Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2016
Issue 86
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Be a pawfect pooch owner
Make no bones about it, dogs love nothing more than having the freedom to run while out with their owners in the big wide world. Walking a pooch has great exercise and wellbeing benefits, for owners and their best friend, however, letting dogs roam in public places can pose problems. Unrestrained dogs have the potential to harass or annoy members of the public, or be involved in an attack with another dog, and can create a mess if left to urinate or defecate on public property. Story continued inside
WALKIES: If you’re a dog owner make sure you restrain your dog when enjoying the Wagga Beach precinct, just like Odin with his owner Council's Rob Sharpe.
Give your group a boost $175,000 in Council funding available for community projects Local community organisations, groups and individuals can soon apply for a share of $175,000 as part of the City of Wagga Wagga’s Annual Grants Program 2016/17.
Seventy-one worthy recipients received a boost through last year’s program, making important projects like self-defence classes for high
school students and a skate area at North Wagga possible. Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall said funding applications can be made from Monday 21 March across six categories for community-focused groups and individuals in the Local Government Area. “These grants are part of the City of Wagga Wagga’s commitment to developing our vibrant and diverse community,” he said. “Through the grants program, Council supports a wide range of
services and activities that build community capacity, foster social networks and information exchange, facilitate cooperation and build on existing community strengths.” The 2015/16 program generated a wealth of interest from the community, with a 52 per cent increase in applications compared to the 2014/15 program. Council will again be holding information sessions to help groups and individuals develop and submit their applications. Story continued inside
Annual Grants Program 2016/17 categories • Community Health & Wellbeing - Community Programs & Projects ($500 to $3000) • Community Health & Wellbeing - Recreational Facilities ($500 to $7500) • Connected Rural & Urban Communities - Neighbourhood & Rural Villages ($500 to $3000) • Connected Rural & Urban
Communities - Rural Halls ($5000 to $10,000) • Arts and Culture ($1000 to $4000) • Local Heritage ($500 to $16,800) • Events ($500 to $3000) • Natural Environment ($250 to $2500) Funding range is amount available per project
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