Expressions of Interest called from artists for sesquicentenary celebrations

May 10, 2013Posted in: Community
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Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling on artists to help celebrate Moss Vale and Bowral’s upcoming sesquicentenary celebrations by commissioning a major public art project. Council’s Cultural Development Officer, Jenny Kena explained the project. “A host of events are being planned for both towns to help celebrate their 150 birthday milestones next year. “One of the...

Council to attend Local Government Review workshop

May 9, 2013Posted in: Other
 

Wingecarribee Shire Council General Manager Jason Gordon last night aired his views on the NSW State Government’s recently released Future Directions for NSW Local Government paper. “The report contains numerous recommendations and suggestions for councils across the state,” Mr Gordon said after the Council meeting. “Included are suggested reforms to the way councils manage their...

Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plans on exhibition

May 9, 2013Posted in: Community, Other
 

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment from the community after councillors last night endorsed the draft 2013-14 Operational Plan and 2013-17 Delivery Program which will go on public exhibition next week. The draft documents represent Council’s response to public input gathered from Wingecarribee 2031+, Council’s long-term community plan for the Southern Highlands. Wingecarribee Shire Council...

Too much smoke could spell chimney troubles

May 8, 2013Posted in: Environment
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As the cooler weather sets in, Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding residents to check their wood heaters are working correctly before they light up. “Faulty and incorrectly used wood fire heaters are a major contributor to winter air pollution in regional centres,” said Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Environment and Sustainability Manager, Barry Arthur. “It’s the reason...

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