Welcome to Community Connect 'Extra'

I’d like to welcome readers to Community Connect ‘Extra’ which supplements the quarterly Community Connect magazine.

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.

Cr David Wright