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Major projects

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Council meetings

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News

Keeping The Roads Safe During Harvest 2026

Published on 02 November 2026

Agricultural machinery owners and operators are invited to get road ready for the 2026 harvest season, by picking up a free 'Moving Harvest Machinery' USB from all agricultural machinery retailers and rural supply stores in the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shires areas. The USBs will also be available at the Councils' Administration Offices.

Andrew Francis To Lead Council As Acting General Manager

Published on 27 October 2026

Director Infrastructure and Sustainability Andrew Francis will take on the role of Acting General Manager from Friday, 30 October 2026, following the retirement of General Manager Kent Boyd PSM. The appointment will provide leadership and continuity while Council undertakes the recruitment process for a permanent General Manager.

Inquiry Report Adds To Opposition To Parkes Energy-from-Waste Proposal

Published on 21 October 2026

Parkes Shire Council acknowledges the release of the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee’s inquiry report into proposed energy-from-waste facilities, released on 20 October 2026.
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Events

Peak Hill Book Club

04 November 2026

Peak Hill Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Join us for a friendly discussion of this months book. All welcome. Coffee, tea and light refreshments provided.

RhymeTime

05 November 2026

Join us every Thursday morning during Term time for some fun at Rhyme Time. Come and enjoy a wonderful time filled with catchy rhymes, playful songs, and reading.Rhyme Time is aimed at preschool aged children aged 0 - 2 years.

Family Movie in the Park

06 November 2026

Grab your picnic rugs, gather your family and friends, and join us for a fun-filled evening of food, lights and entertainment under the stars at Cooke Park!
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Public Notices

Road Closures

On display until 31 December 2026

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise of the following current road closures throughout the Parkes Shire.

Notification of Road Works – Thomas Street, Parkes

On display until 15 November 2026

Residents are advised that Parkes Shire Council will be carrying out temporary in-situ road pavement stabilisation works. Some noise and dust may be experienced while these works are in progress.

Notification of Road Works and Temporary Road Closure – Lawson Street

On display until 08 November 2026

Residents are advised that Parkes Shire Council will be carrying out temporary in-situ road
pavement stabilisation works. Some noise and dust may be experienced while these works
are in progress.
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Your Say

Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports

Submissions closing on 16 November 2026, 12:00 AM

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Parkes Shire Council advises that the ordinary
Council meeting to be held on 17 November 2026 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the
Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2026.

Development Applications on Exhibition

Council places Development Applications on the MyParkes portal from time to time as and when they are ready for public exhibition. Check this site periodically to find any DAs you may wish to review.

The MyParkes Portal web site displays all Development Applications currently on public exhibition within the Parkes Shire.
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Message from the Mayor

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Projects and Works

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