What's News 2 May
Published on 02 May 2025
Bus stop closure
The Armada Bathurst shopping centre bus stop on Howick Street will be closed until the 19 May while the existing bus shelter is upgraded.
The works include the removal of the existing bus shelter and installing a new structure with upgraded seating, signage and roofing.
A temporary bus stop has been set up on Bentinck Street, near the corner of Howick Street for the duration of the works.
Bathurst NRL
Don’t miss the Penrith Panthers take on the Newcastle Knights at Carrington Park on Saturday 24 May.
www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Events/NRL
Bathurst Panthers Sportsman’s Lunch Tickets on sale now
This 2-course dining experience is not to be missed! Enjoy a Q&A with Premiership Winning coach Ivan Cleary and CEO Matt Cameron along with special guest players to hear their insights into the upcoming NRL season. Exciting guest players will be announced closer to the event.
Tickets $90pp
https://www.123tix.com.au/.../panthers-sportsmans-lunch
All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Bathurst Junior Rugby League Clubs.
Friday 23 May
Doors open 12.30pm for 1pm start
Waste 2 Art Notice
Drop off your Waste 2 Art entries at BMEC on 4 and 5 May between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
A reminder that competition entries close on 5 May, 3pm.
Draft Bathurst Regional Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025-2045
From August 2024 to February 2025, we asked the community to share their thoughts on the future of the Bathurst Region. Over 2,800 people participated, contributing over 6,000 ideas and comments. We’ve worked closely with Councillors and staff to create the latest version of the Community Strategic Plan, which outlines a shared vision for our region.
The draft Community Strategic Plan is provided in the YourSay Document Library.
For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/csp
The draft Plan is on public exhibition for 28 days from 22 April 2025 to 20 May 2025.
Draft Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan 2025-2029
At the Council meeting held on 16 April 2025, Council resolved to place the Draft Bathurst Region Community Heritage Plan 2025-2029 on public exhibition and invite public submissions.
To view the full results obtained from earlier consultations and read the proposed actions that Council and the community can take toward managing heritage in the Region, navigate to https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/community-heritage-plan.
Written submissions in relation to the draft plan should be emailed to
council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Any submission that you make on the draft Plan may be included without alteration (including names and addresses) in reports that are available to the public and in Council business papers. Any person may make a submission to the Council in relation to the draft plan. Submissions close at 4pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035, Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025-2026
The Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2025-2035 is a ten-year view of Council’s finances and has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework.
The Delivery Program & Operational Plan, incorporating the Revenue Policy, outlines the strategies and financial resources required over the next four years to implement the key directions identified by the community in the draft Bathurst Community Strategic Plan 2025-2045.
At the Council Meeting held Wednesday 16 April 2025, Council resolved to place the following documents on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days:
1. Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035
2. Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029
3. Operational Plan 2025-2026
The draft plans are open for public submissions and can be viewed online at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or at the Civic Centre or Bathurst Library.
Submissions are invited until 4pm on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Temporary Road Closure - Ribbon Gang Lane
Council advises that Ribbon Gang Lane will be closed from Thursday 20 March 2025 for a period of approximately 12 weeks. During this time access will be maintained for pedestrians and adjacent properties.
The temporary closure is for Scaffolding Works completed by DSL Construction with enquiries to be directed to 0400 096 505.
Any inconvenience is regretted.
Media contact: Lilli Reid Digital Communications Officer
P: 02 6333 6592 M: 0429 040 385 E: lilli.reid@bathurst.nsw.gov.au