19 June, 2025
Council supports reinstatement of helicopter pad
Gunnedah Shire Council will write to the New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park and State Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson to seek the urgent reinstatement of the helicopter pad at Gunnedah Hospital.
Councillors endorsed a Notice of Motion by Councillor Robert Hoddle to support the call to enable NSW Ambulance to continue air ambulance operations from the landing pad.
Mayor and Councillor fees determined
The annual Mayoral and Councillors fees were determined at the June Gunnedah Shire Council Meeting in line with the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determination for the 2025/26 year.
The annual fees effective from 1 July, 2025 will be capped at 3% in line with the annual increase determined by the Tribunal.
Fee waiver and community support resolutions on exhibition
Council has placed on public exhibition a Council resolution to subsidise Gunnedah MS Incorporated as follows:
- By covering the 75% discounted Community Fee of $140.25 for the hire of the Smithurst Theatre from the Facility Hire Fund for the Gunnedah MS Fashion Parade to be held on 18 October 2025; and
- By covering the $271.50 fee for the hire of the Griffith Pavilion from the Facility Hire Fund for the 2025 Gunnedah MS Christmas Fair.
- That, in accordance with section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council publicly exhibit the proposed financial assistance for a period of 28 days, and the financial assistance be endorsed if no submissions are received.
- Staff develop a written agreement with Gunnedah MS Incorporated.
Council has also placed on exhibition a resolution to endorse a waiver of fees for the Gunnedah Motoring Enthusiasts deferred Weeks of Speed event as follows:
- That Council endorse a waiver of fees to hire Council aerodrome and terminal facilities for one day with $863.64 (GST exclusive) to be drawn from the 2025-26 Tourism Community Programs and Events budget;
- That, if endorsed, staff develop a written agreement with the Gunnedah Motoring Enthusiasts.
Council has further placed a resolution on public exhibition to support a Gunnedah Golf Club request for sponsorship as follows:
- That Council support the Gunnedah Golf Club’s Junior Golf Open 1-3 August 2025 with a contribution of $1,000 plus GST with funds to be drawn from the 2025/26 Tourism Community Programs and Events budget;
- That, if endorsed, staff develop a written agreement with the Gunnedah Golf Club.
All submissions are due to Council by 5pm on Thursday, 17 July, 2025. If no submissions are received, the financial assistance will be endorsed. To view the resolutions, click on the ‘Draft Documents and Exhibition’ tile on Council’s website: www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
Policies on public exhibition
Four Gunnedah Shire Council reviewed policies are currently on public exhibition. They are:
- Draft Policy – Asbestos Management. A policy to ensure the safe administration and regulation of asbestos-containing materials within Council workplaces and the broader community.
- Draft Policy – Councillor Expenses and Facilities. A policy to ensure accountability and transparency in the reasonable and appropriate reimbursement of expenses and provision of facilities to Councillors to help them undertake their civic duties.
- Draft Policy – Code of Meeting Practice. A policy to provide a consistent framework for Council meetings promoting transparency, information sharing, inclusivity, respect, effectiveness and order.
- Draft Policy – Code of Conduct and Administration Procedures. A policy to establish and maintain high standards of conduct for Council officials, thereby promoting public confidence in local government. It aims to ensure that Council officials understand and comply with ethical and behavioural standards, act honestly and with reasonable care, and contribute to a positive public perception of local government.
The policies and information about how to provide feedback can be viewed by clicking the ‘Draft Documents and Exhibition’ tile on Council’s website: www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au. Submissions will be open until 5pm, Thursday, 17 July, 2025.
Youth Working Group nominations
Gunnedah Shire Council has endorsed two new faces for the Gunnedah Shire Youth Working Group.
They are youth representative Chelsea Riley and Yooralahni Griffiths from the Winanga-li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre.
There are now 19 members of the new Youth Working Group and members will continue to be added as suitable nominations are received.
Road closures for community events
Part of Conadilly Street will be closed for the NAIDOC Unity Street March on Monday, 30 June, 2025.
Conadilly Street will be closed between Abbott Street and just past Chandos Street, with parts of Abbott and Chandos streets to be included in the closure, from 6am until 12pm on that day.
Businesses along the route are advised to ensure their vehicles are not on the street, and parents and carers are urged to make sure they take into account the road closures at school drop-off time.
As part of a separate event - the Multicultural Festival – a section of Chandos Street in front of The Civic building will be closed for part of Saturday, 21 June.
Caption: Conadilly Street will be closed between Abbott Street and just past Chandos Street for the NAIDOC Community March on Monday, 30 June.
ENDS
For more information, contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Communications team on (02) 6740 2100 or communications@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au.
