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Uralla Shire Council

Locality: Uralla, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6778 6300

Address: 32 Salisbury Street 2358 Uralla, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.uralla.nsw.gov.au

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23.01.2022 The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be in Bundarra tomorrow, Thursday, 26 November from 9.00am-3.30pm, located in front of the CWA Hall on Court Street. Services offered include driver licence and photo card applications and renewals, driver knowledge tests, Working With Children Check applications and the Cost of Living service. Visit the Service NSW website for more information

22.01.2022 Council’s breakfast forum held Wednesday, 25 November 2020 brought together local businesses and developers to provide information on the development application and assessment process and to encourage commercial, industrial, and residential development in the Shire. Presentations were made by Council’s Manager of Development and Planning, Building Certifier consultant, and the Manager of Waste, Water and Sewerage. The forum covered a wide range of topics, including the valu...e of pre-development meetings, digital submission of development applications, the quality of documentation, role of consultants, Council’s role in the process, project management, and the execution of subdivisions. Due to the interest generated by the event, Council plans to conduct developer forums on a regular basis as a way to continually engage with developers and businesses. Following on from the forum Council will circulate a survey which will seek feedback from participants on what information should be covered in future forums. The survey will also request feedback on what information should be available on Council’s website to inform Council’s ongoing website improvement project. Uralla Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Pearce said he was delighted by the number of attendees who registered for the forum and the amount of questions raised during the forum. Today’s forum is just the first of what will be an ongoing initiative, Mayor Pearce said. Council is committed to keeping an open, ongoing dialogue with the local business and developer community. Both Council and developers benefit from these opportunities for increased communication, and working together will benefit the future development of the Shire. Read the full media release by clicking on the link below

19.01.2022 In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Uralla Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council meeting to be held on 24 November 2020 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2020. Copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports are available by clicking the link below. These documents may also be inspected at Council’s Administration Buildi...ng, 32 Salisbury Street, Uralla. Written submissions can be made to Council until 5:00pm, Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. Submissions or enquiries can be made by email to [email protected] or by letter to The General Manager, PO Box 106, Uralla NSW 2358.

18.01.2022 UPDATE | The water mains break affecting Bridge Street has been repaired and any resulting discoloured water has now been flushed from Council’s water reticulation. Should residents experience any continuing issues with discoloured water, please contact Council on 6778 6300 so that we can undertake additional flushing to clear any discolouration.

17.01.2022 Nominations for the Uralla Shire 2021 Australia Day Awards are now open. The annual awards recognise citizens’ outstanding contributions to the Uralla Shire community. Uralla Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Pearce encouraged residents to nominate the inspiring and talented individuals who have gone above and beyond for the community in the past year. ... The Australia Day Awards are a way for the community to recognise and thank the individuals who do amazing work in the Uralla Shire. Click on the link below to read the full media release

16.01.2022 Council’s annual Youth Week forum with local students raised current youth issues and ideas in a discussion and workshop with Uralla Shire Mayor, Cr Michael Pearce and Deputy Mayor, Cr Isabel Strutt. The forum started with the Mayor’s report to the students on issues raised at last year’s forum, including Council’s representation to the Uralla Show Society to increase the Show dates to a two-day event, illegal dumping on Walcha Road, and upgrades to the Uralla Swimming Pool, ...squash court, and Alma Park skate and BMX track which students agreed was a resounding success. Mayor Pearce, Deputy Mayor Strutt, General Manager Kate Jessep, and Council senior staff members then participated in a discussion with the students to gain input on youth activities and ideas for future projects to improve the liveability of the Uralla Shire community. Ideas raised in the discussion included WiFi access for the Uralla CBD, mobile and internet towers across the Shire, and an on-duty/call police service for Bundurra. These topics will be forwarded to the relevant areas seeking support to review and progress possible actions. Following discussion with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, the students participated in a workshop in which they developed a list of service and business opportunities in the Shire which are currently provided outside the Shire. The results of this workshop will inform Council’s business gap analysis for future economic development planning. Mayor Pearce said the forum was a great opportunity for Council to engage the Shire’s youth in an ongoing dialogue to listen to their issues, concerns, and ideas for the future. The annual Youth Week forum gives Council a chance to hear what’s important to young people, as well as explore opportunities for what Council can do to support their future. Read the full media release by clicking on the link below

14.01.2022 Uralla Shire Council held NAIDOC Week festivities on Tuesday, 10 November in celebration of this year’s theme ‘Always was, always will be.’ Uralla’s NAIDOC Week celebrations began with a welcome from the Mayor, Cr Michael Pearce and a smoking ceremony, followed by the flag raising ceremony at the Uralla Shire Council Administration Building. Due to COVID Safe guidelines in place, attendance at the indoor festivities held at the Uralla Memorial Hall was restricted to the local... Elders and event organisers only. Following the welcome to country by Aunty Pamela Meehan, remarks were made by Mayor Pearce, Uralla Shire Council General Manager Kate Jessep, and MC Aunty Robyn Wheeler. Mayor Pearce said he was glad the NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations were able to go ahead with some changes to Uralla’s traditional NAIDOC Week activities to follow COVID Safe guidelines. While our NAIDOC Week celebrations looked a little different this year, what’s most important is that we were able to gather and celebrate the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Mayor Pearce said. It is an honour to join the Elders to recognise and celebrate the First Nations people of Uralla Shire. Read the full media release by clicking on the link below

13.01.2022 Council Works Update | 27 November 2020 Continued sub base and batters on Retreat Road construction Completed cleaning up and Sediment Controls and Guide Posting on MR73 at Rifle Range Road construction Commenced tar patching on MR73 where the tar lifted on the first Construction at Gwydir River... Commenced grading and graveling Corrie Road, Old Gostwyck Road, Harriets Gully Road (using contractors for carting) (see photo) Continued grading Mt Drummond Road Completed pouring slab for box culverts on Retreat Road construction (see photo) Continued mowing and whipper snipping in Uralla and Bundarra Continued drainage in Uralla and rural roads Completed water meter readings in Uralla and Bundarra Commenced cleaning stock pile sites for reseals Completed mowing sporting fields ready for cricket Completed sweeping MR73 at Rifle Range Road construction and MR73 at Gwydir River construction See more

12.01.2022 With the NSW and Victoria border now open, make sure you’re up to date with the latest COVID-19 restrictions if you’re planning a trip to Victoria. Everything you need to know can be found on the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

11.01.2022 SAFE SHARPS DISPOSAL | Did you know? Community sharps should always be disposed in a secure disposal bin. Because of risk of injury to workers or other community members, sharps should never be disposed of: in household waste or recycling in public litter bins by flushing down toilets or drains... by discarding in the environment Visit www.safesharps.org.au to find the location of your nearest community sharps disposal bin. If you find a used syringe in a public place, call the Needle Clean Up Hotline: 1800 633 353.

09.01.2022 Uralla Shire Council invites suitably qualified parties to submit quotes to install underground electrical cabling and sundry works at Uralla Shire Caravan Park in Uralla NSW. Inspection of the site with Council’s Manager of Development and Planning is required prior to quote submission. Appointments for inspections may be made by calling Council on (02) 6778 6300. Submitted quotes should:... Indicate any inputs or resources required from Council, and Include a list of deliverables. Please forward quotes to [email protected] by 15 December 2020. Works must be complete by 12 February 2020.

08.01.2022 Developers and businesses looking to help grow and develop the Uralla Shire are invited to a breakfast forum to help them navigate NSW State regulations. Uralla Shire Mayor Cr Michael Pearce said the forum will proactively answer developers’ questions and encourage quality commercial, industrial, and residential development in the Shire. This is a key opportunity for Council to work with local businesses and developers to assist the future economic growth of the Shire, Mayo...r Peace said. We understand regulatory requirements can be confusing at times, and want to make the process as clear as possible to support development in the Shire and help minimise avoidable delays that can unnecessarily hold up development. Topics on the agenda include development application documentation, Bushfire Attack Level assessments, requirements of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019, construction certificates and subdivisions. The forum will be held on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 at 7:30am for a 7:45am start at the Uralla Memorial Hall. The session is anticipated to conclude by around 8:30am. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. Those wishing to attend are required to register in advance to facilitate COVID Safe guidelines and catering purposes by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 6778 6300. Registration closes Monday, 23 November 2020 at 10:00am. Read the full media release by clicking on the link below

08.01.2022 Uralla Shire Council invites suitably qualified parties to submit quotes for the design and construction of a skillion awning at McMaugh Gardens Aged Care Facility in Uralla, NSW. Scope of works includes: Design of structure with plans and certification by a structural engineer, and... Construction of skillion awning. Inspection of the site with Council’s Manager of Development and Planning is required prior to quote submission. Appointments for inspections may be made by calling Council on (02) 6778 6300. Submitted quotes should: Indicate any inputs or resources required from Council, and Include a list of deliverables. Please forward quotes to [email protected] by 17 December 2020. Works must be complete by 31 May 2021.

08.01.2022 Council Works Scheduled This Week | Commencing 30 November 2020 Continue sub base and batters on Retreat Road construction Complete forming and pouring wing walls on Retreat Road construction Complete graveling Corrie Road, Old Gostwyck Road, Harriets Gully Road... Continue grading and shaping Corrie Road, Old Gostwyck Road, Harriets Gully Road Complete grading Mt Drummond Road Continue tar patching on MR73 Central Continue mowing and whipper snipping in Uralla and Bundarra Continue mowing parks and reserves Continue drainage in Uralla and on rural roads Complete clearing stock pile sites for reseals Commence removing dead trees around town Complete sweeping Bingara Road heavy patch See more

08.01.2022 PUBLIC CONSULTATION | The draft Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2020 (the Regulation) has been released for public consultation. The Regulation has been developed to support the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 which was passed by Parliament on 3 June 2020 and will commence on 1 July 2021. The Regulation includes the following key reforms:... a registration scheme for design practitioners, principal design practitioners, building practitioners and professional engineers; the minimum requirements that these practitioners must meet in order to be registered; new obligations for lodging regulated designs and compliance declarations; Codes of Practice for design practitioners, principal design practitioners, building practitioners and professional engineers that set minimum professional and ethical standards; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements that apply to these practitioners to maintain registration; and prescribed penalty notice offences. Submissions are invited from the public and will close Monday, 11 January 2021. Information on how to make a submission or for a copy of the Regulation, Regulatory Impact Statement or CPD Guidelines can be found on the NSW Government Have Your Say website via the link below

07.01.2022 Being COVID Safe ensures we can keep our States open and our communities together. This means washing your hands regularly and keeping 1.5m away from others, or wear a mask if you can't maintain physical distance. Check out the latest restrictions at www.nsw.gov.au

03.01.2022 WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE | Bridge Street, Uralla Due to a break in the water mains on Bridge Street this morning, Wednesday, 2nd December, Council has had to shut off water service in the affected area. Council staff are currently undertaking emergency repairs to restore water to the affected area as soon as possible.... Residents and businesses in the surrounding area may notice some discoloured water due to the repairs. Council recommends residents experiencing discoloured water to run indoor taps for several minutes until the water clears. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

02.01.2022 Uralla Shire Council welcomes the announcement by Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall that definition changes now made it clear that online retail sales could be transacted from home, through an amendment to the Standard Instrument Local Environment Plan, regardless of where the goods traded were produced. Uralla Shire Council General Manager, Ms Kate Jessep said this is a welcome change that will benefit not only the residents of Uralla Shire but those across the en...tire State. Earlier in the year Uralla Shire Council sought independent legal advice and also approached the NSW Planning Department, regarding the definition of retail in the Local Environment Plan (LEP). This has been a challenge for our Council and we have continually scrutinised the situation and how best to support our local home businesses in planning matters. Council would like to apologise for any confusion experienced in the community and acknowledge the work of the Uralla Shire Business Chamber for also lobbying the state government on this issue. CORRECTION: The first issue of this release was not consistent with the announcement made by the Member for Northern Tablelands Mr Adam Marshall on Monday, 9 November 2020. We apologise for the error. Read the full media release by clicking on the link below

01.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Communications Officer Management Accountant... Project Manager - Term Direct Support Worker - Casual Further information and access to our interactive online application is available on our website: https://www.uralla.nsw.gov.au//Working-at-Uralla-Shire-Cou #Uralla #UrallaShireCouncil #PositionsVacant #recruitment