A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council Expression of Interest (EOI) for new / additional road names Have you wondered how street names are chosen for new developments? Generally, when a road name is required, the developer picks from a list of pre-approved names which is an appendix to Councils; Road, Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy. Names have traditionally celebrated local flora, acknowledge veterans. Indigenous leaders, individuals/organisations who have contributed to the development of the Shire (including former Councillors), individuals with outstanding achievements (including sport, educators, and industry leaders), acknowledge the multi-cultural nature of our society or be associated with the heritage of the area. We are looking to expand and diversify the names on our pre-approved list, and we need your input. We are asking the community to nominate names and provide supporting information for consideration. This process is serious unlike in 2018 when Transport for NSW undertook community engagement seeking name nominations for 6 new ferries, with "Ferry McFerryface' infamously being the preferred #1 choice (subsequently later renamed). This topic is meaningful and a sensitive issue for our shire (as it usually involves and includes nomination and consideration of person who has passed). Council has a strict: 'Road, Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy' which must be adhered to, including the following criteria: Be relevant to the geographical area of the proposal An individuals' service or contribution must be above and beyond their paid work Not be for a person who has been deceased for less than twelve months Not be a current commercial or business name Not be the name of a person holding public office Blayney Youth Week Funding Community organisations are invited to make application for funding to hold activities for Youth Week under the 2024 Youth Week Small Grants Program. Youth Week 2024 will be celebrated from 11 to 21 April 2024 and focuses on the issues and concerns of local young people and targets those aged from 12 to 24 years. The theme for Youth Week 2024 is "Express. Empower. Get Loud" Grants available are in the amount of $700 to $1,200 and funding allocated will be dependent on the number of applications received. Consideration for larger grants will be given for worthy activities. Applications close Monday 4 March 2024 and application forms are available on Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council on 6368 2104. Community Financial Assistance Program Round 2-2023/24 Applications for the second round under the 2023/24 Community Financial Assistance Program are open. Local community organisations/individuals are invited to submit an application by 15 March 2024. Applications lodged before 8 March 2024 will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted in the event of any errors or omissions in applications. There are four categories of financial assistance: . Recurrent financial assistance Non-recurrent financial assistance (Up to $5,000 and more in exceptional cases) Sporting related financial assistance Flagship annual community project (Up to $25,000 for a major project) Applicants are required to obtain a copy of the guidelines and complete the application form. Council will not consider requests for financial support (cash or in-kind) outside of this program. Council News Guidelines and application forms are available from Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or from Council's office. Contact Us Unlikely to be considered controversial by the broader community Be unique and clear. Council Office 91 Adelaide St, Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62, Blayney NSW 2790 9.30am-4.00pm Monday to Friday Not repeat the same or similar name for a bridge and road on a single road or within the local area (e.g., Smiths Bridge near Smith Street) Not be for a name already recognised within Blayney Shire (excluding small plaques or a listing on a memorial), including as a place, or facility name. If you have a suggestion, you can visit our website and submit it for consideration. All submissions will require background evidence to substantiate the claim (it is not Councils role to complete historical research for name suggestions). If sufficient detail and evidence is not provided the name will not be assessed or considered. Please note, this is an EOI for names to be added to Council's pre- approved list for future developments and not for immediate or guaranteed use. EOI for names to be considered on the pre- approved list will close on Tuesday 30 April 2024. Visit Councils website to complete the submission and view the Road, Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy. Tourism Development Program Council has a Tourism Development Program which provides support to both not-for- profit entities and local businesses to host events, produce marketing projects and create tourist attractions aimed to promote and grow the visitor economy in the Blayney Shire EOIs now open for Council pre-approved roodnomeli $10,000 of funding has been allocated to the program for the 2023/24 financial year with applications now open until all funds are expended. Guidelines and application forms are available from Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or from Council's office Documents on Public Exhibition Following the February Ordinary Meeting Council is seeking comment on the following documents now on public exhibition: Disposal of Assets Policy Borrowing Policy These documents are available for viewing and downloading on Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/your-council/on-exhibtion Written submissions must be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 28 March 2024. Positions Vacant Council currently has the following positions available: Works Operators/Casual Works Operators Ph 02 6368 2104 council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au Please refer to Council's website for an Information Package and details on how to apply for these positions. There is no set closing date for these positions and applications will be considered as they are received. Like us on Facebook Search Blayney Shire Council Scan here for the online version A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council Expression of Interest ( EOI ) for new / additional road names Have you wondered how street names are chosen for new developments ? Generally , when a road name is required , the developer picks from a list of pre - approved names which is an appendix to Councils ; Road , Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy . Names have traditionally celebrated local flora , acknowledge veterans . Indigenous leaders , individuals / organisations who have contributed to the development of the Shire ( including former Councillors ) , individuals with outstanding achievements ( including sport , educators , and industry leaders ) , acknowledge the multi - cultural nature of our society or be associated with the heritage of the area . We are looking to expand and diversify the names on our pre - approved list , and we need your input . We are asking the community to nominate names and provide supporting information for consideration . This process is serious unlike in 2018 when Transport for NSW undertook community engagement seeking name nominations for 6 new ferries , with " Ferry McFerryface ' infamously being the preferred # 1 choice ( subsequently later renamed ) . This topic is meaningful and a sensitive issue for our shire ( as it usually involves and includes nomination and consideration of person who has passed ) . Council has a strict : ' Road , Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy ' which must be adhered to , including the following criteria : Be relevant to the geographical area of the proposal An individuals ' service or contribution must be above and beyond their paid work Not be for a person who has been deceased for less than twelve months Not be a current commercial or business name Not be the name of a person holding public office Blayney Youth Week Funding Community organisations are invited to make application for funding to hold activities for Youth Week under the 2024 Youth Week Small Grants Program . Youth Week 2024 will be celebrated from 11 to 21 April 2024 and focuses on the issues and concerns of local young people and targets those aged from 12 to 24 years . The theme for Youth Week 2024 is " Express . Empower . Get Loud " Grants available are in the amount of $ 700 to $ 1,200 and funding allocated will be dependent on the number of applications received . Consideration for larger grants will be given for worthy activities . Applications close Monday 4 March 2024 and application forms are available on Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council on 6368 2104 . Community Financial Assistance Program Round 2-2023 / 24 Applications for the second round under the 2023/24 Community Financial Assistance Program are open . Local community organisations / individuals are invited to submit an application by 15 March 2024. Applications lodged before 8 March 2024 will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted in the event of any errors or omissions in applications . There are four categories of financial assistance : . Recurrent financial assistance Non - recurrent financial assistance ( Up to $ 5,000 and more in exceptional cases ) Sporting related financial assistance Flagship annual community project ( Up to $ 25,000 for a major project ) Applicants are required to obtain a copy of the guidelines and complete the application form . Council will not consider requests for financial support ( cash or in - kind ) outside of this program . Council News Guidelines and application forms are available from Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or from Council's office . Contact Us Unlikely to be considered controversial by the broader community Be unique and clear . Council Office 91 Adelaide St , Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62 , Blayney NSW 2790 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday Not repeat the same or similar name for a bridge and road on a single road or within the local area ( e.g. , Smiths Bridge near Smith Street ) Not be for a name already recognised within Blayney Shire ( excluding small plaques or a listing on a memorial ) , including as a place , or facility name . If you have a suggestion , you can visit our website and submit it for consideration . All submissions will require background evidence to substantiate the claim ( it is not Councils role to complete historical research for name suggestions ) . If sufficient detail and evidence is not provided the name will not be assessed or considered . Please note , this is an EOI for names to be added to Council's pre approved list for future developments and not for immediate or guaranteed use . EOI for names to be considered on the pre approved list will close on Tuesday 30 April 2024 . Visit Councils website to complete the submission and view the Road , Pathway and Bridge Naming Policy . Tourism Development Program Council has a Tourism Development Program which provides support to both not - for profit entities and local businesses to host events , produce marketing projects and create tourist attractions aimed to promote and grow the visitor economy in the Blayney Shire EOIs now open for Council pre - approved roodnomeli $ 10,000 of funding has been allocated to the program for the 2023/24 financial year with applications now open until all funds are expended . Guidelines and application forms are available from Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au or from Council's office Documents on Public Exhibition Following the February Ordinary Meeting Council is seeking comment on the following documents now on public exhibition : Disposal of Assets Policy Borrowing Policy These documents are available for viewing and downloading on Council's website www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/your-council/on-exhibtion Written submissions must be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 28 March 2024 . Positions Vacant Council currently has the following positions available : Works Operators / Casual Works Operators Ph 02 6368 2104 council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au Please refer to Council's website for an Information Package and details on how to apply for these positions . There is no set closing date for these positions and applications will be considered as they are received . 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