It’s been a very busy time for us all as councillors at the moment – there’s been a lot happening in the community, and plenty on our agendas.
For those who missed last week’s busy Council meeting, I suggest you watch the recording or check out my summary on Facebook – some very interesting and important decisions were made that we should all be aware of.
One of those decisions relates to the Hilltops Place and Street Name Register.
Hilltops Council is continually updating its register of names to be used for streets and other local uses, and we’re currently seeking feedback from the community.
What are the kinds of things you want to see commemorated in our street names?
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Are there people of local significance, sites or areas of commemoration, plants and animals, or Indigenous words for our local area?
We welcome as many submissions as possible, so please go to the ‘Have Your Say’ page on the Hilltops Council website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ to make a submission.
Another event coming up soon is the sod-turning ceremony at Carinya Court in Boorowa.
Providing affordable housing for those in need, Carinya Court is an institution in Boorowa.
Its committee has worked exceedingly hard to raise funds to build additional housing, and they deserve our congratulations.
Please join us on Friday 15 August from 11am for a celebration of some wonderful community work (plus a BBQ!).
Lastly, the application period for the Bango Wind Farm community grants will have just closed by the time this is published.
I am one of the committee members who will be reviewing these applications over the next few weeks, and hopefully we’re able to put that funding to good use.
There’s also been a lot of discussion lately about a wind farm just outside Hilltops, and while this has been contentious, I can say from my experience on Council that the funding provided to the community each year has real, tangible benefits, and helps support projects around our region that Council would not otherwise be able to fund.
For those unsuccessful, there will be another round of funding from the Rye Park Wind Farm later in the year – community applications are appreciated, and we encourage everyone to put one in if they have a project in need of support.
Lastly, a note of caution to everyone on our roads.
The weather isn’t on the nice end of the spectrum right now, and with the increased bad weather comes worsened conditions on our roads.
Kangaroos are out in force also, so it pays to keep extra attention while driving.
After a near miss with a roo myself the other week, it’s important we all pay attention and drive safely on our roads.
Dangerous driving doesn’t just impact you, but everyone around you.
So please, stay safe on the roads, and don’t put yourself in hospital or in front of a judge.
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