Councillor Connect – 23 April 2026 – Cr Tony Allen Published on 23 April 2026 Next month we’re holding a Volunteer Expo at the Oaklands Event Centre in Pambula (Saturday 16 May). It’s a popular event for volunteers and not-for-profit organisations, to showcase the great work they do and try to increase their volunteer base. Tagged as: , Councillor Connect
Council endorses plan to guide future playspaces across the shire Published on 23 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council has endorsed a Playspace Improvement Plan that will guide their future renewal, upgrade and planning across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Sport and Recreation
Council says no to Crown Land cost shifting proposal Published on 23 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council will call on the NSW Government to review and consult with councils on its proposed Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026 and the intended wide-ranging changes to the governance and management of Crown land in NSW. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on proposed changes to Merimbula CBD Published on 22 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on proposed traffic, parking and public space changes in the Merimbula Central Business District (CBD). Tagged as: , Have Your Say; Community Engagement, Media Releases
Return and Earn bin basket trial expands with new locations Published on 21 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council’s Return and Earn bin basket trial is proving to be such a success it’s being rolled out to additional locations across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Waste and Recycling
Councillor Connect – 16 April 2026 – Councillor David Porter Published on 16 April 2026 Across the Bega Valley Shire, I am regularly hearing from many landowners who are seeking answers to a simple but important question: What rules apply to my land, and how can I get the facts on how I can use, manage and develop my land? Tagged as: , Councillor Connect
Clear path set to further improve development assessment timeframes Published on 13 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council is continuing to make strong progress in improving the development application (DA) assessment process, with a new implementation roadmap set to drive further improvements while maintaining high standards of decision-making. Tagged as: , Have Your Say; Community Engagement, Media Releases, Planning, Policies and Procedures
Residents asked to help stop spread of lantana in Merimbula Published on 10 April 2026 Residents in Merimbula are being asked to keep an eye out for an invasive plant called lantana following the discovery of a large infestation within the township. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councillor Connect – 10 April 2026 – Councillor Helen O’Neil Published on 10 April 2026 The best part of being a Councillor is meeting people. It is an enormous pleasure to listen to the community and represent you at Council - not to mention it’s my statutory responsibility as an elected Councillor. The way to do that well is to get out of the Civic Centre and drive - from one end of the shire to the other. Tagged as: , Councillor Connect
Seeking EOIs to participate in Council’s Volunteer Expo in May Published on 08 April 2026 Bega Valley Shire Council is calling for Bega Valley volunteer and not-for-profit organisations to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) for our Volunteer Expo, which will be held at Oaklands Events Centre, Pambula on Saturday 16 May from 10am to 1.30pm. Tagged as: , Events, Media Releases, Volunteers