Consultation on Tenterfield Shire Council’s request for a 104% rate rise has been extended to May 5 after they updated parts of their proposal.
Local politics
Posted inLocal politics, NSW Votes 2023, Roads and Infrastructure
Councils call for bipartisan commitment to repair the roads
Local Government NSW have welcomed a Liberal and National pledge to inject $1b into the road network and are calling on all election candidates to make the same commitment. The […]
Posted inArmidale, Guyra, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Posted inArmidale, Explainers and backgrounders, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
Posted inArmidale, Local politics
Extraordinary Armidale Regional Council meeting on rates increase plans tomorrow
Armidale Regional Council is holding an extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 30, on the adoption of the amended delivery plan and resourcing strategy linked to the proposed 50% rates increase.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Local politics
Photography exhibition captures seven years of highlights for Gunnedah camera club
An exhibition celebrating the journey of the Blackjack Camera Club Inc will open at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Friday, January 27.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Council moves to new home
Tamworth Regional Council’s Customer Service and Development Hub has officially moved to their new location at 474 Peel Street Tamworth today.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Local politics
ARC ignores opposition, votes for 50% rate increase
Armidale Regional Council has ignored widespread community opposition and criticism of the consultation process and voted to support the proposed 50% (58.8% cumulative) increase to rates through a special rate […]