By reducing plastic waste, we can protect oceans, reduce landfill and minimise risks to human health.

Being part of Plastic Free July will help you to find great alternatives that can become new habits forever. Don’t worry, Plastic Free July is not about being perfect or totally avoiding all plastic, it is about just doing what you can, where you are.

From remembering reusable coffee cups to refilling water bottles, choosing unpackaged produce or switching from bottled soap to solid bars, there are so many choices to try and July is a great time to form new habits. What single-use plastic will you choose to refuse this July? Take the Plastic Free July challenge and use the 31 Days calendar for inspiration.

Now in its 15 year, join millions of people worldwide taking action. Together, participants help to reduce over 390 million kilos of plastic polluting the world each year. Small steps really do make a big difference!

More information about the pledge is available on the Plastic Free July Website  https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

Council Update

Public Exhibition

Following the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Council is seeking comment on the following policies which are on public exhibition:

• Access to Information Policy
• Child Safe Policy
• Complaints Management Policy
• Corporate Credit Card Policy
• Email and Internet Policy
• Fraud and Corruption Control Plan and Policy
• Legislative Compliance Policy
• Mobile Device Usage Policy
• Signs as Remote Supervision Policy
• Work Health and Safety Policy
• Cyber Security Framework
• Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Plan
• Community Financial Assistance Policy

These documents are available for viewing and downloading on Council’s Documents on Public Exhibition. 

Council is inviting written submissions to be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 24 July 2025.

Public Exhibition – Code of Meeting Practice

Following the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Council is seeking comment on the Code of Meeting Practice which is currently on public exhibition.

This document is available for viewing and downloading on Council’s Documents on Public Exhibition page. 

Council is inviting written submissions to be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 7 August 2025.

Request for Tender 40-2025

Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced organisations for the construction of an intersection with Richards Lane and Millthorpe Road, Millthorpe. 

A separable portion of works is also included in this contract for the construction of a 1.2km section of Richards Lane, Millthorpe, commencing approximately 45m west from the major intersection upgrade.

Tenderers may submit a proposal for either package 1, package 2 or both.

Tender documents and submission is via: www.vendorpanel.com.au/blayney/tenders

Compulsory Pre-Tender Meeting will be held 2.00pm Friday 18 July 2025.

Proposal to Implement One-Way Traffic Flow on Adelaide Lane

Following the June 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Council is seeking comment on the proposal to implement one-way for Adelaide Lane between Ogilvy and Church Streets, to permit traffic to travel in a southerly direction only.

Council is inviting written submissions to be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 7 August 2025.

Council Meeting

The July Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Tuesday 22 July 2025, commencing at 6.00pm. Members of the community are welcome to attend. A copy of the Business Paper will be available on Council’s website prior to the meeting.

You can also tune in live.

Expression of Interest – Apprentices and Trainees

Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for the following upcoming positions:

• Trainee Administration Officer
• Cadet HR Officer
• Apprentice Civil Construction Operator
• Apprentice Parks and Recreation Operator

To submit an expression of interest please complete the form on Council’s Employment Opportunities page. These opportunities will be advertised on SEEK and on Council’s website. Those who have registered their expression of interest will be contacted and invited to submit an application.