At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 March 2025, Council decided to provide $2,000.90 in financial assistance to the Trundle Branch of the CWA for the purchase of an honour board.
Council has received a letter from the Trundle and District Progress Association ("TDPA") requesting that Council allocate funds from the Trundle Town Improvement Fund Reserve ("TIF") towards a project to purchase an honour board for the Trundle branch of the Country Women's Association ("CWA") following their centenary in 2023.
In his letter to Council, Chair of the TDPA Peter Kelly stated that:
"This branch was one of the first in the state to be established. This is a very significant historic milestone for Trundle and the CWA branch deserves lasting recognition. The Trundle CWA is a very important group in our community, providing support and wellbeing to many."
Council can only approve financial assistance (cash or in-kind) in accordance with section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 ("the Act"). Where the proposed financial assistance has not been included in Council's adopted Operational Plan for the year; the proposed financial assistance must be publicly exhibited prior to being provided. Council must consider any public submissions received, prior to providing the assistance requested.
Those wishing to make a public submission regarding this notice can do so either by:
Sending an Email to Council
or
Writing to the General Manager
Parkes Shire Council
PO Box 337
Parkes NSW 2870.