Council Update

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Tourism Development Fund now open

Applications are now open for Blayney Shire Council’s Tourism Development Fund, supporting local businesses, not-for-profit organisations and incorporated associations to deliver projects that grow the visitor economy across Blayney Shire.

The program provides financial assistance for events, marketing projects and tourism products or attractions that encourage visitation, increase local expenditure and help showcase the unique experiences, towns and villages of the Blayney Shire.

Funding is available for individual applications up to $1,000, with joint applications or incorporated associations representing a town, village or industry eligible to apply for up to $2,000. Applications above these amounts may be considered at the discretion of Council.

The first round of applications closes on 1 September 2026, with outcomes expected in late September 2026. Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines and submit their application before the closing date.

For more information, including the program guidelines and application form, visit https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/our-community/grants-scholarships-and-awards/tourism-development-program 

Access Incentive Scheme

Blayney Shire Council offers an Access Incentive Scheme to assist in improving access compliance to local businesses and community organisations with premises in a Main Street and/or hospitality outlets prioritised. 

 The program seeks to support businesses towards some of the upfront cost towards an Access Consultant report. Generally through the program Council will seek to coordinate a preliminary visit from an Access consultant from Sydney (once 2 or 3 businesses seek a report). 

This saves the business thousands of dollars, ascertains initial access solutions for the business to consider. The business then has the option to proceed to engage the consultant for a detailed Access Report to lodge with a Development Application and/or Construction Certificate.  

Applicants are eligible to apply for financial assistance if their proposed building or works are to be carried out within the Blayney Shire and the applicant is a business, not for profit community organisation, or a community service provider.

Requests under the Access Incentive Scheme will be to be reviewed by Council’s Planning and Environmental Services Department staff to determine access compliance in relation to the Premises Standards, Australian Standard AS1428.1 and the Building Code of Australia.

Should the premises be a heritage item or be within a heritage conservation area then Council’s Heritage Adviser will also be consulted.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with Council Planning and Environmental Services staff prior to lodging an application in writing with Council.

Council Update

Household Chemical Clean Out 2026

The Household Chemical Clean Out is on again! This will be held at the Blayney Waste Facility, 4165 Mid Western Highway, Blayney on Saturday 1 August 2026 between the hours of 9.00am and 12.00pm. Bookings are not required.

Items that can be dropped off for free include garden chemicals, pool chemicals, household cleaners, hobby chemicals, paint, poisons, batteries, floro lights, fire extinguishers, gas bottles, motor oils, fluids and fuels and vapes.

For more information call the Environment Line on 131 555 or visit https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/Your-environment/Recycling-and-reuse/household-recycling-overview/household-chemical-cleanout

Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit – Millthorpe & Blayney

The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will visit Millthorpe at Redmond Oval on Wednesday 5 August 2026, from 10.00am to 3.00pm, and Blayney on Thursday 6 August 2026, 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: Thirteen (13) Lot Subdivision (Opening of a New Road) 
Development Site:  Lot 204 DP603351 – 106 Davis Road, Browns Creek 
Applicant: Anthony Daintith Town Planning 
Consent Authority: Blayney Shire Council

Blayney Shire Council is in receipt of a Thirteen (13) Lot Subdivision involving an Opening of a New Road. The Proposed Subdivision is to be located at Lot 204 DP603351, 106 Davis Road, Browns Creek. 

The proposal is classified as Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

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

Development Application 2026/0065 and associated documentation can be viewed at https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/development/da-tracker or by visiting Councils 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 27 August 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.

Christ Church Retirement Village Seeks an Administration Officer

The Christ Church Retirement Village Blayney Ltd is a not-for-profit community run organisation that provides self-contained independent living for over 65s in Blayney.

The village is run by a committee of volunteers and has recently created a new role of administration officer and is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position.

Information on this position including role, remuneration and submitting of applications can be found on their website https://www.ccrvblayney.com.au/careers/

The closing date for applicants is 28 August 2026.

Seeking a Community Member for the McPhillamys Gold Project Community Consultative Committee (CCC)

Many state significant projects have CCCs. They provide a forum for dialogue between the proponent and community representatives, stakeholder groups and local councils on social and environmental issues relating to the project. 

This Committee are looking for someone to fill a vacancy on the committee. Your role is voluntary. You will be expected to contribute constructively to committee discussions, attend around four meetings a year, and communicate project information between the committee and broader community.

If you would like to apply, please address the selection criteria to be obtained by contacting the Independent Chair, David Ross at 0402 060 649 or David.Ross@phoenixstrategic.com.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.

Community Financial Assistance Program – 2026/27

Applications for the 2026/27 Community Financial Assistance Program are open. 

Local community organisations are invited to submit an application by 21 August 2026. Applications lodged before 14 August 2026 will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted in the event of any errors or omissions in applications.

The categories of financial assistance are:

1. Recurrent financial assistance 
2. Non-recurrent financial assistance (Up to $5,000 and more in exceptional cases)
3. Flagship annual community project (Up to $25,000 for a major project)

Applicants are required to obtain a copy of the guidelines and complete the application form. 

Please note that Council does not consider requests for financial support (cash or in-kind) outside of this program. 

Guidelines and application forms are available from Council’s Community Financial Assistant Program page or from Council’s office.