March 31, 2014Posted in: Community, Events
Highlands Youth Hub, Youth, Youth Week

Skaters and BMX riders are set to converge on Bowral’s Skate Park this Saturday 5 April to celebrate the start of Council’s official Youth Week program. Riders, rock-climbers, a DJ and youth service providers will all be in attendance at the skate, BMX and scooter competition which will take place from 10am to 2pm at...
March 24, 2014Posted in: Community, Development
Facilities, Funding and grants

Local recreational, community and cultural facilities will be partly funded through contributions from future development in the Shire as a result of councillors adopting the Section 94 Developer Contributions Plan for Open Space, Recreation, Community and Cultural Facilities 2013-2036, which was put to Council this month. Council’s Group Manager Strategic and Assets, Mark Pepping explained...
March 14, 2014Posted in: Environment, Other
Green waste, Recycling, Resource Recovery Centre, Waste

Coinciding with the rollout of new green waste bins, Council is offering customers the option of reviewing their existing waste service. “We thought as we were introducing the new green waste bins across the Shire, it would also be a perfect opportunity for many of our residents to reassess their current waste needs,” said Council’s...
March 14, 2014Posted in: Community, Events
Youth, Youth Week

Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling on the region’s musical youth to take part in Audio Overload, a band competition scheduled for Saturday 12 April at the Bowral Memorial Hall. Organised in conjunction with the Youth Hub Advisory Group, Audio Overload seeks to highlight the diverse young musical talent on offer across the Shire. Council’s Youth...
March 12, 2014Posted in: Community
Committees, Funding and grants, Mayor
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Juliet Arkwright is urging local community groups to apply for funding under the Wingecarribee ClubsGrants Scheme. “I encourage all local not-for-profit community organisations across the Shire to take advantage of this scheme and apply for essential funding,” she said. Under the scheme, local not-for-profit community groups may apply for funding for...