It has been a busy week with a host of meetings with NSW Government Ministers including MLA Member for Penrith Karen McKeown, Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, Water Minister Rose Jackson, Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully and Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig.
Also in my role as Local Government NSW President, I have been working with several LGAs which have had significant rate variations. Forbes Shire Council is very fortunate we have had a consistent plan of developing our own source revenue. Own source revenue prevents us from being solely reliant on rate revenue.
It is good to have other revenue streams rather than having to raise rates over and above rate pegging.
Next week, the Business Chamber is hosting a Networking Night in Forbes on Monday 24 February at Club Forbes.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for Forbes business owners to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships- speakers from the Forbes Advocate and 2PK Radio.
All businesses are welcome to attend and be a part of the vibrant Forbes business community. For more information, contact the Forbes Business Chamber 0436 316 868 or email info@forbesbusinesschamber.com.au.
Thank you to the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program for hosting a Flood Recovery Check in on Wednesday 26 February at the Rugby Club from 5pm. Our community is still recovering and on the night you will find out coping mechanisms and also have the chance for a FREE physical check up.
Contact Phil Worrad on 0436 921 076 to RSVP.
Remember to come along to one of my favourite nights of the year – the Welcome to Forbes event at the Vandenberg Hotel on Thursday 27 February. Please everyone come along to welcome our newest residents, make sure you invite your new neighbour, colleague or friends.
It is such a fun night and we always get great feedback from our new residents. If you are new to town, please come along and meet our council, staff, community and sporting groups and other new residents.
Until next week,
God blessPhyllis Miller,
OAM