Two New England councils, two very different budgets. Inverell holds steady with no service cuts, while Glen Innes Severn locks in a 48.3 per cent rate rise over three years.
Inverell Shire Council
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Grants and funding, Inverell
New shade coming to Lions Park playground
Lions Park’s playground is getting a shade structure at last, thanks to cooperation between Inverell Shire Council and the Inverell Lions Club.
Posted inAged Care, Inverell
McLean Care axes allied health team as search for new operator continues
McLean Care says its new allied health model is an upgrade. Staff say it means losing the physio team that gets residents up and walking each day.
Posted inEnergy
Solar farm set for approval as community gets final say
A 360 megawatt solar farm east of Inverell — with sheep still grazing under the panels — is heading for approval. But locals have until 8 July to have their say, with a public meeting to be held on 1 July in Elsmore.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Inverell businesses urged to have their say
Inverell Shire Council is urging local businesses to complete a survey helping shape future economic growth and support.
Posted inInverell, Roads and Infrastructure
Inverell embraces AI technology to improve road maintenance
Inverell Shire Council is set to trial artificial intelligence technology to improve the way it monitors and maintains its vast local road network.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Inverell
Inverell library to undergo major refresh after $500,000 grant
Inverell Library is set for a major refresh after securing a $500,000 State Library of NSW grant to modernise and revitalise the much-loved community facility.
Posted inInverell, Sport, What's on
Locals act to revive Inverell Mountain Bike Club
Inverell’s mountain biking community will meet Wednesday night to reform the local club, as council pauses plans for new management of the town’s track.
Posted inCommunity development, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.
Posted inInverell, Money
Draft council plans open for community input
Residents are invited to have their say on council’s future plans, with key documents now on public exhibition.