Liverpool Plains Shire Council

01/09/2026

🌱 Got an idea that could improve health and wellbeing in our community?

The Collaborative Care Small Grants Initiative is now accepting applications from community groups and organisations across the Liverpool Plains.

Grants of $500 to $5,000 are available to support local projects that help people stay healthy, connected and informed. Whether it's a community garden, exercise program, support group, wellbeing event or something completely new, we'd love to hear your idea!

✅ Community groups
✅ Sporting clubs
✅ Schools and Early Learning Centres
✅ Charities and local organisations

A total of $20,000 is available to support community-led initiatives across the Liverpool Plains.

🔗 Learn more and apply via link in comments.

01/09/2026

📣 Applications now open for Liverpool Plains Shire Community Grants Program

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for its 2026/2027 Community Grants Program, with applications closing 30 September 2026.

Grants of up to $2,000 are available to support local not-for-profit organisations and community groups to deliver projects that make a positive difference across the Liverpool Plains Shire.

Mayor Ken Cudmore said the Community Grants Program continues to play an important role in supporting grassroots initiatives that enrich local life.

“Our annual Community Grants Program is a key investment in the community, supporting initiatives that create social, cultural and environmental benefits and help build a stronger, more connected community,” Cr Cudmore said.

“Each year we see incredible ideas come forward from our community, including projects that strengthen connections, support wellbeing and create opportunities for people to come together,” he said.

🔗 Read more via link in comments.

28/08/2026

🚧 Weekly Works Wrap 🚧

Every week, Council's teams are out across the Shire maintaining and improving the infrastructure our community relies on every day. Here's a snapshot of what we've been working on this week:

🚦 Roads
• Maintenance grading on Hamilton’s Road, Fishers Lane, Barnbrook Road
• Re-sheeting works on Black Creek Road
• Sign installations on Councils road network
• Signs and guide post maintenance works completed on various roads
• Heavy Patching on South Street and Werris Creek Road
• Pot Hole Patching on various Council roads and Kamilaroi Highway

🌳 Shire Presentation
• Maintenance works on stables at Racecourse
• Open space mowing throughout our villages
• Quirindi main street streetscape maintenance
• Cricket pitch preparation works
• Public space rubbish collections

💧Water and Sewer
• Water main repairs completed
• New water connections
• Water treatment and sewage treatment works completed

👏 A big thank you to our staff and contractors for their efforts this week. From all of us at Liverpool Plains Shire Council, have a fantastic weekend and stay safe on our roads. Good luck Quirindi Lions!🩵🤍

26/08/2026

🛻 SERVICE NSW IS COMING TO WERRIS CREEK //

The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Werris Creek.
They will be set up at near the Skate Park, Single Street on

📍Thursday, 27 August 2026 from 9am - 11:30am

Visit the Mobile Service Centre to access services like:
🛞Driver Knowledge Tests
🪪driver licence, mobility parking and photo card applications
🚸Working with Children Checks
👨🏽‍⚕️NDIS Worker Checks
👰‍♀️birth, death and marriage certificates
💱cost of living support and more

25/08/2026

COUNCIL MEETING //

The August Ordinary Council Meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 2.30pm in the Council Chambers.

The meeting is open to members of the public and press, and will be livestreamed via our website.

24/08/2026

🏊🛟 JOIN OUR TEAM //

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

🛟 Pool Lifeguard - Casual - Closes 30 August 2026

🏊 Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual - Closes 30 August 2026

📊 Senior Finance Officer - Term Contract - Closes 30 August 2026

🤳 Brand and Communications Specialist - Term Contract - Closes 31 August 2026

For more information and to apply go to: https://lpsc.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

19/08/2026

🔥Bushfire Danger Period commences 1 September

The Liverpool Range District Bush Fire Danger Period has been brought forward to commence on the 1 September 2026.

This aligns with several neighbouring districts that will also commence their Bush Fire Danger Period on 1 September 2026, while all remaining districts will retain the standard commencement date of 1 October 2026.

The earlier commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period will see fire permit in place, helping to ensure burning activities are conducted safely and appropriately under current and forecasted seasonal conditions.

Residents are reminded that a fire permit will be required from 1st September 2026.

For further information about the Bush Fire Danger Period or the fire permit process and applications, please contact the Liverpool Range District Office on (02) 6746 5800 or by visiting the NSW RFS website.

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