Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Accessible and Inclusive Webinar Series for Tourism Businesses 

Being accessible and inclusive is about creating an environment and visitor experiences that are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities.  

It’s estimated that 1 in 5 Australians has a disability — whether temporary or permanent — and with an ageing population, this number is only expected to grow. 

Join Destination NSW for this free webinar series designed to give you practical tools and insights to help make your business more accessible and inclusive. 

Delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with Get Skilled Access (founded by Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott AO) as part of the NSW First Program.  

Learn how to: 

• Create spaces and experiences that feel welcoming to everyone  
• Tips for delivering inclusive customer service
• Ways to make your digital content and marketing more accessible 
• Understand how inclusion benefits all your customers 

You’re welcome to join all four webinars or just the sessions that interest you.  

• 16 June - Disability Inclusion in the Tourism Industry  
• 18 June - Inclusive Customer Service 
• 23 June - Creating Accessible Digital Content 
• 25 June - Inclusive Marketing and Communications 

Each session will run from 10:30am - 11:30am, including Q&A.
REGISTER NOW via the Destination NSW business support page. https://www.destinationnsw.com.au/destination-nsw-business-support/training 

This webinar series is part of the NSW First Program, delivered by Destination NSW to assist visitor economy businesses to develop, promote and sell world-class visitor experiences.

Accessible and Inclusive Events

When planning an event, it is a legal requirement to consider the access needs of people with a disability. With more than 20% of the NSW population living with disability, making your event accessible is also an important commercial decision. Promoting an event’s focus on accessibility may also be an attractive prospect for supporting partners or sponsors.

The NSW Government has developed a toolkit for creating accessible and inclusive events which is a great resource for those planning events.

You can find a link to the toolkit on the Blayney Shire Council planning an event webpage.
https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/our-community/events/planning-an-event

Council Update

Lease of Industrial Land for Agistment Purposes - EOI No. 12/2025

Council invites Expression of Interests from suitable persons or organisations wanting to lease vacant land, being Lot 2 and Lot 12, in the Blayney Shire Council Industrial Estate for agistment purposes.

Documentation may be obtained from Council's Tenders, Quotations and EOI page.

Closing time: 5.00pm, Monday 30 June 2025 and thereafter until allocated.

For all enquiries, contact Council on telephone (02) 6368 2104.

Public Exhibition

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

• Asset Management Plan
• Disposal of Assets Policy
• Gifts and Benefits Policy
• Incentives for Medical Professionals Policy
• Notification Plan for Pesticide Use
• Related Party Disclosures Policy
• Statement of Business Ethics

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 Thursday 3 July 2025.

Notice of Intention to Classify Land as Operational Land

In accordance with Division 1 of the Local Government Act, Blayney Shire Council hereby gives notice of its intention to classify land as described in Schedule A, as operational land. 

Schedule A: Lot 1, DP 1314611 adjoining Lot 3, DP 1232898 – Richards Lane, Millthorpe.

Council Meeting

The June Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Monday 23 June 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

Blayney Library - Be Connected: Free One-on-One Technology Help Sessions 

Free one-on-one assistance is available at Blayney Library for anyone who needs help with technology.  
 
Please book your place by calling Blayney Library on 6368 2581 or call in to book your place for a 30 minute session on Thursday afternoons between 2pm – 4pm. 
 

• Let us help you get the most from your device
• Learn more about your tablet, laptop or smartphone 
• Send photos via email to family and friends
• Set reminders, change your ringtone or make text larger

Don’t forget to bring along your device – laptop, mobile phone, ipad etc and ensure it is fully charged. And let us know what your questions are and what you would like assistance with. 
 
Blayney Library also has three computers and free Wi-Fi for you to use and you can also get help with basic computer operations. 
 
The Blayney Library team can also help you to use free Library Apps to search the catalogue, place reservations and access thousands of eaudiobooks, ebooks, comics, movie streaming and more, on your own device using your free Central West Libraries Membership Card.
 
Blayney Library is a welcoming space to read, relax, study and use the computers and free Wi-Fi.