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Did you miss out on attending the community consultation nights on the 13th & 14th of Feb? You can still have your say🙋‍♀️🙋 by clicking the below link. The survey is by survey monkey🐒 and will not take much of your time. Completing this survey will give the Shire of Cuballing a clear indication where our residents interests lie. Survey results are anonymous. If you are having trouble with the survey please pop into the Shire office we have facilities for you to use and Michelle can walk you through the process.🌟🌟 https://www.research.net/r/Cuballing_iPad

Did you miss out on attending the community consultation nights on the 13th & 14th of Feb? You can still have your say🙋‍♀️🙋 by clicking the below link. The survey is by survey monkey🐒 and will not take much of your time. Completing this survey will give the Shire of Cuballing a clear indication where our residents interests lie. Survey results are anonymous. If you are having trouble with the survey please pop into the Shire office we have facilities for you to use and Michelle can walk you through the process.🌟🌟 https://www.research.net/r/Cuballing_iPad

Nominations for the 2023 Shire of Cuballing Australia Day Awards are now open. Nominations close on the 13th of December 2022. Please send all nominations or queries to Michelle Atwell.

The Cuballing Movie Night will be held on the 7th of December at the Cuballing Recreation Centre. The Movie chosen for this years Movie night is League of Super Pets. The movie will start at 7pm. Bring the family and friends, blankets, chairs and snacks.

Form 4 [reg. 74] Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges TO: William Robert Henderson Notice is hereby given that the sum of $5633 has been owing to the Shire of Cuballing for a period of 3 years for rates/service charges in respect of the land described below and unless payment is made of the sum of $28,298.45 within 3 months from the date of this notice the local government will, pursuant to Section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the land for sale by public auction at a time and place appointed by the local government. Signed for and on behalf of the Shire of Cuballing

Form 4 [reg. 74] Local Government Act 1995 Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges TO: Eli Hart Notice is hereby given that the sum of $4,820 has been owing to the Shire of Cu balling for a period of 3 years for rates/service charges in respect of the land described below and unless payment is made of the sum of$18,411.62 within 3 months from the date of this notice the local government will, pursuant to Section 6.64 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the land for sale by public auction at a time and place appointed by the local government. Signed for and on behalf of the Shire of Cuballing

Notice pursuant to Schedule 6.3 of the Local Government Act 1995 requiring payment of outstanding rates or service charges TO: Richard David Wright Notice is hereby given that the sum of $4320.94 has been owing to the Shire of Cuballlng for a period of 3 years rates charges in respect of the land described below and unless payment is made of the sum of $20939. 72 within 3 months from the date of this notice the local government will, pursuant to section 6_64 of the Local Government Act 1995, offer the land for sale by public auction at a time and place appointed by the local government.

A Special Meeting of the Shire of Cuballing is to be held at 4.00pm on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at the Council Chambers, Shire Administration Centre 22 Campbell Street Cuballing. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the Shire of Cuballing’s 2022/23 Draft Budget. A Further Special Meeting of the Shire of Cuballing will be held directly after the Special Meeting at the Council Chambers, shire Administration Centre 22 Campbell Street, Cuballing. The purpose of the further Special Meeting is to discuss Administration of the Wheatbelt South Freight Network (WSFN) and Participation in a Hotham-Williams VROC. Stan Scott Chief Executive Officer

Notice is hereby given that the local government of the Shire of Cuballing has prepared the above-mentioned planning scheme amendment. The amendment proposes a number of changes to the Scheme text to address the Model Scheme Text, address emerging planning issues and assist in creating an effective and efficient local planning system. Additionally, to ensure zone and reserve names are consistent with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.  Documents setting out and explaining the scheme amendment have been deposited  below this advertisement and at the Shire office will be open for inspection during office hours up to and including 29 July 2022.  Submissions on the planning scheme amendment may be lodged in writing and should include the amendment number and details of the submission and lodged with the undersigned on or before 29 July 2022.  Please address submissions to the Shire of Cuballing at PO Box 13, Cuballing WA 6311.   Alternatively, submissions may be e-mailed to enquiries@cuballing.wa.gov.au

The Shire of Cuballing has resolved to make a local law relating to the keeping of Cats. The purpose of the proposed Cats Local Law is to encourage responsible cat ownership and to provide for the effective management of cats within the Shire of Cuballing. The effect of the proposed Cats Local Law is that persons who own or keep a cat within the Shire of Cuballing are to comply with the provisions of this local law. A copy of the proposed law may be inspected at or obtained from the Shire of Cuballing, 22 Campbell St, Cuballing WA 6311, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.

It is hereby advised that, in accordance with Section 18(5) of the Bush Fire Act (19540, the end of the Restricted Burning Period for the Shire of Cuballing has been extended from 19th April 2022 to Monday 2nd May 2022. Therefore a Permit to Burn will be required up to and including Monday 2nd May 2022. For further information please contact the Shire of Cuballing or your local Fire Control Officer. Stan Scott Chief Executive Officer

The Shire Office will be closed for the Easter holiday period from Friday 15th April to Monday 18tht April 2022. The Shire office will reopen on Tuesday 19th April 2022. During the Easter period the Cuballing and Popanyinning Transfer Stations hours of operation will be; • Saturday 16th April 2022: 9.00am – 12.00pm • Sunday 17th April 2022: CLOSED • Monday 18th April 2022: 9.00am – 12.00pm

Please be advise that licensing services will be unavailable at the Shire of Cuballing on Monday 11th April 2022. During this time licensing services will be available at the Shire of Narrogin. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Licensing services will resume as normal Tuesday 12th April 2022.

The Shire of Cuballing, in accordance with Section 17 (7) of the Bush Fires Act (1954), has extended the Prohibited Burning Period for 14 days to 15 March 2022. The Restricted Burning Period would now commence on 16 March 2022. Fire Control Officers in the Shire believe that the seasonal conditions are such that delaying the commencement of the prohibited burning period is justified. DFES supports the decision. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, Mr Anthony Mort, on 0429 898 214 or me on one of the numbers below.

A Special Meeting of the Shire of Cuballing is to be held at 4.00pm on Monday 28th February 2022 at the Council Chambers, Shire Administration Centre 22 Campbell Street Cuballing. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the Proposed Subdivision of Lot 3 Williams Road, Popanyinning

In accordance with section 5.27 of the Local Government Act (1995), notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of Electors of the Shire of Cuballing will be held at the Shire of Cuballing Administration Centre, Campbell Street Cuballing, on Wednesday 16th February 2022 commencing at 6:30 pm. Order of Business 1. To receive the Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2021. 2. General Business Electors are invited to raise items of general business, which they may wish the meeting to discuss. To allow complex questions to be answered at the meeting, notice of such questions should be lodged in writing at least two working days prior to the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report 2020/21 are now available upon request at the Shire office during normal business hours and are also available on the Shire website.

The annual Cuballing Music Festival is on Again!! This years line up includes local artists, Holly Dowling & Katelyn Lansdell, The Dad Bods and Trip. Join us on Saturday 12th February 2022 from 6.00pm at the Cuballing Oval for a great night of music.

Please be advised that as of 6.00pm, 27th January 2022, Masks will be mandatory in in all public setting in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern. To attend the Shire of Cuballing Administration office you will be required to wear a mask. Unfortunately if you do not have a mask on you will not be able to enter the Shire premises.

Please be advised that the Ordinary Council Meetings of the Shire of Cuballing in 2022 will be held: January – No Meeting 2pm, Wednesday 16 February 2022 2pm, Wednesday 16 March 2022 2pm, Wednesday 20 April 2022 2pm, Wednesday 18 May 2022 2pm, Wednesday 15 June 2022 2pm, Wednesday 20 July 2022 2pm, Wednesday 17 August 2022 2pm, Wednesday 21 September 2022 2pm, Wednesday 19 October 2022 2pm, Wednesday 16 November 2022 2pm, Wednesday 21 December 2022 All meetings, with the exception of the 20th April 2022, will be held in the Council Chambers in the Shire Administration Centre, Campbell Street, Cuballing. The meeting of Wednesday 20th April 2022 will be held at the Popanyinning Hall. All meetings are open to the public and will commence with 15 minute public question time. Bronwyn Dew ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A Special Meeting of the Shire of Cuballing is to be held at 9.30am on Monday 31st January 2022 at the Council Chambers, Shire Administration Centre 22 Campbell Street Cuballing. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the Shire of Cuballing’s 2020/21 Annual Report, the Chief Executive Officer Appointment and the Interim Chief Executive Officer Appointment Bronwyn Dew Acting Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Cuballing has planned Harvest and Movement Bans for the following days: Saturday 25th December 2021 - 7.00am - 7.00pm Sunday 26th December 2021 - 7.00am - 7.00pm Saturday 1st January 2022 - 7.00am - 7.00pm The Shire of Cuballing has a SMS notification service for harvest and movement bans. If your mobile number has recently changed, if you would like to receive this service or need to delete an old number, please call within Shire of Cuballing during office hours on 9883 6031 or email enquiries@cuballing.wa.gov.au

The Shire Office will be closed for the Christmas/New Year holiday period from Saturday 25th December to Monday 3rd January 2022. The Shire office will reopen on Tuesday 4th January 2022. During the Christmas/New Year period the Cuballing and Popanyinning Transfer Stations hours of operation will be; Saturday 25th December: CLOSED Sunday 26th December: 9.00am – 12.00pm Monday 27th December: 9.00am – 12.00pm Saturday 1st January: CLOSED Sunday 2nd January: 9.00am – 12.00pm Monday 3rd January: 9.00am – 12.00pm

Planning & Development Act 2005 Shire of Cuballing NOTICE OF PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF PLANNING PROPOSAL Council is considering an application to construct additional buildings as part of the operation of a Piggery at Location 6596 Pauley Road, Cuballing. Details of the proposal are available for inspection at the Shire of Cuballing Administration Centre at Campbell Street, Cuballing. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the Shire of Cuballing in writing on or before Monday 13th December 2021.

These are the results of the local government election held on 16th October 2021.

The Shire of Cuballing will again host the Go for 2 & 5 Cuballing Free Family Festival. When: Wednesday 29th September 2021 Where: Cuballing Rec Centre Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm Cost: FREE! tickets are essential though, please contact the Shire of Cuballing on 98836031. This year we will have face painting, balloon animals, merry go round, bucking bull, bouncy castle, obstacle course, old Mac's Animal Farm and more

The Shire of Cuballing is offering for sale the following abandoned vehicles: Blue Holden Commodore Sedan Conditions of Sale The abandoned vehicle are being sold on “as is – where is” basis. No guarantees or warranty provided. Inspections of equipment is strongly encouraged. Photographs of the vehicles are available on the Shire of Cuballing website. The abandoned vehicles are located at the Shire of Cuballing Depot, Austral Street, Cuballing. The abandoned vehicle must be collected from this site during normal business hours. Offers for purchase are sought until 4pm, Tuesday 31st August 2021. Written offers are required for all abandoned vehicles. Written offers can be made by stating your name and contact details and the amount of an offer for a vehicle by: emailing enquiries@cuballing.wa.gov.au. Mail to PO Box 13, Cuballing WA 6311; or providing a written offer to the Shire of Cuballing Office, Campbell Street, Cuballing during business hours. Further information and inspections can be arranged by contacting Acting Manager Works and Services Anthony Mort on 0429 898 214 during normal business hours or by email at emergencyservices@cuballing.wa.gov.au.

Local Government Elections for the Shire of Cuballing will be held on Saturday 16th October 2021. The Electoral Roll for this election will close at 5pm on Friday, 27th August 2021 . To be eligible to vote in local government elections, you need to be either a resident, an eligible non-resident owner or non-resident occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Cuballing or a nominee of a body corporate that owns or occupies rateable property in the Shire of Cuballing.

Are you passionate and eager for change? Do you care about your community and enjoy working with people who have a desire to make a difference? Have your say and stand for Council at the next Local Government Election? The Shire of Cuballing is holding a Candidate Information Briefing where you can learn more about your Council and how you can make a difference by standing for election as a Councillor. Tuesday, 17th August 2021, 5.30 - 6.30pm at the Cuballing Rec Centre.