Glen Innes Severn Council has joined Local Government NSW (LGNSW) in urging the NSW Government to commit to long-term, fit-for-purpose funding for regional water infrastructure, following the NSW Auditor-General’s stark warning that water security in rural and...
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Countback Election Required in Gwydir Shire
Gwydir Shire Council will have a countback election to fill a vacancy on Council following the resignation of Cr Marilyn Dixon due to illness. A countback uses the ballot papers from the last Council election to determine the next elected councillor, meaning only...
Uralla Community in Shock as Councillor Dies
Uralla Shire Councillors and staff are mourning the death of beloved Councillor, Lone Petrov, last Sunday following a brief illness. In a social media post, Uralla Shire Council state Councillor Petrov was a valued and dedicated member of the Uralla community, known...
COST OF DOING BUSINESS CRISIS INTENSIFIES AS RATE HIKES ADD FURTHER PRESSURE ON REGIONAL BUSINESSES
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has voiced strong support for advocacy by Business NSW, warning that rising energy, insurance, compliance and interest rate costs are pushing otherwise viable regional businesses to the brink and hollowing out rural...
Gwydir Shire Council Seeking Childcare Feedback
Gwydir Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community to help shape the future of childcare in the region. Recent feedback suggested the community would like to see more after long daycare and childcare options for children aged 0–3 years. Council wants to...
$665,000 to Strengthen Youth & Aboriginal Early Childhood Services
Glen Innes Severn Council is celebrating a significant boost to community wellbeing, with two major funding commitments from the NSW Government set to strengthen early intervention, cultural safety, and long‑term support for local families. Council has secured...
LEVEL 2 Water Restrictions Commence for Uralla Township
Uralla Shire Council is committed to managing our water resources responsibly and proactively. As a community, we all have a role to play in preserving our water resources now and into the future. To guide this, Council continues to closely monitor dam storage levels,...
Nature Park to Officially Open in Glen Innes
The $1.2 million Nature Play Park in Glen Innes’ Anzac Park will be officially opened tomorrow Glen Innes Severn Council says this new play space is one of the most significant recreation projects Council has delivered in recent years with Mayor Margot Davis saying...
Glen Innes Severn Council Lodges Special Rate Variation Application with IPART
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and...
