Mayoral Column 4th June 2021

Published on 04 June 2021

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Sustainability Working Party

Council will look to the future sustainability of the region, following the approval of the composition and brief for the Sustainability Working Party on Tuesday night.

The aim of the working party is to discuss climate change and biodiversity loss locally to develop strategies and options to address these issues at a local level. The aim of the working party is not to debate the science of climate change or biodiversity loss but rather to develop achievable, affordable and practical options that can be implemented in our community to start to address these issues.

 This working party is an exciting initiative that will allow us to develop whole of community strategies that both individuals and the Council can contribute to, in order to make Goulburn Mulwaree an even better place to live.

It is important that the working party focuses on real, affordable initiatives, which our community will buy into and be proud of. Expressions of Interest for the five community representatives will be advertised for two weeks, with direct applications to also be sought from the Chamber of Commerce and the four local high schools for a representative.

The working party will consist of 11 participants to include:

  • Councillor Sam Rowland
  • One senior student from each of the four local high schools
  • One direct appointment from the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce
  • Up to five community representatives selected by Council from the Expression of Interest process.

The working party will develop strategies and will aim to have their final report to Council in March 2022.

Expressions of interest will open from Thursday 3rd June, and close on Thursday 17th June at 5pm. Interested community members are asked to respond to the questions; ‘What is your interest in joining this Working Party?’  

Expressions of interest may be sent by email to council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au or by mail to Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Locked Bag 22, Goulburn, NSW, 2580.

Goulburn Motorcycle Swap Meet

A huge event this weekend held by the Classic Riders’ Club of Goulburn, with the Goulburn Motorcycle Swap Meet on again, this year at Wakefield Park.

The event is strictly motorcycle and motorcycle related items, and typically attracts people from all around the state. Gates will open at 6pm this Sunday 6th June, with the event to run until 4pm. QR sign in is mandatory, and COVID-19 protocols will be followed – food and refreshments are available for purchase throughout the day.

Community Recovery Contributions Program – Round 2

A financial contribution is available to provide funding opportunities throughout the year for community groups and organisations to purchase assets to assist the operation of their organisation and to assist funding community events and activities that support and enhance the lives of the people in the Goulburn Mulwaree Region. Council is passionate about supporting community-led programs that build social equity and address community needs.

Council is accepting applications for amounts up to $2500 and we encourage all community groups to apply.

To be eligible you must:

  • Be an incorporated group, non-profit organisation or sponsored (auspice arrangement by a group)
  • Ensure activities or events comply with Public Health Orders in relation to the COVID restrictions in place at that time.
  • It is strongly encouraged for community groups to work collaboratively across their community when planning recovery activities. Providing letters of support, petitions or other evidence of community support for you activity may assist your application.
  • All applications must be submitted using the online application form and be completed in full.
  • All applications are reviewed by Council representatives.

Further information on the program is available on Council’s website, or by contacting Shae in the Executive Office on 4823 4548

Heritage and CBD Grants

Applications for the Heritage & CBD Grants are now open, with the information and application forms available online or from the Civic Centre.

This is a great program, in which funding is made available for the preservation and restoration of important heritage buildings within our CBD and City. I’d encourage building owners to take a look at the program, and to apply.

Two streams of grants are available for 2021/2022;

1. Local Places Grants, Two grants of $5000 each and six grants of $2500 are available for heritage properties in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. Priority will be given to applications from owners of heritage items that are individually listed in the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 2009 or items located within heritage conservation areas. Owners of heritage items in the rural area are encouraged to apply. Funding is supplied by Council and Heritage NSW. Closing Date: Monday 19 July 2021, 4pm

2. Grants focusing on Auburn Street CBD properties. $30,000 is available, amounts will be allocated based on the significance of the item & the work proposed. Funding is supplied by Council. Closing Date: Monday 26 July 2021; 4pm

 

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