Glen Innes Severn Council has sacked its general manager, and the Mayor says councillors will now hold the organisation to account. Here’s what else changed at a pivotal meeting.
Margot Davis
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Davis, Sparkes, survive Scott challenge in Glen Innes
David Scott put his name forward for both mayor and deputy mayor at Glen Innes Severn Council, and lost both, as Margot Davis and Carol Sparks retained the top jobs in for the next two years. Jen Philp takes over as deputy mayor in Uralla.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes
Glen Innes businesses urged to Rise & Thrive
Glen Innes businesses will have access to workshops, networking events and practical support throughout October as part of NSW Small Business Month.
Posted inEnergy, Glen Innes Severn Shire
Glen Innes Severn calls for fair REZ funding model
Glen Innes Severn Council is pushing for a fairer funding model to share New England Renewable Energy Zone benefits across communities.
Posted inGlen Innes
GISC shows little confidence in management at extraordinary meeting
Glen Innes Severn councillors reworked the response to the proposed Performance Improvement Order, heard the finance team is “quietly optimistic” of a clean audit, then went behind closed doors to discuss “an urgent staffing matter”.
Posted inAnimals, Glen Innes, What's on
A park worth barking about to open in Glen Innes
Best dressed dogs, waggiest tails and a hot dog sizzle for a good cause: Glen Innes opens its new off-leash dog park this Saturday.
Posted inLocal News, Local politics
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes Severn Council to consider response to state performance order
Glen Innes Severn Council faces a make-or-break meeting this week, as councillors decide how to respond to a state order over financial management failures dating back to 2022.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows
Beyond the stones: big plans to grow Celtic Festival’s reach
Could the Celtic Festival soon take over the whole of Glen Innes? A bold five year plan to grow its reach is open for feedback now, with drop-in sessions in September.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Training and courses
Free workshop to boost grant writing skills
Got a great community project but no idea how to fund it? Armidale Regional Council’s free grant writing workshop on 8 October wants to change that.