UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR
from the mayor I’d like to welcome readers to Community Connect ‘Extra’ which supplements the quarterly Community Connect magazine.
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Council felt that in these uncertain times it is important to keep Ballina Shire residents and visitors up to date with measures including ‘Extras’ and eNews updates which can be subscribed to on Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au/enews If you are keen to know even more – Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan for 2020/21 – 2023/24 are also available on the website at ballina.nsw.gov.au/planning-and-delivery August 6 and 9 mark the 75th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ballina Shire Council has joined a growing number of councils across Australia and the world to endorse the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Cities Appeal. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted at the UN in 2017 with the support of 122 countries with Australia still to join. Ballina Shire Council ratepayers were recently reissued their 2020/21 rates and charges notice as their first notice was sent in the incorrect envelope. The printer responsible for the error has covered these additional costs. We are fortunate to live in paradise with our beautiful beaches, the river, natural beauty and the productive hinterland. Council is continuing to work on providing extra facilities to ensure that everyone can experience our special place. Please continue to follow advice given by State and Federal Authorities regarding social distancing and proper hand washing and sanitising.
AUGUST 2020
TENDER – TRADE SERVICES
Ballina Shire Council is calling on qualified contractors to register on Council’s trade services panel of providers. We are looking for: • Electrical • Solar PV Systems • Plumbing and Drainage • On-Site Sewage Management Systems • Glazing • Painting • Building Maintenance and Construction works • Floor Coverings • Fencing • Tensile Shade Structures - Manufacture and Repairs • Demolition and Asbestos removal • Roller Doors
• Water Penetration Specialist Services • Locksmiths • Cabinet and Joinery Manufacture, and • Metal Fabrication Approved contractors will be added to Council’s pre-qualified panel of service providers for a three year period. To get yourself on this approved list of providers, you need to download Council’s tender documentation at tenders.ballina. nsw.gov.au/eTendering For further information contact Chris Allison, Council’s Coordinator Contracts on 1300 864 444. Tenders close: 2pm Tuesday 18 August 2020. Late tenders will not be accepted.
Our Community Our Future Our Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2020/2021 - 2023/2024 has been adopted.
our community our future COM MUN ITY STR ATE GIC PLA N 201 7–2 027 ADOP TED 28 APRIL 2016
This key document outlines Council’s major activities and capital projects for the next four years. As a Council, we are the closest level of government to the community. Many of the services we provide such as water, wastewater, waste, open spaces, footpaths and drainage are all critical components of our day-to-day lives. It is therefore essential we provide the services our community needs. To get a more of an insight into what is planned download the Delivery Program/Operational Plan at ballina.nsw.gov.ua/planning-and-delivery
Cr David Wright
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