A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council IPART seeking community feedback on council Special (rate) Variation Applications Last week, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced it was now proceeding to commence its process of seeking community feedback on the special (rate) variation applications received from Councils to increase income from rates above the rate peg in 2024/25. IPART have confirmed, this year, 9 Councils, including Blayney Shire Council, have applied for a special (rate) variation to commence from 1 July 2024, Blayney Shire Council has applied for an increase of 10% per annum for 3 years (being a cumulative increase of 33.1% over 3 years) to match the growing costs and continue providing services at current levels. IPART are currently assessing each Council application against the criteria established by the Office of Local Government (OLG) which requires councils to; demonstrate the need for the additional income https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/Industries/Local-Government/ Reviews/Special-Variations-Minimum-Rates/Special-Variations-and- Minimum-Rates-2024-25 It may be easier to find the IPART special (rate) variation page by simply googling "IPART NSW special variations". Having recently spoken to IPART about their community consultation process, the engagement IPART is now undertaking will directly feed into their final assessment report, in particular the community awareness and engagement sections. This is the first time IPART has conducted a survey as part of the special (rate) variation community engagement process. IPART is seeking to get a more in depth understanding from the wider community as part of their community engagement process. In this regard, it is important that you take this opportunity to provide any feedback to IPART during this consultation process. provide evidence that the community is aware of the need for IPART will accept feedback on special variation applications until 11:59pm on Monday 18 March 2024. IPART will release the final and extent of a rate rise establish that the impact on affected ratepayers is reasonable decision on special variation applications in May 2024. exhibit, approve and adopt relevant planning documents explain and quantify the council's productivity improvements and cost containment strategies. Council to undertake All special variation applications for 2024-25 are available for review on the IPART website, along with a short survey and information about how to lodge a submission. community consultation 203 Council application due date 5 February 2004 IPART undertakes community consultation February-March Decisions released May 2004 Blayney Advertised Development Notice Council News Issued under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 under section 3.34(2)(c) and clause 4 of Schedule 1 Planning Proposal: Development Site: Applicant: Reclassification of Clarke Street, Blayney from Community to Operational Land Clarke Street, Blayney Blayney Shire Council Local Plan-making Authority: Department of Planning and Environment Further to Council's advertisement in October 2023 regarding the Planning Proposal PP-2023-1901 for the reclassification of Clarke Street, Blayney from Community to Operational Land. The exhibition period ended on Thursday 16 November 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled in the Blayney Shire Community Centre for Thursday 4 April at 5.00pm. If you would like to make representations to the Chair of Public Hearing you can do so: Where: When: Time: Blayney Shire Community Centre 41 Church Street, Blayney Thursday 4 April 5.00pm This Mobile Service delivers access to essential NSW Government services, including: Driver licences, proof of identity documents and photo card applications Driver Knowledge Tests Working With Children Checks NDIS Worker Check Applying for birth, death and marriage certificates Access more than 70 NSW Government rebates and savings. For more information, please visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/msc 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 If you have any questions prior to this meeting, please contact Council on 6368 2104 Written submissions must be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 28 March 2024. or planning@blayney.nsw.gov.au Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit - Blayney and Milthorpe The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be visiting both Blayney and Milthorpe. The Mobile Centre will be in Milthorpe on Wednesday 13 March 2024 located at Redmond Oval from 9.00am to 3.00pm, The Mobile Centre will be in Blayney on Thursday 14 March 2024 located in the carpark at the rear of the Blayney Shire Community Centre from 8.30am to 1.00pm, Contact Us Council Office 91 Adelaide St, Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62, Blayney NSW 2799 9.30am-4.00pm Monday to Friday Ph 02 6368 2104 Positions Vacant Council currently has the following positions available: Works Operators/Casual Works Operators 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. council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au BYKO Like us on Facebook Scan here for Search Blayney Shire Council the online version A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council IPART seeking community feedback on council Special ( rate ) Variation Applications Last week , the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal ( IPART ) announced it was now proceeding to commence its process of seeking community feedback on the special ( rate ) variation applications received from Councils to increase income from rates above the rate peg in 2024/25 . IPART have confirmed , this year , 9 Councils , including Blayney Shire Council , have applied for a special ( rate ) variation to commence from 1 July 2024 , Blayney Shire Council has applied for an increase of 10 % per annum for 3 years ( being a cumulative increase of 33.1 % over 3 years ) to match the growing costs and continue providing services at current levels . IPART are currently assessing each Council application against the criteria established by the Office of Local Government ( OLG ) which requires councils to ; demonstrate the need for the additional income https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/Industries/Local-Government/ Reviews / Special - Variations - Minimum - Rates / Special - Variations - and- Minimum - Rates - 2024-25 It may be easier to find the IPART special ( rate ) variation page by simply googling " IPART NSW special variations " . Having recently spoken to IPART about their community consultation process , the engagement IPART is now undertaking will directly feed into their final assessment report , in particular the community awareness and engagement sections . This is the first time IPART has conducted a survey as part of the special ( rate ) variation community engagement process . IPART is seeking to get a more in depth understanding from the wider community as part of their community engagement process . In this regard , it is important that you take this opportunity to provide any feedback to IPART during this consultation process . provide evidence that the community is aware of the need for IPART will accept feedback on special variation applications until 11:59 pm on Monday 18 March 2024. IPART will release the final and extent of a rate rise establish that the impact on affected ratepayers is reasonable decision on special variation applications in May 2024 . exhibit , approve and adopt relevant planning documents explain and quantify the council's productivity improvements and cost containment strategies . Council to undertake All special variation applications for 2024-25 are available for review on the IPART website , along with a short survey and information about how to lodge a submission . community consultation 203 Council application due date 5 February 2004 IPART undertakes community consultation February - March Decisions released May 2004 Blayney Advertised Development Notice Council News Issued under Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 under section 3.34 ( 2 ) ( c ) and clause 4 of Schedule 1 Planning Proposal : Development Site : Applicant : Reclassification of Clarke Street , Blayney from Community to Operational Land Clarke Street , Blayney Blayney Shire Council Local Plan - making Authority : Department of Planning and Environment Further to Council's advertisement in October 2023 regarding the Planning Proposal PP - 2023-1901 for the reclassification of Clarke Street , Blayney from Community to Operational Land . The exhibition period ended on Thursday 16 November 2023. A public hearing has been scheduled in the Blayney Shire Community Centre for Thursday 4 April at 5.00pm . If you would like to make representations to the Chair of Public Hearing you can do so : Where : When : Time : Blayney Shire Community Centre 41 Church Street , Blayney Thursday 4 April 5.00pm This Mobile Service delivers access to essential NSW Government services , including : Driver licences , proof of identity documents and photo card applications Driver Knowledge Tests Working With Children Checks NDIS Worker Check Applying for birth , death and marriage certificates Access more than 70 NSW Government rebates and savings . For more information , please visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/msc 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 If you have any questions prior to this meeting , please contact Council on 6368 2104 Written submissions must be received prior to 5.00pm Thursday 28 March 2024 . or planning@blayney.nsw.gov.au Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit - Blayney and Milthorpe The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be visiting both Blayney and Milthorpe . The Mobile Centre will be in Milthorpe on Wednesday 13 March 2024 located at Redmond Oval from 9.00am to 3.00pm , The Mobile Centre will be in Blayney on Thursday 14 March 2024 located in the carpark at the rear of the Blayney Shire Community Centre from 8.30am to 1.00pm , Contact Us Council Office 91 Adelaide St , Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62 , Blayney NSW 2799 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday Ph 02 6368 2104 Positions Vacant Council currently has the following positions available : Works Operators / Casual Works Operators 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 . council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au BYKO Like us on Facebook Scan here for Search Blayney Shire Council the online version