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Mayoral Notes

March 6, 2025 by Phyllis Miller OAM

Last chance for you to book last minute tickets to our International Women’s Day Breakfast on Saturday. Find the link on our website or through the 123 tix website. We have two very inspiring speakers and all the usual treats and entertainment to en­joy. Hope to see you there to celebrate the 2025 March Forward for all Women and Girls celebrations.

Don’t forget to Give It A Go for our 2025 Seniors Festival extravaganza of events.

Activities started on Monday and will go until 16 March. You can get a copy of the jam packed guide from the front office of Council or download one from the website.

Have you heard about the Forbes Ac­tive Transport Plan? Active transport is walking, running and bike riding as well as other transport options such as e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility scooters, adults pushing prams and wheelchair use. The Forbes Active Transport Plan (ATP) 2025 will assist in active transport planning and infrastructure improvements such as new footpaths, shared paths, street crossings, end-of-trip facilities and wayfinding sig­nage. If you would like to have your say, come along to our Community Informa­tion and Feedback Sessions at the Forbes Council Chambers on Monday 10 March from 12:30pm-1:30pm or 5.00pm-6.30pm or complete an online survey at Forbes Ac­tive Transport Plan Survey on the website.

If you require additional information, please contact Michael Carter from Currajong on 0428 254 299.

Phase Two of the Forbes’ Community Strategic Plan Consultation is now open.

The Forbes Community Strategic Plan is the 10 year plan that sets the goals and aspirations of the whole community. The review of this strategy is being completed in three phases:

• Phase 1 Community Survey: CLOSED.

• Phase 2 What we heard: help us priori­tise what’s important. Closes 15 March.

• Phase 3 Collate all Data and create the new Community Strategic Plan!

You can complete the phase 2 survey on­line on our website, download a hard copy survey or get a copy from the Forbes Shire Council Administration Office. Our staff will also be hosting face to face pop- ups at:

• International Women’s Day Event, Lions Park: Saturday 8 March

• Central West Livestock Exchange: Tuesday 11 March, 9am-11am

• Jenny Murphy Park Pop Up and BBQ: Saturday 15 March, 12pm-2pm

For more information you can contact Council’s Community Relations Officer, Sarah Savage on 02 6850 2300 or com­munity@forbes.nsw.gov.au

God Bless,
Phyllis Miller OAM

Filed Under: Council Comments

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