Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comment from the public on its revised Community Engagement Policy. The policy outlines how community engagement is integrated into Council activities in order to support decision-making and strengthen relationships. Council’s Deputy General Manager Corporate, Strategy and Development Services, Mark Pepping, explained the purpose of the revised policy. “Whenever Council introduces...
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Ken Halstead and Council’s General Manager Ann Prendergast have responded to an open letter penned by Mr Hewson in the Southern Highland News. Dated Friday 6 April 2018, the letter raises a number of issues regarding Council’s proposed upgrade of Station Street in Bowral. “While Mr Hewson is entitled to his...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on the Shire’s aquatic facilities. Council’s Pools and Facilities Supervisor, Laura Hill, explained that the annual survey is designed to determine community satisfaction with Council’s outdoor public swimming pools and the year-round aquatic and fitness centre in Moss Vale. “We’re looking for feedback on frequency and...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is inviting residents of the Southern Highlands to have their say on our Shire’s playgrounds. Council’s Parks and Properties Asset Officer, Kylie Stefaniuk, explained that Council playgrounds are an essential piece of community infrastructure. “Playgrounds are essential for children’s physical and social development and have the ability to enhance community wellbeing,” she...
Wingecarribee Shire Council wishes to advise that the draft amendments to the Water Supply and Sewerage Development Servicing Charges (DSP) will be placed on public exhibition from Wednesday 17 January 2018. The amendments detail the proposed three month moratorium on the payment of Water Supply and Sewerage Development Servicing Charges applicable to rates levied against...
