Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment from the community after councillors endorsed the draft Local Planning Strategy which commenced public exhibition on Wednesday 15 July 2015. The draft document identifies a long-term direction for the future development of the Shire upon which any proposed amendments to the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) can be based. “The...
Moss Vale Landcare is in the running for the 2015 NSW Landcare Community Group Award after being nominated by Wingecarribee Shire Council in recognition of its 15 years of volunteer effort and achievement. The Landcare Awards are a key means of promoting the Landcare ethos, which encompasses the work of Landcare, Bushcare, Rivercare, Coastcare, Dunecare...
Owners looking to sell their cars by the side of Moss Vale Road in Bowral are being warned they could be issued with an infringement notice following a recent resolution from Council. The move to crack down on the car sales follows a decision from Councillors which recommended that Council take immediate steps to prohibit...
Wingecarribee Shire Council General Manager Ann Prendergast has announced a proposal to overhaul how Council delivers its ‘front-line’ customer services from its Moss Vale-based Civic Centre. Under the proposed change, Council would implement a new staffing model that would ensure customers receive greater face-to-face time with staff, while also reducing ‘on-hold’ waiting times in the...
Teaching a young person to drive can be a daunting task, but a number of Council workshops and hands-on driving events may help parents of learner drivers prepare their teenagers for safer driving experiences. Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Road Safety Officer, Melanie Lausz, said parents and supervisors of novice drivers have a crucial role to play...
