Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Position Vacant

Council currently has the following position available:

· Senior Design Engineer

Applications for this position close at 8.00am on Monday 28 April 2025.

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

Public Exhibition: Community Strategic Plan 2025 - 2035

The draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) was endorsed for public exhibition at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 March. Public exhibition is the stage where Council goes back to the community for feedback to make sure the plan is an accurate representation of what the community wants to see over the next 10+ years.

The CSP is a community document with priorities and aspirations for the future of the Shire covering a period of a least 10 years. This document is reviewed in each Council term, then feeds into our Delivery Program (completed every 4 years) and Operational Plan (completed every 12 months).

This document and a snapshot version are available for viewing and downloading on Council’s website: blayney.nsw.gov.au/csp

Written submissions must be received prior to 9.00am Monday 28 April 2025.

Public Exhibition: 2025/26 – 2028/29 Delivery Program and 2025/26 Operational Plan

The Draft 2025/26 – 2028/29 Delivery Program and 2025/26 Operational Plan endorsed for public exhibition at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 April.

The Delivery Program details the principal activities Council will undertake to achieve the objectives established in the Community Strategic Plan, within the resources available under the Resourcing Strategy. The Operational Plan spells out the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken in the forthcoming year to achieve the commitments made in the Delivery Program. The Operational Plan also includes a detailed annual budget and include the Statement of Council’s Revenue Policy which includes the proposed rates, fees and charges.

This document and a snapshot version is available for viewing and downloading on Council’s website: blayney.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions must be received prior to 9.00am 22 May 2025.

Public Exhibition: Proposed Road Name and Council Policies

Following the March 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Council is seeking comment on;

· The proposed road name: Amesbury Close – created by subdivision at 238 Forest Reefs Road, Millthorpe

· Plaques and Memorials Policy

· Procurement Policy

Information in relation to these documents are now on public exhibition on Council’s website blayney.nsw.gov.au.


Written submission must be prior to 9.00am Monday 28 April 2025.

Council Update

2025 Bulky Waste Collection – Items out by Sunday 25 May 2025

Bulky Waste Collections allows for the collection of larger items and enables items suitable for recycling to be diverted from landfill thereby maximising the life of the valuable resource. The annual kerbside Bulky Waste Clean-up is provided for all residents currently receiving a domestic waste and recycling collection service.

Collection of the 4 waste streams will be undertaken between: Monday 26 May – Friday 6 June 2025.

Please note:

1. Everything must be out on Sunday 25th May 2025. You cannot put more items out after collection has commenced, once that stream is collected, they will not come back, and you will have to remove.

2. The total volume of waste presented for collection must not exceed 2 cubic metres (equivalent of 2 water pods). If more than 2 cubic metres is put out the entire pile will be left on the verge for you to remove.

It is important to separate your waste into four (4) separate piles:

• Scrap Metal and White Goods

• Bundled Organics

• E-Waste

• General Bulky Waste

Items must be able to be reasonably handled by 2 people.

Please place your waste neatly next to the edge of the kerb, not blocking the footpath, at your normal weekly bin collection point.

If you like to upcycle (take someone else’s waste) please make sure you take care to leave other items in a neat and tidy pile and not strewn all over the nature strip.

Read more about the acceptable and unacceptable items on our website: blayney.nsw.gov.au/your-place/waste/bulky-waste-collection

Recycling & Green Waste - Free Disposal

Did you know any residential green waste and tree/pruning’s can be delivered to the Blayney Waste Facility at no cost all year round?

This is in addition to the following recyclable items, that can be disposed of at no cost; clean fill, steel, motor vehicles, glass bottles, aluminium cans, plastic bottles, cardboard & paper and electronic waste items.