Council has today welcomed the State Government’s announcement that the Wingecarribee Local Government Area will continue as a stand-alone Council. “This is great news for Council and the residents of the Shire,” said Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Larry Whipper. “It means our Shire will remain independent and avoid a merger with a neighbouring Council. “But more...
Staff from Council will this weekend attend the Berrima Schoolyard Markets to discuss the possibility of implementing a Special Rate Variation. The team members will be on hand at the popular markets as part of a month-long series of community engagement activities to discuss the Special Rate Variation proposal. “We’re now entered our second week...
Wingecarribee Shire Council has this week received confirmation from the NSW Office of Local Government that last month’s mayoral election was indeed valid and had complied with the Local Government Act. A letter received from the Office of Local Government dated 14 October 2015 states; “Having undertaken a comprehensive review of this matter, on the...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is joining forces with Birdlife Australia as it prepares to conduct the largest bird count in the country during National Bird Week. Set to be held during the week of 19 to 25 October, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is the largest single mass survey of birds held across the country. Karen...
Wingecarribee Shire residents are being asked to reward the tireless workers who constantly contribute to the community by nominating them for a 2016 Australia Day award. Nominations are now being sought in two categories and contributions can include individual acts of compassion, generosity or bravery. 2016 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards categories include:...
