Glen Innes Severn Council has joined councils from across Australia in backing an urgent national call to restore Financial Assistance Grants to 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue, as delegates at the National General Assembly of Local Government...
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Business Retention and Expansion Survey Closes Tomorrow
Inverell Shire Council is conducting the 2026 Business Retention and Expansion Survey. The economic and social wellbeing of our community is closely linked to the strength and continued growth of local businesses. By understanding the current business environment,...
Council Supports Shade Structure for Lions Park Playground
Inverell Shire Council has agreed to contribute to the installation of a shade structure over the children’s playground equipment at Lions Park in response to community advocacy about limited shade during the warmer months. The project has been put forward by the...
Council Adopts Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan
Glen Innes Severn Council has adopted its 2026–27 Operational Plan and Budget, along with its 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, setting the work program for the year ahead across infrastructure, community facilities, events and local planning. The Operational Plan is...
Council Secures Bitumen and Aggregate Services Arrangement for 2026–2027
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed a procurement plan to secure bitumen and aggregate services for the 2026–2027 financial year, ensuring programmed road maintenance and construction activities can continue as required despite ongoing market uncertainty. Council...
Council Waits to Address Empire Hotel Eyesore
The safety and condition of the verandah of the Empire Hotel was a focus of attention at Wednesday’s Inverell Shire Council meeting. A supporting beam was struck by vehicle back in April causing significant damage to the verandah, forcing Council to install a fence...
Mayor Calls for Changes to Transport Strategy
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for significant changes to the draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), arguing that transport investment must be used to create economic opportunity and regional growth, rather...
Council Seeks Exemption from FOGO
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed a motion seeking an indefinite exemption for the statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics recycling, to reduce and stop food waste going to landfill. The NSW government mandate requires local councils to provide all...
NSW Government Takes the Wheel on Management of the “Red Fleet
In a welcome move for the local government sector, the NSW Government has announced that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as the “Red Fleet”. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President...

