our community our future Although the Local Government Elections will be held Saturday 4 September, it is business as usual as Councillors and staff continue to plan our shire's future. Our Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/2022 - 2024/2025 will be on exhibition in late April and we will be seeking your feedback. The plans provide key actions and services for the 2021/22 financial year, a summary of our major capital works and our longer-term financial information. 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-today lives.
we strive to maintain our essential infrastructure and provide new infrastructure, as and when required. With the easing of COVID restrictions Community Information Sessions will return and will be hosted from 6pm on the following dates: 5 May 2021 – Wardell War Memorial Hall 6 May 2021 – Lennox Head Cultural Centre The information session from the Ballina Council Chambers on 4 May will be livestreamed via council's website ballina.nsw.gov.au Note: Session details are subject to change. Please visit Council's website to confirm times, dates, and attendance requirements, during the exhibition period.
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The plans will be on exhibition from 29 April until 28 May 2021. Please take the time to look at the plans and provide feedback. For more information visit Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au/planning-anddelivery
STREAMING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Have you ever wondered what goes on in a council meeting but are unable to attend due to other commitments? You can watch our meetings from the comfort of your home, or work, via our online livestream. No need to worry if you miss the livestream as the recording is uploaded to Council’s website. To join a livestreamed meeting or view a previous meeting visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/AgendasAndMinutes
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