NSW Office of Local Government

Regional councils, this one's for you! 📣 Applications are now open for funding of strategic planning that supports housing in regional NSW! 🏘️ With up to $3m in funding available, these competitive grants support the delivery of diverse and affordable housing in regional NSW. Applications close 22 November 2024 🗓️ Apply now at https://ow.ly/qqhl50T7ahz 🔗

Join the Premier's Department NSW Connected Communities team for a free online session on supporting and connecting individuals and communities through challenging times. 📅 Tuesday 1 October ⏰ 9.30 am Gain valuable insights to help strengthen your community 👥 Register at 👉 https://ow.ly/BG4B50TuZ3z

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government 🏆 The prestigious awards are held to highlight and celebrate women’s contribution and achievements in local government 👏 To see the list of winners, go to https://ow.ly/KJAL50T1IAe 👈

How much do you know about local government in NSW? 🤔 Councillors do a lot more than just look after roads, rates and rubbish. They play a pivotal role in shaping communities and the long-term vision of the local area 👨👩👧👦 That's why we’re encouraging people from all backgrounds to stand for election to their local council this September 🙋️ If you’re passionate about your community and want to make a difference, go to https://ow.ly/z8pa50SOQ5C 👈 Nominations are now open until 14 August 📅

Improved open space and better connection with nature is coming to eight Greater Sydney councils 🌳 This follows a $3m investment through the Metropolitan Greenspace program, the longest-running open space grants initiative in NSW, with more than 681 new or upgraded projects completed since 1990 📈 Community gardens are also set to grow in Bonnyrigg, Lidcombe, Lane Cove North, Menangle, and Waverley thanks to a share of $250,000 via the Places to Roam Community Gardens program 🍅 Find out more about both programs at https://ow.ly/VWpk50SuczP 👈 📸 City of Parramatta, Hornsby Shire Council, Georges River Council

Are you passionate about your local community and want to make a difference? 🙋 Nominations are now open to stand for election to your local council and we need people from all backgrounds to represent their community 👨👩👧👦 You don’t need any formal qualifications and you’ll receive training, support and an allowance if you’re elected. If you’re interested or you know someone who might be suitable, go to https://ow.ly/zwp750SOQ0K 👈

Councils employ more than 50,000 staff and look after 104,000 hectares of open space, 480 public pools and 1830 public halls 😯 They also deliver essential services and infrastructure to their communities every day of the year 📅 Celebrate the important role councils play in local communities during Local Government Week 2024 from 29 July - 4 August 🎉 Learn more about your local council by visiting their website 💻 Local Government NSW

Local Government Week is an opportunity to highlight the work councils do in their communities, including the services, events and infrastructure they provide 👏 Celebrate the important role councils play in local communities during Local Government Week 2024 from 29 July - 4 August 📅 For out more about your local council by visiting their website 💻 Local Government NSW

Exciting news 🎉 Funding from the NSW Government will deliver an additional 1,300 apprentices and trainees for our state’s councils! This will help address critical staff shortages and an ageing workforce, with the aim of increasing the total trainee, apprentice and cadet workforce of councils. Guidelines are currently being developed, with the first batch of apprentices and trainees to start their new careers early next year 🙌 Find out more https://ow.ly/lsVo50SLPTW 👈

Councils and the planning industry are invited to share feedback on the draft bush fire policy 🏡👨🚒 Developed in collaboration with NSW Rural Fire Service the Bush Fire Prone Land Package aims to ensure new areas in NSW are better planned and designed for bush fire risk 🔥 Under the proposal, bush fire risk will be an upfront element in strategic plan making, improving council’s consideration of a changing climate 🌡️ Share your thoughts at https://ow.ly/9qsZ50Stpo6 👈