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Saturday 10 December 2022 | Issue #425
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Agile Library service supports Community Food Appeal SANTA’S HELPERS: Residents can drop off donations of non-perishable food for the Wagga Wagga City Library’s Community Food Appeal to Agile Library Officers Murray McBride (pictured) and Rachael Downes. Environment & Animals
SHARE YOUR IDEAS: Council set to hold community drop-in sessions to inform the development of the Wagga Wagga Community Net Zero Emissions Roadmap.
Have your say: Council's Community Net Zero Emissions Roadmap Council is consulting with the community to inform the development of the Wagga Wagga Community Net Zero Emissions Roadmap. The roadmap is a high-level document that will guide the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area toward net zero, encouraging climate-friendly actions and benchmarking community progress.
Earlier this year at its Ordinary Meeting on 11 April 2022, Council resolved to endorse an interim community net zero emissions target of a 50 per cent reduction in community emissions by 2030, compared to 2050, and develop a roadmap that outlines Council’s role in the community achieving both the 2030 and 2050 net zero emission targets. To assist in achieving this target, Council is consulting with the community, business groups and NSW Government agencies to discuss approaches. Net Zero Emissions Project Officer Benjamin Holt said all levels of government, businesses and the
community have a pivotal role to play in achieving this target. “Council held an initial forum with the NSW Government and business and community groups earlier this month,” Mr Holt said. “Our next step is to consult with the wider community, as collaborative approaches and idea sharing with a wide range of stakeholders are necessary to build a well-informed roadmap.” Council will start the series of community drop-in sessions with two introductory 30-minute sessions on Thursday 15 December at 11.30am and 5.30pm. These introductory sessions aim to give an overview of what the roadmap needs to achieve, the process Council will follow to create it, and how it will monitor progress against it. “Additional drop-in sessions will begin in the Wagga Wagga City Library meeting room every Wednesday in January from 4pm – 6pm," Mr Holt said. “Council is also encouraging residents to have their say by completing an online survey which will open on Connect Wagga on Tuesday 13 December.” The open community sessions are an opportunity for people to share their ideas with other community members and Council Staff in a safe space that fosters mutual understanding, respect and growth.
Wagga Wagga City Library’s Agile Library service is collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the library’s Community Food Appeal. The Community Food Appeal helps local families who are experiencing financial difficulties and struggling to cover holiday season and back-toschool expenses. The appeal is on now, and will run until 15 January 2023, with all donations delivered via a local charity to families in need. Library Services Manager Christine Bolton said the team was pleased to be giving the entire community the opportunity to donate to the food appeal. “Usually, people would need to bring their donations to the library in person, so we’re particularly excited that residents can drop off their nonperishable items to our Agile Library officers on their regular rounds, knowing those items will make their way into the hands of people in need,” Ms Bolton said. “It’s another benefit of our Agile Library service visiting so many suburban venues across the city and rural villages across the wider Local Government Area; we can help bring the community together to support each other.” The Agile Library service will accept non-perishable food items that are well within their use-by dates. Household staple items are always welcome, including donations of rice and flour, canned goods, baby formula, long-life milk, and lunchbox items. To see when the Agile Library service is next visiting your location, check the schedule at waggalibrary.com.au/ agilelibrary The Agile Library service will be running up until Friday 23 December, resuming on Tuesday 3 January. The Wagga Wagga City Library will be closed from 24 December 2022, reopening on Tuesday 3 January 2023. During the shutdown period, the eLibrary service will continue to provide 24/7 access to a vast array of digital books, magazines and audiobooks. “Access to our eLibrary is free; all you need is your Wagga Wagga City Library card,” Ms Bolton said. If you’re not a member yet, now is a great time to join to ensure you can access the library’s digital collection, which includes resources in 20 community languages, over the Christmas and New Year’s break. The Wagga Wagga City Library does not charge overdue fines and no items will be due for return while the library is closed over the holiday break. To join the library, access the eLibrary, or check the Agile Library service schedule, visit waggalibrary.com.au
Council Christmas trading hours Council administration will close for the Christmas holiday period. Check our website to see our opening hours over the festive season.
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