Local Government Week
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Sign up to participate in the Great Guyra Quest, as part of Guyra Shire Council’s Local Government Week activities.
Local Government Week, held 3-9 August, is an opportunity to promote the importance of councils to residents, ratepayers, businesses – the whole community – and what better way to celebrate than with a community scavenger hunt competition!
Many members of the community are not aware of the diverse and extensive role Council plays in the community. This family-friendly activity will exhibit our services and facilities, as well as other important aspects of the Guyra Shire.
Individuals or teams can register at the Guyra Shire Council Administration Building. The Great Guyra Quest includes a variety of activities, some you can do from home, and some within the Shire. Prizes will be awarded, and not just to the winning team!
More information in available on Council’s website www.guyra.nsw.gov.au or on www.facebook.com/GuyraShireCouncil
Energy Efficient Lighting Display
The Northern Lights Project will be bringing its Energy Efficiency Education Display to the Guyra Shire Council & Library on 17-18 August, 2015.
Learn how to: keep household electricity bills low, keep your home warm in winter, save energy with appliances, find the best lighting solutions, and more.
Tourism Committee
Council has endorsed the establishment of a Tourism Committee. The first meeting will be held next Tuesday, 4 August 2015 at 3.00pm in the Guyra Shire Council Chambers.
Tourism operators and other interested parties are invited to attend this meeting to establish membership of the Tourism Committee.
Members of the Tourism Committee will gain access and information relating to regional tourism programs, will work collaboratively with the Guyra Shire Council to enhance tourism opportunities in the Guyra Shire, and will identify key strategies for Council to work toward to achieve the goals of the Tourism Committee.
Please register your interest in attending by email to council@guyra.nsw.gov.au.
Small Business Friendly Council
Guyra Shire Council has just launched our new website and is taking this opportunity to review our online business/community directory to ensure all information is valid and up-to-date.
This review is part of our commitment to the Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) program. The SBFC program is an initiative of the NSW Office of the Small Business Commissioner and NSW Business Chamber to increase the number of councils working proactively with small businesses.
If you would like to have your business listed on our website, you can request a form at the Council Administration Building or email council@guyra.nsw.gov.au.
We encourage all businesses in the Guyra Shire to take this opportunity to promote your business on our website and ensure visitors and residents are fully informed on the wide range of services available within our Shire.
Guyra Shire Council Mobile App
Guyra Shire Council has a Mobile App, allowing residents to pay their rates, make a request, lodge a complaint, find out about news and events, and participate in community engagement activities.
The App is available for Apple and Android devices, and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device.
Grants and Sponsorship 2015-2016
Council is currently calling for applications to be submitted by organisations within the Shire under Council’s Grants and Sponsorship Program.
Grant Application Forms can be obtained from www.guyra.nsw.gov.au or Council’s Administration Building.
Applicants should read Council’s Grants and Sponsorship Policy, and must complete the application form detailing the project to be undertaken and benefit to the Guyra Shire community.
All applications will be assessed on merit by Council, and funding will be awarded to the project/s that demonstrate the best outcomes for the Guyra Shire.
All application forms are to be retuned to the General Manager, Guyra Shire Council, PO Box 207, GUYRA NSW 2365 or emailed to council@guyra.nsw.gov.au on or before Friday, 14 August 2015.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Successful applications will be required to complete a Grant Funding Agreement and provide an acquittal of the undertaken project by the 31 July the following year.
Government Information (Public Access) Act Policy
Notice is hereby given that at its July 2015 Meeting, Council resolved to exhibit the draft Government Information (Public Access) Act associated policies.
These policies and associated guidance material detail the structure and functions of Council, the various kinds of information Council holds and how the public can access the information.
The documents are on public exhibition and submissions will be accepted until close of business on 27 August 2015. Documents are available from Council’s Administration Building or online at www.guyra.nsw.gov.au.
Any person wishing to make a submission should direct their correspondence to the General Manager, Guyra Shire Council, PO Box 207, Guyra NSW 2365 or email council@guyra.nsw.gov.au.
Healthy Highlanders Program
Council continues to support the provision of programs established under the Healthy Highlanders Program. The timetable for Term 3, 2015 is below.
6.00am – 7.00am: Tuesdays – Boot Camp
8.00am – 9.00am: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays –Heart Foundation Walking; Tuesdays – Over 50s Fitness Group; Saturdays – Tone & Fit
8.30am – 9.30am: Fridays – Tone & Fit
9.00am – 9.45am: Mondays – Seniors Exercise at Kolora
9.30am – 10.30am: Wednesdays – Seniors Exercise at HACC
5.00pm – 6.00pm: Mondays – Shape Up (Women’s Circuit Class)
6.00pm – 7.00pm: Mondays – Shape Up (Women’s Circuit Class); Tuesdays – Boxfit class; Thursdays – Tone & Fit.
For more information contact Guyra Shire Council on 6770 7100.