17 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is moving to the second phase of its economic response to COVID-19, with the introduction of the Community Resilience Business Recovery Package - Invigorate Gunnedah. The first phase of the COVID-19 Business Support Package, rolled out in April, saw a $1.6 million stimulus flow to the Shire which incorporated a freeze in interest accrual against rates, fees and charges, a reduction in business fees, and extension of existing grants…

7 July, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council’s Continuity Management Team is continuing to keep a close eye on COVID-19 developments and is urging the community to remain vigilant despite easing restrictions. All Council services have now reopened with some restrictions, with the exception of the Civic Cinema which is closed for renovations. Hand hygiene stations, social distancing markers, recording of details and capacity limits are in place at these facilities. Visitors to Council facilities are reminded…

18 June, 2020 Twenty two local businesses will be given a helping hand to build their online presence in the latest round of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program. Last night Councillors approved more than $32,000 in funding under the special COVID-19 round of the program, focussed on helping develop digital capacity and online trading platforms. Successful applicants represented a range of industries, including some of those hit hardest by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Applicants…

29 May, 2020 With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease, Gunnedah Shire Council has set out a plan for reopening services and facilities. Updates to services will be communicated through a ‘traffic light alert’ confirming whether a service is currently open, open with conditions, or closed. Additional information will outline any conditions for visiting a facility. Gunnedah Shire Council General Manager Eric Groth said given the ever-shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, service changes would be…

27 May, 2020 Small businesses in the Gunnedah Shire have an opportunity to grow their digital capabilities through the Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) Digital Solutions program. The ASBAS program is funded by the Federal Government and offers small businesses high quality advice on a range of digital solutions to meet their business needs. The program was rolled out at a local level two years ago and during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended…

22 May, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council is planning to advance to the second stage of the COVID-19 Business Support Package and is inviting local businesses to help pave the way. The initial COVID-19 Business Support Package, adopted at the April Ordinary Council Meeting, is progressing well with many initiatives rolled out and a COVID-19 specific round of the Business Partner Program open for applications. The $1.6 million response included moving to freeze interest accrual against…

15 May, 2020 Following recent announcements from the NSW Government, parks and playgrounds across the Gunnedah Shire have been reopened today for recreational use. All playgrounds have reopened, except for Livvi’s place which will remain closed for scheduled maintenance until Tuesday 19th May 2020. Social distancing measures still apply at playgrounds. Under the current restrictions only 10 people are permitted to gather in an outdoor area at the same time and the 1.5 metres apart…

March 30, 2020 Gunnedah Shire residents have been urged to follow increased Australian Government measures to halt the spread of Coronavirus. As uncertain times continue, Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said now was the time people could help make a difference to the trajectory of the virus. “The message is clear – if you can stay home, stay home,” Cr Chaffey said. “This is a really tough time for our people and our businesses. I…

27 March, 2020 As we approach the end of the second major week of the Coronavirus pandemic in Australia, Gunnedah Shire Council wishes to thank the majority of the community for their flexibility and understanding during this unprecedented situation. Many Gunnedah Shire services and facilities have closed their doors to in-person contact. Despite these new challenges it is heartening to see Gunnedah Shire residents quickly adapting to this new way of life. The community has…

26 March, 2020 Gunnedah Shire Council’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be guided by the latest advice from Commonwealth and State authorities. According to NSW Health there are several cases in the New England North West area, including 7 confirmed cases in the Tamworth Regional Council area and additional cases in the Narrabri Shire and Liverpool Plains Shire. In light of this it is critical to observe all health and government…