Council Update

Conversation with the GM

 

That’s a Wrap for 2025!

Well, this is the last Fortnightly Feature for 2025 and I don’t know where the year has gone! 

The year has no doubt brought its challenges. All of our 92 staff are extremely proud of the work they do and of the community in which they work and have done a fantastic job this year.  

We would like to thank the community for their continued patience and support over the year, particularly as we are a small rural Council, often having to prioritise works based on risk and available resources. Sometimes we simply can't get to every issue instantly and we acknowledge this can result in delays, which often impact our community, which we thank you for your understanding.  

From the elected Council and all of the staff at Blayney Shire Council we hope you have a safe and merry Christmas. 

Council Office Christmas and New Year Closure 

Please be advised that Council offices are closed at 12 noon on Thursday 18 December until we re-open on Monday 5 January 2026. 

A number of staff remain at work on call to respond to minor road works and emergencies, ranger services, lawn mowing, sewerage treatment plant operations and amenities cleaning during the Christmas / New Year period.

Out of Hours Emergency Contact Numbers In all emergency situations Triple Zero - 000 should be called in the first instance
Roads and Bridges Major Road/Bridge Hazards including those requiring traffic control and road closures (e.g. fallen trees, flooding Major damages to infrastructure	Storm/Flood emergencies: SES 132 500 Other hazards: 0409 307 041
Public Amenities Health or safety hazards Toilet blockages Major damages to infrastructure	0409 307 041
Sewer Overflowing manholes Blockages outside a building	0437 962 505
Animal Control For stray stock on main roads and serious dog attack incidents out of business hours, contact NSW Police who will liaise with the Council Ranger as necessary. All other matters including stray animals are during business hours only. NSW Police can also attend to stray dogs.	NSW Police: 6368 9599

Garbage Collection 

No change to usual pickup.

Blayney Waste Facility 

Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day only.

Blayney Library

The Blayney Library will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December and will reopen at 10am on Saturday 3 January. 

CentrePoint Sport and Leisure Centre 

• Christmas Eve (24 Dec 2025) 6am - 4pm
• Christmas Day (25 Dec 2025) CLOSED
• Boxing Day (26 Dec 2025) 10am - 4pm
• New Years Eve (31 Dec 2025) 6am - 4pm
• New Years Day (1 Jan 2026) 10am - 4pm

No fitness classes from 19 December - 19 January

Inducted members have extended access to the gym outside of staffed hours, between 4.30am to 11pm.

 

Council Update

Draft Development Control Plan 2026

Council’s current Development Control Plan (DCP), Blayney Development Control Plan 2017, has been reviewed. It is proposed to make modifications to the current DCP, which will then be incorporated into a new DCP titled Blayney Development Control Plan 2026.

Modifications proposed relate to changes required by legislation and learnings from the operation DCP 2017.

Draft Development Control Plan 2026 will be on exhibition on Council’s Documents on Public Exhibition where submissions may also be made.  Submissions will be received until 5pm Friday 30 January 2026. 

After considering any submissions on the draft development control plan council may—
(a)  approve the plan in the form in which it was publicly exhibited, or
(b)  approve the plan with any alterations the council considers appropriate, or
(c)  decide not to proceed with the plan.

All submissions will be taken into consideration by Council in determining how it will proceed.

Positions Vacant

Council currently has the following positions available:

• Trainee Administration Officer (Applications close 5 January 2026)
• Administration Officer (Applications close 12 January 2026)
• Senior Assets Officer (Applications close 11 January 2026)

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

 

Tourism Development Program

Round 2 of the Tourism Development Program is open for applications.

This program supports not-for-profit organisations and local businesses to deliver events, undertake major marketing initiatives and develop visitor attractions that help grow the visitor economy in the Blayney Shire.

Guidelines and the application form are available on our Tourism Development Program page.

Round 2 closes on 4 February 2026, with outcomes expected in late February.

Christmas Lights Map

Discover a digital map showcasing Christmas lights across the Blayney Shire, available on the homepage of our website. If you’ve decorated your home and would like to be included, you can also register your address online.
Christmas Lights Map