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Waste collection services

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Major projects

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Development

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Council meetings

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News

Fingerlings Released in Lake Endeavour

Published on 22 March 2023

Parkes Shire Council recently released thousands of fingerlings into Lake Endeavour, as part of ongoing efforts to promote the health and biodiversity of our region's waterways.

Travel back in time to Trundle

Published on 22 March 2023

Council is pleased to be partnering with the Trundle P&A Show Society to host the Trundle Back in Time Vintage Rally & Tractor Pull between Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2023 at the Trundle Showgrounds.

2023 Jack Scoble Scholarships awarded

Published on 06 March 2023

Congratulations to Charlotte Darcy, Cody Morgan, Elsa Cusack and Jorja Mann who have been awarded Parkes Shire Council's Jack Scoble Scholarships for 2023, and recognised at a formal ceremony on Tuesday, 21 February 2023.
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Events

HomeGrown Parkes

25 March 2023

Join us for the official opening of Homegrown Parkes, in conjunction with Central West Lachlan Landcare and Parkes Community Arts. We will be joined by special guest, environmental warrior, Costa Georgiadis.
There will be plenty of activities and competitions so bring your whole family.

Trundle Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull

25 March 2023

Join us for the Trundle Back In Time weekend. Festivities include the annual Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull.
This year, the stationary vehicles on feature are Oliver Hart-Parr and Pre-War 1939 tractors, and there is set to be plenty of free activities for the whole family.

Family Photo Scanning - Parkes Library

05 April 2023

Throughout March Parkes Shire Library will be out and about with our high-quality scanner (during library opening hours). If you have photos you've always wanted scanned come along and learn about this piece of equipment.
Call 68612309 for more information.
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Public Notices

Road closures

On display until 31 December 2023

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

Round 2 of the 2022/2023 Community Financial Assistance Program

On display until 12 April 2023

Parkes Shire Council is calling on not-for-profit organisations and groups serving the Parkes Shire community to apply for funding in Round 2 of the 2022/2023 Community Financial Assistance Program.

Public Exhibition: Extractive Industry - Bogan Gate

On display until 07 April 2023

Notice is hereby given that Parkes Shire Council has received Development Application No: DA2023/0017 from Parkes Shire Council for the proposed development of a Extractive Industry (Quarry) on land known as Lot 1 DP 1146416, Foothills Foothills Lane, Bogan Gate.
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Have Your Say

Draft Councillor Access to Information and Staff Policy

Ongoing consultation

BackgroundThe Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW ("the Model Code"), made under section 440 of the Local Government Act 1993, sets the minimum standards of conduct for Council Officials, including both Councillors and Council staff.The Model Code is prescribed to assist Council Officials to:understand and comply with the standards of conduct that are e...

Destination Management Plan and Business Bypass Strategy

Ongoing consultation

Image acknowledgement: David McClenaghan - CSIROParkes Shire Council is preparing a Destination Management Plan (DMP) and Bypass Strategy, which aims to establish a shared vision, goals, strategies and actions to guide the growth of the Parkes visitor economy and proactively respond to the impacts of the Newell Highway bypass.We know that our community is incredibly proud to...

Middleton Master Plan

Ongoing consultation

PUBLIC EXHIBITION NOW CLOSEDThank you to the Parkes Shire community for Having Your Say on the Draft Middleton Masterplan.Public Exhibition - Draft Middleton MasterplanThe Draft Middleton Masterplan is now available for public comment. The Draft Middleton Masterplan has been developed based on the findings of the preliminary community consultation which was carried out from ...
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Swimming Pools

All facilities are open throughout the summer swim season, which runs from October to March.

Flood support

Information and resources for Parkes Shire residents affected by flooding.

Parkes Water Security Program

Information about the Parkes Water Security Program packages of work.

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