Wingecarribee Shire Council has been highly commended at the second annual ‘Keep NSW Beautiful’ Regional Blue Star Sustainability Awards at a ceremony held in Orange on Saturday 5 November. Keep NSW Beautiful (KNSWB) is the state’s premier organisation for litter reduction and environmental sustainability. In the category of Habitat and Wildlife Guardianship, Council was recognised...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment from residents after councillors endorsed the draft Wingecarribee Youth Strategy and Action Plan 2016 – 2026 at the last Ordinary Meeting of Council. Council’s Youth Liaison Officer, Michelle Williams explained the purpose of the draft strategy. “The draft Wingecarribee Youth Strategy and Action Plan looks at the contribution that...
With the weather warming up Wingecarribee Shire Council is encouraging bike riders to don their helmets and participate in the Cycle for Active Transport – Helmet Hero competition for a chance to win. Residents of all ages are encouraged to collect a helmet reward card from participating outlets and after completing four local trips, present...
Works to repair roads damaged as a result of June’s East Coast Low storm event will hit top gear in November as Council restores more than a dozen storm-affected roads. In total 14 local roads will be tended to throughout the month of November at a cost of over $300,000. Council’s Deputy General Manager of...
Wingecarribee Shire Council celebrated the end of Children’s Week by hosting an event showcasing the artwork created by children enrolled in Council’s Family Day Care and Out of School Hours facilities. Council’s Coordinator of Children’s Services Melissa Lefterys said the event held on the evening of Friday 28 October was the culmination of a month-long...
