GSC Admin
01 May 2020
Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey thanks the community for their compliance with COVID-19 public health orders and touches on the relaxation of some COVID-19 rules by the Australian Government, as well as the COVID Safe App.
29 April, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it big challenges for business owners.
While there have been many announcements about assistance for businesses through this time, it can be hard to find the information that relates to you.
Gunnedah Shire Council has put together some resources to help business owners find the information they are looking for, whether it is through federal, state or local government assistance.
“We know there are people in our Shire in all sorts of different circumstances,” Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle said.
“It can be really difficult to navigate through all the COVID-19 information to find the relevant information. We have tried to simplify this by providing the links that will take you where you need to go.
“Council’s own assistance for Gunnedah businesses –has been designed to complement the packages already announced by the state and federal governments – are included in these resources.”
The two simplest ways to find assistance are:
Visit our website and click the main COVID-19 ADVICE banner. At the bottom of that page is a “Resources for Business” button. This includes links to support and funding information, including a link to join Gunnedah Shire Council’s new weekly business newsletter to provide you with updates. Alternatively, see our Gunnedah Shire Business Community Newsletter.
Visit gunnedahshire.localised.com.au/covid19 - this includes links to federal, state and local packages as well as important pieces of information.
COVID-19 Business Support Package
Recently Council announced support for local businesses in the form of a COVID-19 Business Support Package. Details of the Package can be found on here, as is a simple “contact us” option if you are looking for specific information.
To help you to better navigate the Business Support Package, here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I apply for funding through Council's Business Support Package?
A: The package includes a number of measures to support businesses at this time such as fees and charges relief and relief from interest on outstanding rates and charges. Funding will be available through the Business Partner Program for businesses needing support with a website or with diversification projects.
Q: How do I apply for the special COVID-19 round of the Business Partner Program funding?
Applications will open on the Wednesday 6 May, 2020 and close on 29 May, 2020. Guidelines will soon be available on www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
Q: How can I access the fee exemptions?
A: There are charges in relation to water and sewer that have been waived for certain commercial businesses. Your May water bill will have information if you are an eligible customer.
Q: Does the Business Support Package include rates support?
A: Gunnedah Shire Council has frozen interest accrual against rates, fees and charges that are currently outstanding or may become outstanding commencing as at 12pm Tuesday 24 March 2020 and to continue for the duration of the period that the Business Continuity Plan is enacted in response to COVID-19. If you are having trouble paying your rates, please do not hesitate to call Council on 02 6740 2100 to discuss options.
Q: Where can I find business advice?
A: Gunnedah Shire Council has a dedicated information page for Business Support during COVID-19. Head to our website and follow to prompts to the COVID-19 Business Support Page www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
Q: Are there other business grants that I can access?
A: There are a number of grants that the State and Federal Government have that you may be able to access at gunnedah.grantguru.com.au
Q: How can I stay informed with updates for my business?
A: Council’s Economic Development team provide regular email updates to our business community. To sign up to the Gunnedah Shire Business Community Newsletter.
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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.
28 April 2020
Gunnedah Shire Council invites not-for-profit arts and cultural groups in the Gunnedah Shire to apply for funding from the 2020 Arts and Cultural Funding Program.
Gunnedah Shire Council aims to enhance local cultural opportunities and experiences and focuses on building the capacity of arts and cultural community organisations and groups to remain sustainable in the long term.
The arts and cultural project, program or event must align with the following general arts categories: Acting; announcing; fine art and craft; directing; animation; dancing and choreography; entertainment and performance; music and singing; photography; production, and; writing.
Form - Arts and Cultural Funding Application and Guidelines 2020
POLICY - Arts and Cultural Grants - Under Section 356 - Adopted 21 February 2018
Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 1st June, 2020.
Further information is available by contacting Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader Lauren Mackley on (02) 6740 2100 or by email at council@infogunnedah.com.au
Eric Groth
GENERAL MANAGER GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL
24 April 2020
Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey is encouraging the community to get involved with the RSL's Light Up the Dawn Initiative this Anzac Day.
The Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre is located in the Cultural Precinct in Gunnedah town centre.
The Information Centre provides a wide range of advisory services for visitors including information on local accommodation, attractions, goods and services, maps, brochures and offers a souvenir shop.
The Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre is located at:
81 Chandos Street
Gunnedah
NSW 2380
Contact the Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre on:
Website: www.visitgunnedah.com.au
Phone: 1800 KOALAS
Email: tourism@infogunnedah.com.au
17 April 2020
Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey thanks the community for their compliance with COVID-19 public health orders.
17 April 2020
A message from Mayor of Gunnedah Shire Jamie Chaffey on the Mayoral Minute at Wednesday's Council Meeting, and updates on ongoing Council projects.
17 April 2020
An update from Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey on the newly announced COVID-19 Business Support Package.
16 April 2020
The 2017-2021 Delivery Program and 2020/21 Operational Plan for Gunnedah Shire Council is officially placed on public exhibition and Council will receive submissions in relation to the documents up until 5:00pm Thursday 14 May 2020.
The Delivery Program and Operational Plan is available for viewing here.
This is an opportunity for members of the public to lodge submissions in relation to the items considered and strategies applied in the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan. Council will meet again on Wednesday 20 May 2020 to consider all submissions, formally adopt the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and set the rates for the ensuing 12 month period.
Should you have any enquiries, please contact Council on 02 6740 2100.
Eric Groth
GENERAL MANAGER
8 April 2020
Notice is hereby given of a Voluntary Planning Agreement that is proposed to be entered into between Council, Vickery Coal Pty Ltd and Whitehaven Coal Limited, pursuant to S7.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, in connection with the following proposed development.
Proposed Development:
The Independent Planning Commission is presently considering SSD-7480 for the “Extension of the approved Vickery Coal Mine, including a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), train load-out facility and rail spur line” on land subject to development application SSD-7480.
The exhibition of the Voluntary Planning Agreement will be for a period of 30 days from Wednesday 8 April 2020, in accordance with S7.5(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and clause 25D(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The closing date of the exhibition period will be Thursday 7 May 2020.
