Central NSW Joint Organisation

Central NSW Councils clean up at the Local Government NSW Environment Awards

Congratulations Cr Kevin Beatty, Mayor of Cabonne Shire Council and Chair of the CNSWJO for his recent appointment as Deputy Chair of the Joint Organisation Chairs Forum.

Yesterday, the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) Board held its first quarterly meeting following the September local government elections. At the meeting, the Board elected Cr Kevin Beatty from Cabonne Shire Council as Chair and Cr Phyllis Miller OAM from Forbes Shire Council as Deputy Chair, each for a two-year term. The Board welcomed six new Mayors to the CNSWJO Board, including: Cr Bruce Reynolds from Blayney Shire Council, Cr Paul Smith from Cowra Council, Cr Cass Coleman from Lithgow City Council, Cr Andrew McKibbin from Oberon Council, Cr Tony Mileto from Orange City Council, and Cr Paul Best from Weddin Shire Council. It also welcomed back Cr Robert Taylor from Bathurst Regional Council, Cr John Medcalf OAM from Lachlan Shire Council and Cr Neil Westcott from Parkes Shire Council. The CNSWJO Board represents Central NSW communities by advocating for shared regional priorities, while also supporting individual councils in lobbying for issues specific to them. We congratulate all Board members on their recent Mayoral elections, with special congratulations to Cr Beatty and Cr Miller OAM on their appointments as Chair and Deputy Chair of the CNSWJO Board.

In partnership with Origin360 and Bathurst Regional Council, along with other major sponsors including the NSW Government and Essential Energy, Central NSW Joint Organisation are excited to offer a free community EV drive day.   You will have the opportunity to test drive a range of electric vehicles, in one place, right here in the central west. There will also be opportunities to talk to charging providers and ask industry experts about all things EV.   Who should attend? Businesses, industry and community members   There will be a coffee van on site between 9 am - 12 midday   For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/g6Z6KRPb Please note: if you are an employee of one of our member councils, please contact us for details of the Council event

We are very excited to celebrate with the wonderful Ann Thomas, our Finance Manager, for her 20th anniversary last week. What an asset Ann is to our team! Congratulations Ann 🥳

Applications are OPEN! NSW home and small business owners can now take advantage of the new battery incentive that will see a discount of up to $2400 on the installation of a new battery. https://lnkd.in/gUPmhcim #NSWBatteryRebate #NSWBatteryIncentive #BatteryDiscount #BatteryStorage #SolarBattery #PDRS #SolarInstaller

We are hiring!! The CNSWJO is looking for a skilled and experienced Chief Information Security Officer to work with the 11 member councils, providing a high level of cyber security expertise to develop strategies and provide guidance to operational activities. The position also provides specialist advice to the CNSWJO Board regarding the legislative, regulatory, funding, and strategic frameworks. At CNSWJO, we strive to create a culture conducive to learning, personal accountability, creativity, and strong relationships in an encouraging, friendly, and flexible environment. We are looking for those who complement our values, vision, and problem-solving approach to everyday delivery of our organisational purpose of providing strong cohesive leadership that aligns all tiers of government to deliver our region’s community derived strategic priorities. Applications can be made via Seek only.

The Central NSW Joint Organisation welcomed the opportunity to meet with Mr Michael Wrathall as a Representative of The Hon Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water. CNSWJO member councils are responsible for the planning and management of quality secure water and wastewater for their communities and there can be no issue more important to the growth and prosperity of the region than water for towns and productive use. The Board has spoken to Mr Wrathall previously about aspirations for managing water in the Lachlan Valley differently to increase productivity while ensuring critical town water needs are met. With the Murray Darling Basin Plan 2 currently in development, the Board welcomed the opportunity to brief Mr Wrathall on recent work done in this space and seek his feedback. Bathurst Regional Council Blayney Shire Council Cabonne Shire Council Central Tablelands Water Cowra Council Forbes Shire Council Lachlan Shire Council Lithgow City Council Oberon Council Orange City Council Parkes Shire Council Weddin Shire Council

This week we are celebrating Carolyn Griffin being with the organisation for 10 years! Carolyn is such an integral part of the team and is highly regarded by her colleagues from our member councils and other stakeholders. Congratulations Carolyn! 🎉

Congratulations to the following Central West NSW towns on being named finalists in the 2024 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards👏 Tiny Towns (population less than 1,500 people) ⭐ Eugowra Small Towns (population less than 5000 people, but above 1,500 people) ⭐ Oberon Top Towns (population greater than 5000 people) ⭐ Bathurst ⭐ Orange Vote for your favourite NSW tourism town in the three (3) categories. Voting closes 13 May 2024: https://lnkd.in/gqW9bDst The Awards showcase the value of tourism to the towns and communities across NSW and celebrate the diversity and outstanding regional destinations of our State. 📽Business NSW #nsw #regionalnsw #toptourismtownawards #awards #nomination #centralwest #tourism #visitoreconomy #experience | Cabonne Shire Council Oberon Council Bathurst Regional Council Orange City Council Orange360