BLOOM: Wollondilly garden expo & plant fAIR
BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair returns again in 2024!
DATE:
Final 2024 date TBA
TIME:
8.00 am - 2.00 pm
VENUE:
Picton Botanic Gardens
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Bloom Event Schedule
Following its continued success since 2023, the expo will feature a main stage with live entertainment, informative gardening workshops, and demonstrations throughout the day, including the announcement of the Spring Garden Competition winners for 2024.
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Wollondilly Shire Council was proud to host the first ever BLOOM: Wollondilly Garden Expo & Plant Fair on Sunday 30 October under sunny skies at the Picton Botanic Gardens.
The event, which attracted over 2000 attendees on the day, featured over 30 market stalls from both local and visiting businesses specialising in outdoor, garden & plant products. The carpark transformed into Eat Street with a selection of Food Trucks and straw bales to sit and grab a bite to eat, while the Children’…
Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has slammed the NSW Government’s latest plan to fast-track development in Appin and leapfrog Council to assess planning proposals.
Housing Minister Anthony Roberts announced today he will be fast-tracking the destruction of 2,460ha in Appin, taking on assessment of three large housing proposals for a total of 16,000 homes within Wollondilly.
Mayor Gould said, “We are bitterly disappointed at the NSW Government’s rushed announcement and that once again we are seeing…
Council is calling for nominations of people who live and volunteer in Wollondilly, who would be worthy recipients of an Australia Day Award.
As an added bonus, any person who nominates an individual or group for the Australia Day Awards 2023 will automatically be entered into the Nominator Incentive Draw, with over $500.00 worth of prizes to be won.
Nominators could win gift vouchers for some of Wollondilly’s favourite local restaurants and clubs, gifts from the Kids Cottage Picton, and much…
Wollondilly’s official Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Picton Botanic Gardens from 8:00am-12:00 noon on Thursday 26 January 2023.
The event will feature free activities and performances, recognition of some outstanding local residents during the Australia Day awards, and a warm welcome to Wollondilly’s newest residents for the Citizenship Ceremony.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “Wollondilly has a great tradition of getting together to celebrate, and this year’s event promises to be big…
January 2023 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions…
As part of this year’s Thirlmere Festival of Steam, Wollondilly Shire Council will provide a Sensory Friendly session on Saturday 18 March from 10.30-12 noon for adults, young people and children living with disability.
During the session there will be no PA announcements, no flashing lights or music on rides and there will be a quiet tent with sensory activities. Food and sideshow games will be available to purchase during the session.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “We want to make sure that the Fes…
Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Passing Compliance Swimming Pools & Spas Passing Compliance Forms FAQ's Considerations Structures within pool enclosures A child-resistant barrier is required by the Swimming Pool Act 1992 to separate any residential type building from the swimming pool at all times. A detached or attached garage, laundry, shed, BBQ area, clothes line or any structure not primarily associated to the pool is incl…
Read more about "Passing Compliance"...The final stage in a series of amendments to the local planning framework comes into effect today, aimed at developing the visitor experience and boosting the economy in the Wollondilly Shire.
The changes to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 will increase opportunities for developments related to the visitor economy, particularly on rural land, while ensuring the scale is appropriate and any potential impacts are managed.
Mayor Matt Gould said, “I’m delighted to see these changes t…
Areas of Responsibility:
Ranger, Animal Services (including Animal Holding Facility)
Compliance, Parking and Illegal Dumping
Food Shop Management, Public Health and Septic Systems
Contact:
Phone (02) 4677 1100
Fax (02) 4677 2339
Email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
An extensive range of community led initiatives across the Wollondilly Shire will be receiving a boost through Council’s 2023 Community Grants program.
The grants were approved at Tuesday night’s Council meeting with a funding pool of $51,500 to be shared between 30 successful applicants, as well as over $18,000 to support the annual Mayoral School Citizenship Awards and annual community hall rate subsidies.
The grants program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchas…
July 2023 Applications Approved
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions at…
Roads Act, 1993 & Roads Regulation 2018, Part 2, Division 1Notice is hereby given that Wollondilly Shire Council, in pursuance of Clause 7 of the above regulation proposes to name the following road/s:
Proposed Names:
Calf Farm Circuit
Cape Cattle Lane
Halfpenny Drive
Milk Lane
Butter lane
Fettlers Lane
Description Stage 4 - New roads coming off Station Street, Menangle NSW DA/2022/259/1
Name
Road Type
Name Origin
Calf Farm
Circuit
This land was known and called Calf…
Wollondilly Shire Council has accepted the tender of Antill Park Country Golf Club for the operation and management of the iconic Antill Park Golf Course, achieving a fantastic outcome for the Wollondilly community at last night’s Council meeting.
Under the terms of the 30-year lease, the Golf Club and Council have agreed on a significant capital investment program for the site over the next five years, including; a new golf clubhouse building and 10 room motel accommodation, repurposing of the…
Roads Act, 1993 & Roads Regulation 2018, Part 2, Division 1
Notice is hereby given that Wollondilly Shire Council, in pursuance of Clause 7 of the above regulation proposes to name the following road/s:
Proposed Names: CHANNELL LANE
Description: Unnamed crown road between Campbell Street and Barbour Road THIRLMERE
NAME ORIGIN
Commemorative Naming – Bert Andrew CHANNELL – War Veteran WWII – (Picton Post NSW: 1907 - 1954, Thursday 24 May 1945, page 1), Mrs Phyllis Mari…
Walk It Off - Warragamba 2024
Landcom Community Workshop - Neighbourhood Plan for North Wilton
National Tree Day 2024
Council welcomes funding from Australian Governments $1.5 Billion housing support program
WOLLONDILLY DA TIMES FASTEST IN GREATER SYDNEY!
WOLLONDILLY MAYOR CONGRATULATES OLYMPIAN HILARY SCOTT AS SHE PREPARES TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA