Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Products

  Decisions about the things we buy can move us toward being sustainable. Thinking about things like the resources used in the products we buy, how efficient they are and their lifecycle can help us make more environmentally friendly purchases.
  How can we reconfigure our retail filters to include our environmental responsibilities?
  
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  Purchase recycled products
  From toilet paper to chairs, jackets to dog leads, there are many recycled products that are excellent quality, so conside…

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• Food Waste and Composting

  Australian households dispose of thousands of dollars of food each year. Discover some sustainable ways of disposing of food waste.
  
   
  
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  Food Wise
  Food Wise provides some amazing tips, tricks and information about reducing food waste. Food Wise provides information on seasonal foods, composting, fair trade and more.
  
  If you find you don't know what to do with left over food, Food Wise also houses some amazing recipes to use up your leftover foods. The fo…

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• Picton Cemetery

  Picton cemetery is located between Dunlop Place & Wild Street in Upper Picton. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area containing graves dating back to the 1800's. The new section provides for interment in general (non-denomination) lawn beams and interment of ashes within the Remembrance Wall or Memorial Wall. The older monumental section is at full capacity and is only available for existing reservations.
  
   
  
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• Regeneration Grants for Bushfire affected residents

  The Rotary Club of Picton has partnered with Wollondilly Shire Council to spread some Christmas cheer to residents who lost their homes in the Green Wattle Creek Bushfire.
  
  Rotary have given a grant to Wollondilly Shire Council to allow Wollondilly residents who lost their homes or suffered significant damage to purchase plants or gardening supplies from local nurseries to regenerate their gardens and support local wildlife.
  
  Each resident who lost their home or sustained significant damage to t…

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• Community Grants Program opens for 2021

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.…

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• Council seeks feedback on the future of waste in Wollondilly

  As Council prepares for the future of waste collection and disposal services in the Shire, residents are now invited to provide feedback through a waste survey to help guide this important planning.
  
  Wollondilly is working with three neighbouring councils on a long-term regional waste management contract for processing and disposal, to ensure the best environmental outcomes and best value for ratepayers.
  
  Results from the waste survey will help determine the way waste services are delivered in W…

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• Worm Farming

  About Worm FarmingWhat is Worm Farming?Worm farming is a natural way to recycle fruit and vegetable waste.
  
  Why Should you Worm Farm?
  Over 50% of waste generated at home is organic matter which can be recycled.
  Castings and liquid fertiliser from worm farms are high in nutrients and add much needed nourishment back into the soil creating healthier plants and gardens.
  Worm farming produces 100% natural fertiliser so you don’t have to buy expensive artificial fertilisers.
  How do I get Started?Down…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Winners Announced at scaled down ceremony

  Wollondilly’s Australia Day Award winners were announced at a Covid-safe ceremony in the Picton Botanical Gardens yesterday, live streamed to the whole community.
  
  This year’s Wollondilly Citizen of the Year is Marjo Hallowell, who was recognised for her valuable service to the community during 2021.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “I would like to congratulate Marjo for all the work she has done in the community and her ongoing commitment to the people and environment of Wollondilly.”
  
  “Her great sense…

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• Pheasants Nest Service Centre upgrade to provide local jobs and a modern pit stop for travellers and truckies

  Wollondilly Council has approved upgrades to the Highway Service Centres at Pheasants Nest that will boost the local economy with the delivery of over 40 new job opportunities.
  
  The proposal is also a win for tourists and regular travellers on the Hume Highway, providing modern facilities, an attractive landscaped area, shaded parking, dog off-leash areas, a truck driver’s lounge, a reconciliation garden and Remembrance Driveway Memorial.
  
  Located approximately 70 kilometres south west of the Sy…

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• Sponsorship Expression of Interest

  If you are a business or individual interested in sponsoring the BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair, please see all available opportunities in the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus. To submit your expression of interest, please complete the form below. 
  
  Sponsorship Applications Close: Monday, 22 October 2024
  
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• Post Event Evaluation

  Please take a minute to fill out the BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair post event evaluation survey. Your feedback is valued and we will use this for planning of future events. 
  
   
  
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• Council partners with Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in a big win for the local environment

  Wollondilly Shire Council has entered into a new partnership with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW), and the two organisations have already started working together to actively protect the Shire’s unique flora and fauna so it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
  
  The FNPW is the Charity Partner of Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife, a non-government organisation that supports community conservation groups and partners with government agencies and organisations to help…

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• 6 Month Progress Report on the Delivery Program

  Our significant road repair program is on track, with reconstruction, heavy patching and drainage work across the Shire, and more works planned for the coming months to address priority issues. Our advocacy for roads funding is also gaining traction, with recent funding announcements giving us more resources to tackle the extensive road repairs needed across the Shire following our wettest year on record. The Wollondilly Cultural Precinct is being strongly utilised with the upgraded Shire Hall n…

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• Sustainability Policy forms blueprint for future Wollondilly Council business

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s newly adopted Sustainability Policy will form a blueprint for the incorporation of sustainability into all elements of Council’s future business; including its decision making, processes and operations.
  
  Council has also committed to providing support to the local community, businesses and other stakeholders as they transition to more sustainable practices.
  
  Council exhibited the draft Sustainability Policy at the end of 2022, with feedback from the community included…

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• Community Grants Program Opens for 2023

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program has now opened for online applications, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups and not for profit organisations.
  
  The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.
  
  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has encouraged local community groups to check their…

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