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First meeting for new Council elects Deputy Mayor

Published on 15 October 2024

In this first meeting for the new Council, Councillors elected Councillor Julie Coburn as Deputy Mayor, as well as approving the Development Application for the new Amenities and Accommodation block for the Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park, receiving an update on the Multi-purpose Pavilion on Verge Street, and finalising the formation of a Revenue Review Taskforce.

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First Council meeting for new Council has packed agenda

Published on 15 October 2024

The upcoming October Council meeting has a packed agenda, including the election of Deputy Mayor, the determination of a Development Application for the new Amenities and Accommodation block for the Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park, an update on the Multi-purpose Pavilion on Verge Street, and the formation of a Revenue Review Taskforce.

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Fresh faces and more women - Kempsey's new Council confirmed

Published on 01 October 2024

The NSW Electoral Commission has announced the preliminary result of the 2024 Kempsey Local Government Council election.

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Preliminary result for election of Mayor 2024

Published on 30 September 2024

The NSW Electoral Commission has announced a preliminary result of the 2024 Kempsey Local Government Mayoral election.

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Kempsey farewells three Councillors

Published on 20 August 2024

The final Council meeting before the September election included planning proposals at Yarrahappini and West Kempsey and naming the Kemp Street Sports Complex the Terry Giddy Sports Fields.

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The order of Kempsey candidates on the voting ballot decided

Published on 15 August 2024

The ballot draw to determine the order of candidates on the ballot slip for Kempsey Shire Council was conducted today at the Kempsey Showgrounds.

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August meeting to address key subdivisions, renaming sports complex

Published on 14 August 2024

The upcoming August Council meeting has a packed agenda, addressing some key residential planning proposals at Yarrahappini and West Kempsey, as well as the renaming of the Kemp Street Sports Complex to the Terry Giddy OAM Sports Fields.

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Calling for action on crime in South West Rocks and Crescent Head

Published on 09 August 2024

Resident concerns about an increase in crime, particularly burglaries, car thefts and home invasions, in South West Rocks and Crescent Head, are top of mind for Councillors as they advocate for action and answers from the State Government.

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SWR subdivisions, flood plans, EV fees and more at Council.

Published on 16 July 2024

A new revenue taskforce, a plan for crown land reserves and the cancellation of the September meeting were also discussed.

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Potential Councillors invited to candidate information sessions

Published on 11 July 2024

Kempsey Shire Council is hosting two 2-hour in-person or online information sessions at the Civic Centre to provide insights into the role and responsibilities of a Councillor. These sessions are scheduled for Monday, 22 July from 5-7pm, and Tuesday, 23 July from 10am-12pm.

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