Council News #397 - 28 May 2022

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Council News

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First Printed Saturday 28 May 2022 | Issue #397

ICE RINK RETURNS! Council is excited to announce the dates for the city’s revamped winter festival: Festival of W. Festival of W 2022 will run from 2–17 July, coinciding with the winter school holidays, and will take place in the city centre. Continued inside

SAVE THE DATE: The hugely popular ice rink will be returning for the Festival of W; Wagga Wagga’s new, two-week winter festival, running from 2–17 July in the city centre. Find out more at visitwagga.com

We’re listening: Council kicks off 2022 Youth Forum Council representatives met with local high school students last week as part of the 2022 Youth Forum program, designed to give Council an opportunity to hear the thoughts and suggestions of our community’s young people.

More than 160 students took part in seven separate workshops which gave students a chance to speak directly with Councillors and staff.

Youth Development Officer Alex Osgood said the students, aged between 13 and 17 years, shared suggestions for Council to consider, including making improvements to existing facilities, developing new activity precincts, and broadening commercial opportunities for the region. “Students also suggested Council organise more activities for young people, like outdoor cinemas, colour runs, queer events and life skills programs,” Ms Osgood said. The students also used the forums to voice their key concerns. “More public transport, safe spaces and places for young people to gather casually, night-time activities for under 18s, youth mental health support services, and difficulty finding jobs were some of the biggest issues raised,” Ms

Osgood said. “We’ll incorporate students’ feedback into Council’s plans and strategies, ensuring young people’s information and perspectives are taken into account when planning and delivering infrastructure, programs, and services to our community.” Feedback from the forums showed 91 per cent of participants left the sessions with a better understanding of Council’s role in the community. “Students told us they really enjoyed being able to share their ideas and feel heard as a part of our community,” Ms Osgood said. “Having Councillors attend the forums was a highlight for many students, who enjoyed hearing their perspectives and NEW IDEAS: Students from Mater Dei Catholic College explanation of what their role entails. were among the 160 students who took part in Council’s Continued inside Youth Forums.

Branches and prunings in the green lid bin should have a diameter no greater than 10cm. Tree stumps and large branches should be mulched on site or taken to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre.

To learn more visit: wagga.nsw.gov.au/householdwaste


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