Wollondilly Shire Council

We found 571 search results

• Wollondilly Council to host Summerfest events across the Shire

  Beginning this holiday period, Wollondilly Council will host a series of eight free community events to be held across the Shire over the next 12 months.
  
  The Summerfest program has been made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government Resources for Regions program, which has provided funding opportunities to mining communities throughout the state.
  
  Each of the eight family friendly events will feature amusement rides, an outdoor movie screening, food stalls, free face painting, ice crea…

  Read more about "Wollondilly Council to host Summerfest events across the Shire"...

• New Director for Customer & Corporate Services welcomed to Wollondilly Council

  Following a very competitive recruitment process, Wollondilly Council has appointed a new Director, Customer & Corporate Services.
  
  Caroline Argent will be leading the newly established Directorate to deliver organisational improvements and focus on customer excellence across the organisation.
  
  CEO Ben Taylor said, “Ms Argent brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record leading challenging and complex organisations and delivering outstanding results for customers and stakeholders.…

  Read more about "New Director for Customer & Corporate Services welcomed to Wollondilly Council"...

• Wollondilly welcomes its first popularly elected Mayor

  After a hotly contested race in the recent Local Government Elections, the NSW Electoral Commission has today announced the highly anticipated outcome of Wollondilly’s Mayoral vote; naming former Councillor Matt Gould as the Shire’s first ever popularly elected Mayor.
  
  Mr Gould is a father of three and proud lifelong resident of Warragamba/Silverdale who has been a Wollondilly Councillor since 2016 and served as Deputy Mayor from December 2018 –September 2020.
  
  The 36 year old unmanned aerial ve…

  Read more about "Wollondilly welcomes its first popularly elected Mayor"...

• New Wollondilly Council a mix of experience and new faces

  After going to the polls on 4 December for the 2021 Local Government Elections, Wollondilly residents can finally congratulate the successful local candidates following confirmation of the new Council by the NSW Electoral Office.
  
  The new look Wollondilly Council will be made up of a balanced mix of experienced returning Councillors and fresh new faces, putting Wollondilly in a strong position to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead.
  
  The elected Councillors include Hilton Gibbs, Judi…

  Read more about "New Wollondilly Council a mix of experience and new faces"...

• Join Council for a Bushwalk at Thirlmere Lakes

  Residents are invited to join Wollondilly Shire Council for a guided bushwalk in the Thirlmere Lakes National Park as part of our Australia Day celebrations this year.
  
  Participants will get the opportunity to check out some of Wollondilly's unique biodiversity and learn about the different ways you can use native plants.
  
  Each participant will also receive two native tube stock plants. Tickets are limited so head to Council’s website for further information and to book your place.
  
  Mayor M…

  Read more about "Join Council for a Bushwalk at Thirlmere Lakes"...

• Wollondilly Council welcomes funding from the Federal Government to deliver even more for the community

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed $1,745,000 in funding from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) to deliver a number of high priority projects across Wollondilly.
  
  The funding will enable Council to provide a range of much needed infrastructure in the Shire, namely:
  
  -       The ability to bring forward priority road works across the Shire
  
  -       A shared pathway and extension of kerb & guttering in Bargo which will result in better pedest…

  Read more about "Wollondilly Council welcomes funding from the Federal Government to deliver even more for the community"...

• Deputy Mayor elected at first meeting of newly formed Wollondilly Council

  Cr Matthew Deeth was voted in as Wollondilly’s new Deputy Mayor at Tuesday night’s Council meeting and will support the Shire’s first popularly elected Mayor Matt Gould in leading the Council for the next term, until September 2024.
  
  Cr Deeth has been a Wollondilly Councillor since 2016 and served as Mayor from December 2018 to September 2020.
  
  Councillor Deeth said, “I am honoured to have been voted in as a Councillor for the Wollondilly Shire for another term and look forward to serving as Dep…

  Read more about "Deputy Mayor elected at first meeting of newly formed Wollondilly Council "...

• Thirlmere Festival of Steam makes a welcome return this March

  The village of Thirlmere will come alive with the welcome return of the much loved Thirlmere Festival of Steam this March.
  
  Building on 30 years of proud history, the new look festival will take place over two days and feature more steam locomotives than ever before.
  
  The festival is being delivered thanks to a new partnership between Wollondilly Shire Council and Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould said, “We’re proud to be able to host the sta…

  Read more about "Thirlmere Festival of Steam makes a welcome return this March"...

• Outdoor gym equipment a boost for the health of Wollondilly residents

  Funding from the Western Parkland City Liveability Program as part of the Western Sydney City Deal has made it possible for eight Wollondilly towns to have their own outdoor gym equipment, increasing the opportunities for residents to get active at their local park.
  
  Equipment was installed at Bargo Sportsground, Wilton Recreation Reserve, the Old Menangle School site, Emmett Park at Tahmoor, Douglas Park Sportsground, Telopea Park in Buxton, Dudley Chesham Sportsground at The Oaks and Willis Pa…

  Read more about "Outdoor gym equipment a boost for the health of Wollondilly residents"...

• Wollondilly welcomes bushfire funding for local projects to support recovery

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed funding from the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program for a range of local projects to support the ongoing recovery of the Shire’s fire impacted communities.
  
  The program will give backing to projects that have been specifically identified by the affected communities to assist with recovery, improve infrastructure and boost small business.
  
  Mayor Gould said, “It will take a long time for all the residents and businesses i…

  Read more about "Wollondilly welcomes bushfire funding for local projects to support recovery"...

• Mayor welcomes WestInvest funding for projects in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that Wollondilly will receive funding under the new WestInvest program.
  
  The $5 billion program will fund transformational infrastructure projects that aim to enhance communities and help create jobs, with the funding being distributed through three main channels.
  
  Wollondilly is one of 15 councils in Sydney’s west and south-west who will share in $400 million, and will directly receive between $20-$35m for projects in…

  Read more about " Mayor welcomes WestInvest funding for projects in Wollondilly"...

• Council calls on Wollondilly Youth to get involved in Youth Week 2022

  Youth Week will be celebrated in Wollondilly from 4-14 April this year, with planning under way for a range of awesome activities to take place across the Shire.
  
  Youth Week began as a NSW Government initiative in 1989, and has since grown to be a celebration of young people in every state and territory across Australia. It is organised by young people, for young people.
  
  Events in the Wollondilly Shire will include Battle of the Bands, an Extreme Sports Expo, a Manga and Mocktails afternoon in…

  Read more about "Council calls on Wollondilly Youth to get involved in Youth Week 2022 "...

• Medicine and Sharps Disposal

  Residents have access to a number of pharmacies around the Wollondilly that accept the safe and free disposal of sharps and unwanted medicines.
  
   
  
  Unwanted and Expired Medicine Disposal
  A free collection service operates at all pharmacies for unwanted and expired medications to ensure the safe and the environmentally responsible disposal of these chemicals. 
  
  Use the find your nearest pharmacy tool or view the table below. 
  
   
  
  Sharps Disposal 
  Council provides a free sharps disposal service at…

  Read more about "Medicine and Sharps Disposal"...

• Weeks of storms and flooding leads to postponement of Thirlmere Festival of Steam

  Following the weather event that culminated in Wollondilly being declared a disaster region, Wollondilly Council and Transport Heritage NSW have jointly agreed to postpone the event to later in the year.
  
  An inspection of the festival site yesterday afternoon revealed the ground's saturation level would not support the necessary infrastructure for the event, due to weeks of storms and flooding. Given many access routes to Thirlmere have sustained significant damage, this difficult decision…

  Read more about "Weeks of storms and flooding leads to postponement of Thirlmere Festival of Steam"...

• Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures to visit Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Shire Council, Southern Tablelands Arts and South East Arts will host a magical evening of vintage films from the National Film and Sound Archive's Corrick Collection, presented with live music and foley score.
  
  The event will be held in the newly renovated Wollondilly Shire Hall in Picton on Wednesday 20 April from 7pm. This is a once in a lifetime experience as Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures tours across the region.
  
  Paying homage to the musical talents of The Marvellous Corrick…

  Read more about "Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures to visit Wollondilly"...