Fairer democratic elections to return for City of Sydney
The NSW Government is returning democracy and fairness to the City of Sydney by removing rules that favour the votes of businesses over residents in local government elections.
The City of Sydney Amendment Bill 2023 introduced by the Government seeks to reinstate the voting rules for non-residential electors that apply in all other LGAs across NSW.
In 2014, the City of Sydney Act 1988 was amended to give eligible businesses two votes in council elections, compared to one each for residents.
Concessions now available to pensioners for council rates
Eligible pensioners across NSW can now apply for a rebate on their council rates to help with the rising cost of living.
An annual concession of up to $250 per property is available to pensioners for ordinary rates and domestic waste charges.
Construction underway in $1.775 million upgrade of RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital
Construction underway in $1.775 million upgrade of RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital.
23-10 End of Year Reporting Requirements for 2022-23 and Additional Information for 2023-24
End of year reporting information for the 2022-23 financial year, including annual report checklist, financial data return (FDR) and Financial Assistance (FA) Grant returns and 2023-24 permissible income working papers and calendar of compliance.
Ministers’ Awards celebrate Women in Local Government
Nominations are now open for a prestigious awards program that showcases inspirational women
and their achievements in our state’s councils.
23-08 Annual Reporting of Labour Statistics
Circular DetailsCircular No 23-08 / Date 10 July 2023 / A867125Previous Circular22-20 Annual Reporting of Labour StatisticsWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Human ResourcesContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformation / Council to ImplementPDF version23-08...
GC-152 2023-24 Financial Assistance Grants (FA Grants) – advance payment
Circular DetailsGC152 / 28 June 2023 / A864741Previous CircularGC151 / 12 April 2022 / A814632Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Finance ManagersContactHelen Pearce / 02 4428 4131 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformationPDF VersionGC-152 2023-24 Financial Assistance Grants (FA Grants) –...
23-07 Draft update of the Environment and Health Protection Guidelines: Onsite Sewage Management for Single Households (Silver Book)
Circular DetailsCircular No 23-07 / 27 June 2023 / A858665Who should read thisGeneral Managers / Environmental Health Officers / CouncilWater UtilitiesContactPolicy Team / (02) 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredRequest for feedbackPDF Version23-07 Draft update of the Environment and Health Protection...
23-06 Increases to companion animal registration and permit fees for 2023/24
Circular DetailsCircular No 23-06 / 23 June 2023 / A858925Previous Circular22-16Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council finance staff /Companion Animal Enforcement and Administration OfficersContactProgram Delivery Team – (02) 4428 4100 or 1300 134 460pets@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF...
23-05 Ward boundary and name changes
Council Circular 23-05 - Councils must review their ward boundaries and notify the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) of any changes to ward boundaries and/or names by 5 October 2023.