IPART has approved major rate rises for Glen Innes Severn and Uralla Shire councils, with both citing infrastructure costs, underfunding and long-term financial sustainability pressures.
Margot Davis
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Glen Innes Mayor says more work needed on council’s financial sustainability
Mayor Margot Davis says Glen Innes Severn Council has improved transparency but faces ongoing financial sustainability challenges.
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Australian Celtic Festival delivers strong attendance and $1.79 million boost to Glen Innes economy
The 2026 Australian Celtic Festival generated $1.79m for Glen Innes Severn and attracted almost 4,000 attendees across region.
Posted inGlen Innes, Youth
Youth Booth recognised with another state-wide award nomination
The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Mayor calls for completion of Glen Innes Hospital masterplan
Glen Innes Severn Council is urging the NSW Government to commit to completing the hospital masterplan and expanding regional services.
Posted inGlen Innes, Money
Glen Innes Severn Council backs national campaign to protect regional banking services
Glen Innes Severn Council has backed a national campaign calling on banks to maintain face-to-face services in regional communities.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Local News, Local politics
Budget leaves regional councils facing impossible choices
Regional councils say the federal budget still leaves country communities behind, warning shrinking grants and rising costs are forcing councils to “operate on the smell of an oily rag”.
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Glen Innes commits to financial discipline and long-term sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed draft financial plans focused on improving cash reserves and long-term sustainability, including a proposed 21.5 per cent rate rise.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tenterfield Shire, Work and career
The Welcome Experience for essential workers expands to Tenterfield
Essential workers relocating to the Northern New England region will now receive expanded support, with the NSW Government announcing the extension of The Welcome Experience to include the Tenterfield Shire from 1 July 2026.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes
Glen Innes welcomes NSW Drought Coordinator’s visit
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Margot Davis has called for stronger drought support during a visit from NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis.