Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Survey Open - Drought Resilience Planning Project

In response to environmental challenges, Central West LGA’s (Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Orange, Weddin) are working on the development of a Regional Drought Resilience Plan (funded by the NSW Government) and we need you.

This Regional Drought Resilience Plan (RDRP) aims to identify innovative approaches to address the impacts of drought, to ensure that these communities are well equipped to face the challenges of drought and climate vulnerability. Drought resilience isn’t just about water and farming; it's about safeguarding the livelihoods, well-being, and future of our regional communities. It is important that the whole community is engaged to create the RDRP as drought impacts every part of regional communities.

Your insights will guide the development of our Regional Drought Resilience Plan, ensuring that it addresses the specific needs and concerns of our residents and fosters a sense of ownership and commitment among us all. Together, we will build a more resilient Central West region.

Find the survey on the homepage of the Council website. Survey closes 3 May 2024.

Survey Open - Millthorpe CBD Master Plan Community Consultation

In 2021, community engagement was conducted to complete a Master Plan for the Millthorpe CBD, it was then endorsed by Council in 2022.

Blayney Shire Council currently has grant funding to complete a detailed design for the Millthorpe CBD MasterPlan and commence construction on Stage 1. Following community consultation, the final plans and costings will influence how much of Stage 1 can be completed with this funding allocation.

Blayney Shire Council has completed initial consultation with the landowners/business owners at the Victoria/Pym/Montgomery Street Intersection and is now looking to engage with the broader Millthorpe community.

Council has launched a survey which includes screenshots from the plans and descriptions for different aspects of the design. Council would appreciate feedback to be provided on the following aspects:

• Pedestrian Ramps / Islands
• Parking
• Footpath Renewal
• Montgomery Street Upgrades
• Streetscapes / Beautification

The detailed proposed plans and survey can be found on the homepage of our website or picked up from Council Office, Ashcrofts on Pym and Millthorpe Providore. Survey closes 6 May 2024.  

Council Update

Sculptures by the Bush

Sculptures by the Bush 2024 is here! This year we have 26 entries across the Shire in the 3 different categories from some very creative residents, community groups, schools and businesses. This is your chance to get out and go exploring around our villages and see what our creative locals have been up to! 
Congratulations to the entries who have won cash prizes as voted by our judges!

Hay Bale Art Challenge
1st – #15 One More Chapter, 8 Crouch Street Neville
2nd – #23 Browns Creek Bear, 828 Carcoar Road
3rd – #24 Dancing Cows, 12 Carcoar Road

Farm Art Challenge
1st – #25 George and Ned the Horse, 37 Park Street, Millthorpe
2nd - #20 Welcome to our Hive – The Best Place to Bee! 5 Russart Street, Lyndhurst
3rd – #1 The Belonging Tree, Adelaide Street North, Blayney

Scarecrow Competition
Individual – #3 Where did all the odd socks go? 8 Farm Lane, Blayney
Themed / Group - #18 Big Bad Bush Bushrangers, 14 Icely Street 

Overall the judges were very impressed with the creative nature of the locals and appreciated the thought involved in all artworks. A huge thank you to all who were involved in putting the artworks together.

A digital map is available on Council’s Sculptures by the Bush page.

Positions Vacant

Council currently has the following positions available:

• Manager Development Assessment. Applications close 8.00am Monday 29 April 2024.
• Fleet Mechanic / Permanent or Casual. Applications close 8.00am Monday 29 April 2024.  
• Works Operators / Casual Works Operators. There is no set closing date for the Works Operators positions.

Please refer to Council’s Employment Opportunities page for an Information Package and details on how to apply for these positions.

 

Documents on Public Exhibition

Following the April Council Meeting, Council is seeking comment on the following documents now on public exhibition:

• Social Media Policy
• Restricted and Unrestricted Cash Policy
• Blayney 2024 Showground Master Plan
• Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference

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

Written submissions must be received prior to 5.00pm Tuesday 14 May 2024.

 

Millthorpe CBD Masterplan Survey

Council currently has grant funding to complete a detailed design for the Millthorpe CBD Masterplan and commence construction on Stage 1. Council has completed initial consultation with the landowners/business owners at the Victoria/Pym/Montgomery Street Intersection and is now looking to engage with the broader Millthorpe community.

Please visit Council’s Millthorpe CBD Master Plan page to download the plans and complete the survey.

Survey closes 6 May 2024.

Drought Resilience Planning Project Survey

In response to environmental challenges, Central West LGA’s are working on the development of a Regional Drought Resilience Plan (funded by the NSW Government). Community insights will guide the development of our Regional Drought Resilience Plan, ensuring that it addresses the specific needs and concerns of our residents.

Please visit Council’s Drought Resilience Planning Project page for more information and to complete the survey.

Survey closes 3 May 2024.