Community members and organisations are encouraged to get involved with council, council staff and councillors during Local Government Week 2018 (30 July - 5 August).

The week will start off with a bus tour of Gunnedah Waste Facility, leaving the Visitor Information Centre at 9.45am until 11am on Monday.

In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Gunnedah, leaving the Visitor Information Centre at 1pm, returning at 2pm.

Bookings for both tours can be made via www.thecivic.com.au

Tuesday will see a young person with an interest in local government follow Gunnedah Shire Council mayor, Jamie Chaffey, around as he conducts his day-to-day business.

Applications to be mayor for a day are now open, with entrants required to submit a written entry answering two questions, what they hope to get out of being mayor for a day and why they should be chosen.

Mayor for a day applications will be received up until 5pm, July 26.

To apply visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/mayorforaday

On Tuesday evening from 5.30pm, staff from Gunnedah Shire Council’s planning and environmental services department are hosting an information session to help you to improve your backyard while still being compliant with legislations.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided. 

Get up close and personal with councillors and council representatives at a free breakfast from 8am in the Smithurst Theatre courtyard on Wednesday.

There will also be a free tree giveaway partnered with Planet Ark, free books and library bags from Gunnedah Shire Library.

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GoCo will be on hand assisting with registering for Working with Children and Criminal Record checks.

Make your own recycled fascinating fascinator from 4pm on Thursday in the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Studio.

The workshop is free, with limited places available, so be sure to book in at www.thecivic.com.au 

Take a guided tour of Gunnedah’s Annual NAIDOC Exhibition, because of her, we can.

From 10am to 11am Friday at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery – take a walk through the exhibition and enjoy the morning tea provided.

Come along and get out of the cold while learning how to knit, or colour in and have a chat, complete with a warm cuppa and yummy biscuits at the Gunnedah Shire Library, from 9.30am Saturday.

Finish off the week with a free screening of The War on Waste – Season 2, at The Civic Theatre from 1pm on Sunday.

This series has inspired Australians to get on board with waste management.

Come along for a compelling and interesting afternoon that may change the way you live.

For further information on Local Government Week activities contact Gunnedah Shire Council on (02) 6740 2100.