Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Do you have an on-site septic system?

Did you know that poorly maintained septic systems can pose serious health risks and harm the environment? Leaking systems can contaminate groundwater, rivers, and even your backyard. The Easy Septic Guide is here to help you manage your system effectively and avoid costly repairs. It is generally recommended to have the system serviced every 3 to 5 years.

Download a copy of the Easy Septic Guide to learn how to:

• Perform a simple 20-minute annual check-up.
• Troubleshoot common septic system issues.
• Maintain a healthy system with 17 easy tips for your home and garden.

Download via: https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/environment/water-and-wastewater/on-site-sewerage 

Service NSW Business Bureau
The Service NSW Business Bureau provides personalised support for businesses, in one convenient place. The Business Bureau offers tailored, one-on-one support to help businesses access government programs and services, comply with regulations, and explore opportunities to grow, including exporting and selling to government.  
Business owners can also build their skills with videos and other online resources on topics such as business planning, marketing and cash flow – a simple way to learn, improve and make day-to-day decisions with more confidence.  For more information, businesses can visit service.nsw.gov.au/business or call 13 77 88

Coffee Catch Up with Destination Central West NSW
Tourism Businesses - We invite you to come along and meet the DNCW, together with Megan Rodd, Manager Tourism and Communications at Blayney Shire Council, at the Millthorpe Providore, where we’ll be connecting with local Blayney Shire operators.
This is a great opportunity to:

• Get support with your ATDW listing (your website listing)
• Discuss experience development ideas or challenges
• Learn more about NSW First programs and resources
• Connect and collaborate with the regional tourism team

Date & Time: Tuesday 25th November, 9:30am – 11am
Location: Millthorpe Providore, 23 Victoria Street, Millthorpe

Whether you are an accommodation provider, tour operator, or event organiser, we encourage all local tourism operators to drop in for an informal coffee and chat. There is no need to RSVP.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out to mailto:Kate via kate.catterson@dncw.com.au

Transport for NSW Central West and Orana: Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan

The Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) provides a 20-year vision and defines the key transport priorities for the region to support community, 
land use and transport needs, now and into the future. 

Transport for NSW are now inviting our communities and stakeholders to provide their feedback on the Draft Plan.  
Whether you’re passionate about walking, cycling, buses, trains, or roads, they want to hear from you!

Transport will be out in the community talking to people about the Draft Plan. We encourage you to drop in to one of our community information sessions to meet the team, find out more about the Draft Plan and have your say on the future of transport in the Central West and Orana region.

Drop in Sessions
Bathurst Armada Shopping Centre
Date & Time: Tuesday 2 Dec, 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Address: Howick Street, Bathurst NSW 2795

Outside Blayney Visitor Information Centre
Date & Time: Wednesday 3 Dec, 12pm - 3pm
Address: 97 Adelaide Street, Blayney 

Scan the QR Code to have your say or visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp

Council Update

Positions Vacant

Council currently has the following positions available:

• Apprentice Parks and Recreation Operator (Full Time – 2 years). Applications close 25 November 2025.
• Trainee Human Resources Officer (Full Time – 2 years). Applications close 27 November 2025.
• Works Operators – Grade 4 (Full Time). Applications close 29 November 2025.
• Works Operator – Grade 8 (Full Time). Applications close 23 November 2025.
• Accounting Officer. Applications close 1 December 2025.
• Supervisor Parks and Recreation. Applications close 30 November 2025.

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

Public Exhibition – Code of Meeting Practice

Following the October 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 Monday 15 December 2025.

Public Exhibition

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

• Modern Slavery Prevention Policy
• Community Land Management Plan
• Council Development - Conflict of Interest Policy
• Unreasonable and Unreasonably Persistent Customer Policy
• Cyber Security Framework

These documents are 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 Monday 1 December 2025.

2026 Australia Day Awards

Members of the Blayney Shire community are invited to nominate persons whom they consider worthy of a 2026 Australia Day Award. There will be six categories which include:

Citizen of the Year Award
Young Citizen of the Year Award
Sporting Achievement Award
Community Event of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Appreciation Award

Please visit Council’s our Australia Day Awards page to submit your nomination online.

Nominations close Monday 24 November 2025.

Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit – Blayney

The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be in Blayney on Thursday 11 December 2025 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.