Gunnedah Shire Council will host a range of free activities to celebrate Local Government Week from Monday.
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The events and activities aim to showcase the services that councils provide to local communities.
This year’s theme is ‘Discovery, Diversity, Democracy’ – promoting how the council works with the community to create a strong, cohesive and vibrant shire.
“Gunnedah Shire Council is striving towards being an innovative and proactive organisation,” general manager Eric Groth said.
“The recent community consultation and subsequent adoption of the Community Strategic Plan has highlighted areas of priority.
“We’re excited about and committed to delivering services that meet the needs of the community. Local Government Week is a time that we can show the community some of the services that are available to them – so be sure to come along and see what’s on offer.”
In conjunction with National Tree Day, keep an eye out for the council’s Tree Pop-Up event in the Smithurst Theatre forecourt from 12pm-1pm on Monday.
Community members are invited to attend a morning tea with GoCo staff on Tuesday at 10am. It will provide an opportunity for residents to find out about the services GoCo provides, how to access them and the vital role that volunteers play in GoCo.
Young residents are invited to a meet and greet with Gunnedah Youth Council on Wednesday at 4.30pm. It’s a great place to have a chat about options for young people in the shire, how to join the youth council and some of the amazing activities on offer for members. There will be pizza and plenty of other like-minded young people to chat to.
Other activities in Local Government Week include a tour of Gunnedah Shire Library and morning tea on Thursday from 10am-11am, and a tour of Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery and morning tea on Friday from 10am-12pm. The council’s arts and cultural officer, Lauren Mackley, will host an art class as part of the gallery tour.
Celebrations will conclude with a free movie screening of three-part series War on Waste from 2.30pm on Sunday, August 6 at The Civic Theatre to highlight the council’s focus on correct waste management.
War on Waste presenter Craig Reucassel is on a mission to see if the nation as a whole can do better when it comes to waste management. There will also be an intermission with nibbles provided.
A full program of events and activities can be found on the council’s website at www.infogunnedah.com.au and on the council’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gunnedahshire
