Council Update

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Can Assist Blayney: Volunteers Supporting Local Families When It Matters Most

Behind every fundraiser, helping hand and act of kindness is a dedicated team of local volunteers making a meaningful difference for families across Blayney Shire.

Can Assist Blayney recently brought the community together at its annual Community Cuppa morning tea at the Blayney Community Centre. Homemade treats, raffles and entertainment created a welcoming morning while raising funds for local people affected by cancer.

Run entirely by volunteers, the branch provides practical and financial assistance to help ease the costs of cancer treatment, including travel, accommodation and medical expenses. This support is available across the Shire—from Blayney and its villages to surrounding rural communities—so local families do not have to face the journey alone.

Much of this work happens quietly behind the scenes. Volunteers raise funds, coordinate assistance and respond with compassion when families need it most. Their generosity reflects the spirit of a community that looks after its own.

Can Assist Blayney relies on continued local support. By attending an event, donating or volunteering, residents can help ensure this valuable service remains available. Every contribution, large or small, helps local people focus on treatment and family, knowing their community is standing beside them.

Keeping Your Yard Tidy Just Got Easier

Keeping a yard neat and safe can be difficult for older residents, people living with disability and those with busy schedules. Birrang Enterprise Development Company Limited now offers mowing and lawn maintenance services across Blayney Shire to help make the task easier.

Available to NDIS participants and the wider community, the service provides regular mowing, occasional assistance and ongoing yard upkeep. Birrang’s team can work with residents to find an option suited to their individual needs.

A well-maintained outdoor area can improve a property’s appearance, reduce hazards and support residents to maintain independence and pride in their homes.

To learn more or discuss assistance, contact Birrang on (02) 6361 9511 or visit its website for further information.   

Supporting a Worthy Cause with Global Impact

The Inner Wheel Club of Blayney is inviting the community to support a special luncheon and fashion parade on Tuesday, 22 September, with all proceeds helping to fund Operation Toilets Australia. This important international project works to build toilets in secondary schools across India, Nepal and Ethiopia, providing safe and accessible sanitation facilities for students.

Access to proper toilet facilities can make a life-changing difference for teenage girls, helping them stay in school and continue their education with dignity. By attending this local fundraising event, community members can play a part in creating better educational opportunities for young people in disadvantaged communities around the world.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of fashion, friendship and community spirit while supporting a practical initiative that delivers lasting benefits where they are needed most.

Youth Voices Wanted for NSW Summit

Young people across Blayney Shire can share their ideas at the free NSW Youth Summit 2026, connecting participants with government decision-makers, services and community organisations. Open to NSW residents aged 12–25, the summit will be held in Liverpool on Tuesday, 1 December, from 8.30am–5pm. The youth-led program features panels, workshops, information sessions, an expo, entertainment and networking. Participants can raise important issues, share lived experiences and help shape NSW priorities. Travel support may be available for rural or remote applicants, while those under 18 require parent or caregiver consent. Applications close 5pm Sunday, 20 September 2026. Apply via the summit website.  

Council Update

Council Meeting

The September Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Tuesday 22 September 2026, 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

Position Vacant

Council currently has the following position available:

• Asset Systems Officer (Infrastructure)

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

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

 

Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit – Blayney

The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be in Blayney on Thursday 8 October 2026 located in the carpark at the rear of the Blayney Shire Community Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

This Mobile Service delivers access to essential NSW Government services, including:

• Driver licences, proof of identity documents and photo card applications
• Driver Knowledge Tests
• Working With Children Checks
• NDIS Worker Check
• Applying for birth, death and marriage certificates
• Access more than 70 NSW Government rebates and savings.

For more information, please visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/msc

 

Development Proposal

Issued under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Schedule 1

Proposed Development:  Electronic Signage  
Development Site:  Lot 491 DP708497 - 92 Adelaide Street, Blayney
Applicant: CEO DESIGN & CONSULT PTY LTD
Consent Authority: Blayney Shire Council

Blayney Shire Council is in receipt of a Development Application proposing Electronic Signage. The proposal is to be located at Lot 491 DP708497, 92 Adelaide Street, Blayney. 

The proposal is classified as Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as it requires approval from Heritage NSW (DCA). 

The consent authority for the proposed development is Blayney Shire Council. 

Development Application 2026/0076 and associated documentation can be viewed at https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/development/da-tracker or by visiting Council’s Administration Building, 91 Adelaide Street Blayney, weekdays between 9.30am and 4pm.

Any person wishing to make a submission must do so in writing, stating the grounds for any objection, by 5pm, Thursday 24 September 2026. Submissions must be made in writing and must clearly indicate the following:

• Name and address of the person making the submission, including phone and email address.
• The submission should relate directly to the proposed development and if the submission is by the way of objection, it must state the reasons for objection.

Any submissions that you make to this proposal may be made available to the applicant for comment during consideration of the development application, names withheld.

Correspondence can be sent to: The General Manager, Blayney Shire Council, PO Box 62, BLAYNEY NSW 2799 or via email: council@blayney.nsw.gov.au 

 

Desexing/Microchipping Program

Did you know Council assists Blayney Shire residents with the cost of microchipping and/or de-sexing companion animals?

The microchipping and de-sexing program includes:

• Free microchipping
• $50 towards the cost of de-sexing of companion animals
• Max two companion animals per person
• Applicants must provide proof of residency within the Blayney Shire  

The program runs from now until all program funds are expended and can only be undertaken at the Blayney Vets. To book your pet in, please contact Blayney Vets at (02) 6368 2264.