Parkes Shire Council in Parkes, New South Wales | Government organisation

Parkes Shire Council

Locality: Parkes, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6861 2333

Address: 2 Cecile Street 2870 Parkes, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Council wishes to advise that due to a water main break, the public amenities at Cooke Park will be closed until tomorrow for repairs undertaken. Nearby public toilets in the CBD are available in Church Street at the Bus Shelter. We appreciate the community's patience while the matter is being addressed.

17.01.2022 Did you know the environmental impact caused by releasing helium balloons? We are encouraging our community to consider more environmentally friendly options, such as bubbles, lighting candles or scattering flower petals for those wishing to commemorate the passing of a loved one or celebrating an occasion or event. For more information about the impact and controls around releasing helium filled balloons visit https://bit.ly/3fxlT6i

17.01.2022 Council's latest e-newsletter is out now: https://bit.ly/379s9NG Would you like to receive our e-newsletter direct to your inbox? Sign up here www.parkes.nsw.gov.au #ItAllAddsUp

14.01.2022 Meet Council's Manager of Facilities, Sharon Ross. Sharon says the recognition of 'Always Was, Always Will Be' is important to her in celebrating her aboriginal history, identity and culture. One of my ancestors is No 34 in the register for the Parramatta Native Institution - taken from her clan group and culture at the age of approximately 8. She was from Burramattagal Clan of the Darug Nation and to me it was fantastic to hear Burramattagal land recognised in the Welcome to Country for the recent NRL Grand Final. #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Teaching someone to drive can be a happy experience. Join a free online workshop for parents and other supervisors of local leaner drivers. The free 'Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers' workshop is scheduled for Thursday 10 December at 6pm. Bookings are essential and can be made online via https://bit.ly/362rsGx

10.01.2022 Council crews have attended a water main break along the Orange Road today and the main has now been repaired. Residents along Orange Road (Clarinda Street included) from Cooke Park to Lake Endeavour may experience fluctuating pressure and or water discolouration due the flushing and repairing of the main. We appreciate the community's patience during these repairs, and if you do experience any water loss for a long period of time, please contact Council on 02 6861 2343 during office hours, or the after hours emergency number 1800 648 585.

10.01.2022 Today the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre was officially opened by Sam Farraway MLC The new facility encourages lifelong learning with educational, cultural and social opportunities for all members of our community and visitors to enjoy. The $3.4M Parkes Shire Library Expansion Project is funded through NSW Government Regional Cultural Fund, The State Library of New South Wales Infrastructure Grants and Australian Government Drought Communities Programme. Visit our website for more information https://bit.ly/3lvlnaU.

08.01.2022 A small Remembrance Day service took place in Cooke Park this morning to honour and remember members of the armed forces who fought and died in the line of duty. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

07.01.2022 The Garradyang Cultural Garden at Bushman's Hill was officially opened today by Deputy Mayor Cr Barbara Newton, the Aboriginal Working Group, local schools and members of the community. The Garradyang Garden opening coincides with NAIDOC Week and aiming to increase community awareness of local Wiradjuri culture and history in our community.

04.01.2022 This week is National Recycling Week, an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and build trust in recycling. This year's theme is 'Recovery - A future beyond the bin' and we're encouraging residents to value their resources, giving them a second life by reducing, reusing and recycling. To celebrate and recognise National Recycling Week, Council's waste group, Netwaste, have... developed a game so you can test your skills on what stream different wastes go to. To play along and see how quickly you can sort rubbish from recycling visit https://bit.ly/3lrNpUI #NationalRecyclingWeek #GoBeyondTheBin