Rooting for a Greener Parkes: Celebrate National Tree Day 2024 Published on 22 July 2024 Parkes Shire Council, in collaboration with Central West Lachlan Landcare and Planet Ark, is celebrating National Tree Day on Sunday 28 July 2024, 10am to 12pm. The event will take place at the Parkes Wetlands on Akuna Road, adjacent to the Parkes Wastewater Treatment Plant. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Awards $10,000 in Cultural Grants Published on 18 July 2024 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the five community groups successful in securing a Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grant. The recipients, awarded a total of $10,000, are the Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group, Parkes Pottery Group, The Suburban Review, Trundle Bush Tucker Day, and Currajong Disability Services Tagged as: , Media Releases
Restraint Checks at Kelly Reserve Securing Child Safety In Parkes Published on 02 July 2024 The recent free child restraint checking event, a service provided by Parkes Shire Council, discovered that 45% of the child restraints checked were incorrectly fitted. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nine Additional Projects Completed Under The LRCI Program Published on 02 July 2024 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of nine new projects under the second phase of the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Projects Complete Published on 02 July 2024 Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of 11 significant projects under the first phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, funded by the Australian Government. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tullamore Pool Upgrade Helps To Cool Down Summer Published on 02 July 2024 The upgrade of the Tullamore Pool was successfully completed, just in time for the community to cool down on the hot summer days experienced earlier this year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations Open For 2024 Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum Published on 04 June 2024 Registrations are open for this year's Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Breakfast Forum, which will be held at the Forbes Inn on Thursday 13 June. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Country Mayors Demand Change - 24 Recommendations Submitted Published on 30 May 2024 The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a new Inquiry into Community Safety in Regional and Rural Communities and is now urging community members to have their say by making a submission. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Double Demerits For June Long Weekend 2024 Published on 30 May 2024 Motorists across the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas are being reminded to drive safely over the King's Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force. Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 7 June until Monday 10 June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parkes Shire Council Secures $943,000 for Wetlands Project Published on 29 May 2024 Parkes Shire Council welcomes $943,000 in funding under the Federal Government Growing Regions Program which will deliver new community infrastructure at the Parkes Wetlands. Tagged as: , Media Releases