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Where can I find accurate information about the potential rate rise?

Published on 12 October 2023

To help answer some of the questions that have been raised and provide alternative ways of getting the information, Council has updated the resources on the Our Financial Future page. Find out more.

Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Rates and Finance

A message from the Mayor: Council budget suffers major blow

Published on 08 May 2023

Last week, the State Government abolished an ongoing subsidy to NSW councils for the Emergency Service Levy (ESL), leaving Kempsey Shire Council to find an extra $369,000.

Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors, Mayor's column, Rates and Finance, Recovery

A message from the Mayor: We all need to be prepared

Published on 01 May 2023

I was honoured to attend the Medal Presentation for the Rural Fire Service. As I listened to their individual achievements, I reflected on both the need for the Rural Fire Service and what we as a community can do to support their work.

Tagged as: , Events, Mayor's column, Recovery, Slim Dusty Centre

Eighteen timber bridges replaced with more to come

Published on 24 April 2023

A message from the Mayor: One of the most important services Council provides to the community is its roads and bridges.

Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors, Mayor's column

A message from the Mayor: Honouring servicemen and women on Anzac Day

Published on 17 April 2023

On Tuesday 25 April, Anzac Day will be solemnly commemorated across the Kempsey Shire. Many of us will attend events to honour the brave service of men and women across numerous conflicts.

Tagged as: , Events, Mayor's column

A message from the Mayor: Democracy and our new member for Oxley

Published on 03 April 2023

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to Michael Kemp for being elected as the new member representing Oxley, which includes Kempsey Shire, in the NSW State Parliament.

Tagged as: , Elections, Mayor's column

A message from the mayor: Farewell and thank you Melinda Pavey

Published on 27 March 2023

The Honourable Melinda Pavey is no longer our member for Oxley. She retired from the position on Election Day, Saturday 25 March. I consider it appropriate to now recognise and sincerely thank her for her work as our elected representative.

Tagged as: , Elections, Mayor's column

A message from the Mayor: Hand up for some dollars

Published on 21 March 2023

Council Grant Applications are now open. I encourage community groups across the Kempsey Shire to apply

Tagged as: , Mayor's column, Water and Sewer

A message from the Mayor: Amazing Music Muster

Published on 13 March 2023

The Macleay Music Muster was held at the Kempsey Showground on the 4 March. Three and half thousand people turned up to be ‘wowed”!

Tagged as: , Events, Mayor's column

A message from the Mayor: Make every vote count, be preferential

Published on 06 March 2023

As we approach the state election on Saturday 25 March, it is important that we all consider how we can make our votes count. Should you use preferences? I say yes!

Tagged as: , Mayor's column

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