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A new Deputy Mayor and new home for the Crescent Head shed

Published on 19 September 2023

Kempsey Shire Councillors voted Councillor Riddington as Deputy Mayor, decided to relocate the amenities shed and exhibit the revised Crescent Head Holiday Park Concept Plan, as well as other items during Council's ordinary August meeting.

Tagged as: , Holiday Parks, Mayor and Councillors, Waste, Water and Sewer

Waste Management Centre Reopens

Published on 19 August 2023

The Waste Management Centre has now reopened after closing due to fires being close to the facility.

Tagged as: , Waste

Waste Management Centre closed

Published on 18 August 2023

Due to fires in the vicinity, the Waste Management Centre on Crescent Head Road has been closed until further notice.

Tagged as: , Waste

UPDATE: missed green bin collection

Published on 27 June 2023

Some Kempsey Shire residents have been experiencing delays in the green bin collection. Cleanaway have had delays due to fleet and mechanical issues.

Tagged as: , A message from your Council, Amenities, Waste

Eight waste wise tips for winter

Published on 26 May 2023

This winter we’re encouraging everyone to be more waste wise and reduce, reuse, repair and recycle whenever possible with 8 simple and easy to do ideas.

Tagged as: , Environment, Waste, Sustainability

Toose Road landslip update and $28k in community grants

Published on 11 May 2023

At the May Council Meeting, Councillors will receive a report on the Toose Road Landslip and works carried out by Council staff, and will also discuss the awarding of $28,104.84 in grants to 18 community groups.

Tagged as: , Adventure Park, Business, Environment, Mayor and Councillors, Planning, Rates and Finance, Waste, Sustainability

Have your say on Kempsey Shire Council’s plans for 2023-24

Published on 28 April 2023

Residents are invited to have their say on the $167 million dollars allocated to drive community and economic growth in the Kempsey Shire during the 2023-24 financial year.

Tagged as: , Adventure Park, Agriculture, Airport, Amenities, Bridges, Business, Carparks, Environment, Have your say, Holiday Parks, Library, Mayor and Councillors, Parks, Pets and Animals, Planning, Rangers, Rates and Finance, Recovery, Roads, Saleyards, Slim Dusty Centre, Sports and Recreation, Tourism, Waste, Water and Sewer, Weeds, Sustainability

Changes to Council services due to Anzac Day public holiday

Published on 19 April 2023

On Tuesday 25 April 2023 Council services will be closing for the Anzac Day public holiday.

Tagged as: , Community Life, Library, Waste

Yearly budget to go on exhibition and a new waste strategy

Published on 18 April 2023

Placing Council’s plans for the year ahead on exhibition, approving a special rate variation investigation and locking in better waste management were among the items on the agenda for Council's meeting in April.

Tagged as: , Business, Environment, Have your say, Mayor and Councillors, Planning, Rates and Finance, Waste

Council's plans for the year ahead

Published on 12 April 2023

Considering Council’s annual budget, deciding whether to investigate a special rate variation and locking in modern waste management are some of the items Councillors will discuss at their April meeting.