Parkes Shire Secures Grant to Deliver East Parkes Master Plan Published on 23 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council has secured $185,799 through the NSW Government’s highly competitive Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund Round 3 to prepare a Master Plan and Servicing Strategy for the East Parkes residential growth area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Waste 2 Art 2025: Toy-Themed Exhibition Winners Published on 22 July 2025 Parkes Shire’s annual Waste 2 Art Exhibition and Competition officially opened on Saturday 28 June at the Parkes Library and Cultural Centre, with over 100 attendees joining Mayor Cr Neil Westcott to celebrate 79 imaginative entries from across the region. Tagged as: , Arts and Culture, Media Releases
Council Continues The Development of New Wetlands Site Published on 16 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council is progressing with plans to transform Parkes’ former wastewater treatment ponds into a biodiverse, naturalistic landscape that will provide recreational, environmental, and cultural value to our community. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Applications Open For The Community Financial Assistance Program Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council is inviting local not-for-profit and community-based organisations to apply for funding through Round 1 of the 2025/2026 Community Financial Assistance Program, which opened 9am Tuesday 1 July 2025, and closes at 5pm on Monday 28 July 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$22.9 Million Pipeline Rebuild To Boost Water Security In Parkes Shire Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council has welcomed a major funding announcement made on Tuesday 1 July, with $22.9 million committed by the NSW Government to rebuild and reconfigure the Lake Endeavour water pipeline, reinstating long-term water security for the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Awards $10,000 in Cultural Grants to Two Local Groups Published on 01 July 2025 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the community groups successful in securing a Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grant. The recipients, awarded a total of $10,000, are the Parkes Community Arts and the Peak Hill Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association. The awards were announced at a ceremony on 1 July 2025, at the Parkes Shire Council Chambers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Wins National Award For Innovation In Fleet Management Published on 27 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council has been named the Outstanding Rural and Remote Council at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, in recognition of its innovative approach to fleet optimisation and asset management. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Warns Of The Dangers Of Green Cestrum Published on 25 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council is reminding local landowners, farmers, and residents of the continued necessity to control the spread of Green Cestrum (Cestrum parqui), an extremely invasive and toxic plant recognised as a priority weed for the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Successful Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum Published on 19 June 2025 Heavy vehicle safety was in the spotlight recently at a breakfast forum hosted by Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils.Around 80 delegates from across the region, attended the Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum in Forbes, to explore the current road safety and freight issues affecting the local heavy vehicle industry. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Completes Major Milestone In Securing Long-Term Water Security Published on 02 June 2025 Parkes Shire Council (PSC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Parkes Water Security Program, marking a significant milestone in securing Parkes' long-term water supply. Tagged as: , Media Releases