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bowlsNSW Women's Bowling Association State Carnival comes to town

1200 female bowlers and officials will descend on Port Macquarie for five days for the NSWWomen's Bowling Association Inc.'s 83rd State Carnival.

Farmers MarketInformation sessions to launch community garden project

Following the donation of land from Port Macquarie- Hastings Council and grant funding from the NSW Government Community Builders program, upcoming community information sessions will see the Port Macquarie Community Garden project move further forward.

CarpoolCommunity carpool launched

Do you want to save money on fuel, get priority parking, reduce wear and tear to your vehicle, cut your carbon footprint, meet new friends and help cut road congestion? Then become a member of Carpool Mid North Coast.

Port MacquarieIntegrated Plans adopted for 2012/2013

While the outcome of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's application for a special rate variation won't be known until early June, Council has followed legislative requirements and adopted the suite of Integrated Planning documents.

Traffic LightDecision on John Oxley Drive Structure Plan deferred

A decision to adopt the John Oxley Drive Precinct Draft Structure Plan was deferred at last night's Council meeting.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council LogoGovernmance policies on exhibition - have your say

The public exhibition of nine governance Polices for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council represents another step forward in preparing the organisation for the return of elected Councillors.

RoadworksRisk management guides road work priorities

Priority for the inspection and maintenance of roads and transport assets within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area will be determined on the basis of risk management, following the adoption of a report on the issue at last night's Council meeting.

kew_signSale of former Kew VIC withdrawn

Council Administer, Neil Porter has formally withdrawn the sale of the Former Kew Visitor Information Centre (VIC).

port macquarieTown Centre Masterplan working party

A working party to develop proposals to invigorate the community space within the Hay Street Forecourt has been established.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council LogoNo community poll on fluoridation at Local Government election

Council has resolved to delay further discussion on a community poll on fluoridation of the Port Macquarie-Hastings water supply until after the Local Government Elections, with the decision to be determined by the newly elected Council.

Aboriginal FlagLet's talk recognition: National Reconciliation Week 2012

Port Macquarie- Hastings residents are invited to participate in a film night and Q&A session being held at the Glasshouse during National Reconciliation Week. This year, the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2012 is Let's Talk Recognition.

Senior driverFree Seniors drivers information workshops

Port Macquarie Hastings Council, in conjunction with Roads and Maritime Services and the NRMA will be conducting Senior Drivers Information Workshops in Wauchope, Laurieton and Port Macquarie.

Ralph MuellerSpecial Olympics chairman named volunteer of the year

A tireless worker for the Mid North Coast Special Olympics, Ralph Mueller has been named as the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council 2012 Volunteer of The Year.

Regional and Community AwardCouncil puts the call out to nominate!

The NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards are now calling for nominations. Winners will be announced in Orange at the Gala Dinner Presentation on Saturday 27th October 2012.

Community GrantsOngoing committment to Council's financial review

A focus on immediate savings and long term efficiencies are the drivers behind a Financial Sustainability Review being undertaken by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

Bain Park WauchopeLocation confirmed for All Abilities playground

Following a further round of community consultation, it was resolved at tonight's Extraordinary Council meeting to adopt All Abilities Playground Concept Plan A, which will see the new playground built at the High Street end of Bain Park.

Coastal WalkFunding for novel weed control along coastline

Nobbys Beach Landcare and Port Macquarie Hastings Council are benefiting from $100,000 in funding supplied by the NSW Governments Environmental Trust for weed control at John Downe Park, Kenny Walk, Nobbys Beach and Flynns Beach.

Port MacquarieLights camera action - Greater Port Macquarie reveals 'Little Treasures'

A new television commercial promoting Greater Port Macquarie's 'Little Treasures' is being filmed throughout the region this week.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Logo2012 Community Grants Program - applications accepted from July

Local community groups and organisations can soon gain a share of more than $160,000 with online submissions for the 2012 Community Grants Program being accepted from early July.

Ironman Road ClosuresIronman provides $8 million boost to Hastings economy

The Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia remains Port Macquarie's premier sporting event with this year's race delivering an estimated $8 million injection to the region's local economy.

GlasshouseDavid Williamson's Let The Sunshine comes to town

One of television's most recognisable faces and leading man in the popular series Stingers, Peter Phelps will be entertaining audiences at the Glasshouse this May in David Williamson's superb play Let the Sunshine.

kew_signKew main street community update

Residents living in Kew and surrounds will have the opportunity to meet with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Administrator Neil Porter and senior staff at an information session this month.

Council Hightlights

 

Neil Porter

Message from the Administrator

Read the Weekly Update from Council's Administrator, Neil Porter.

Live Work Work: Jobs @ PMHC

JOBS @ COUNCIL

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Logo

ON EXHIBITION

Tourism, Conference

Key Councillor Specifications Survey

Complete the survey, coordinated by the independent Governance Review Panel, on what attributes you believe are important for future Councillors.

Meetings now webcast

Council Meetings - Webcasting

Stay in touch with Council meetings using our webcasting service. Laurieton and Wauchope meetings are not available via the webcasting service.

John Oxley Drive Precinct Map

John Oxley Drive Precinct Structure Plan

View here the draft structure plan, reports and submissions for the precinct bounded by John Oxley Drive, Philip Charley Drive, Oxley Highway and Wrights Road, Port Macquarie.

Map of Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings Street Directory

Local street maps are available online.

 

Sub Committees of Council

Development Assement Panel

Joint Regional Planning Panel

 

 
 

Residents take care - A note from NSW Government Fair Trading

Stop travelling conmen is a campaign to protect the Australian community from misleading and deceptive conduct by people pretending to be legitimate tradespeople. It is a joint initiative by all Australian state and territory consumer protection agencies.

Fair trading agencies have established a 24 Hour hotline to enable consumers to report intelligence or dealings with conmen and conwomen. The hotline number is 1300 133 408.

Visit the Fair Trading Website for more information.