Council News - Hay Shire Council

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Council currently seeking comment from the public on the following items:

Draft Code of Meeting Practice
Draft Updated Plan of Management (POM)

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					 5 November 2025
					
                  Public Notice – Presentation of financial statements
                  
                  In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Hay Shire Council advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 27/11/2025 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30/06/2025. A summary of the Financial Statements is provided here 
                  
					 4 November 2025
					
                  Australia Day Awards 2026
                  
                  The Australia Day Committee invites the community to nominate local citizens for the 2026 Australia Awards to be presented at  Australia Day 2026. Nominations close Friday 12th December 2025.
                  
					 30 October 2025
					
                  Draft Code of Meeting Practice for public exhibition
                  
                  The new 2025 Model Meeting Code has been published in the Government Gazette and is expected to be prescribed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) shortly. Councils must livestream meetings of the council and committees comprising wholly of councillors from 1 January 2026, Councils may determine standards of dress for councillors when attending meetings as well. Submissions are able to be received up until Friday 12th December 2025.
                  
					 24 October 2025
					
                  Temporary Interruption to Fluoride Dosing
                  
                  Hay Shire Council advises that fluoride dosing at the Water Treatment Plant was temporarily suspended from 30 April 2025 due to equipment maintenance and safety upgrades.

Fluoridation will resume on Monday 27 October 2025, following system verifications and upgrades.

During this period, fluoride levels in the drinking water may have been below the recommended target. The water supply has remained safe to drink throughout this period.
                  
					 30 July 2025
					
                  Hay Shire Council Highlights Impact of Cost Shifting on Ratepayers and Services
                  
                  Hay Shire Council is calling for urgent reform to address the growing financial burden of cost shifting, which is undermining councils' ability to deliver vital local infrastructure and services. The full Media Release can be viewed here.