Tulip Time scoops international award

October 28, 2015Posted in: Events
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The 55th Southern Highlands Tulip Time Festival has been awarded the title of Tulip Festival of the Year by the World Tulip Summit Society (WTSS) at their inaugural World Tulip Awards. The World Tulip Summit Society is made up of a committee of representatives from 17 countries of tulip lovers (tulipists) committed to promoting the...

Parking signs to be erected around Bowral Hospitals

October 26, 2015Posted in: Roads and Assets
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In a bid to ease traffic congestion and increase parking availability around the Bowral Public and Private Hospitals, two hour parking signs are set to installed around the hospitals starting late November. The installation of the limited parking signs follows a recommendation by Council’s Traffic Committee. The signs will be erected on streets in the...

Council amends LEP to secure Bowral residential zoning

October 23, 2015Posted in: Development
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Wingecarribee Shire Council has this month received confirmation of an amendment to Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP) in relation to the land currently occupied by Gardens R Us in Bowral. The amendment reinstates the R3 Medium Density Residential zoning of land located at the intersection of Bowral Street, Moss Vale Road and Holmhale Street, Bowral....

Mayor congratulates Business Award winners

October 22, 2015Posted in: Events
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Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Larry Whipper has today congratulated the recipients of the Southern Highlands Local Business Awards. Announced last night the awards recognise outstanding businesses across the Shire and the role they play in promoting the Highlands community. “The evening was a tremendous success with businesses of all sizes from across our Shire represented,”...