I’d like to remind motorists to park nosein along Cross Street. Nose-in parking has been introduced throughout the CBD to improve safety for road users and pedestrians. It helps drivers leave parking spaces more safely and reduces potential risks in this busy area. Please take a moment to check the signage and ensure you’re parking correctly when visiting town.
Next week brings a few community events that are well worth putting in the diary.
The annual Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day will be held at the Central West Livestock Exchange on Thursday 23 July.
This is a great opportunity for farmers, contractors and machinery operators to hear from industry experts about road safety, signage requirements and travel conditions ahead of harvest. The event runs from 8am to 11.30am, with breakfast available from 7.30am.
One of the things I enjoy most as a Councillor is the chance to chat directly with members of our community, which is why I encourage residents to come along to our next Councillor Catch-Up on Friday 24 July at Bedgerabong Hall from 5pm. This is a great opportunity to have a chat with your elected Councillors and meet our new General Manager. Whether you’d like to share an idea, ask a question or simply find out more about what’s happening around the Shire, we’d love to see you there. These catchups are a great way to stay connected and ensure community voices are being heard.
Then on Saturday 25 July, we are partnering with Central West Lachan Landcare for a Community Planting Day at Forbes Cemetery from 10am to 12pm as part of National Tree Day. I encourage locals to join us to help plant Yellow Box, White Box and Spiny Bursaria – all native species. Just bring a hat and water bottle, with gloves and planting materials supplied on the day. A free BBQ lunch will be provided afterwards as a thank you.
God Bless
Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM