22/10/2026
Here's an update from Mayor Ben Fry about this month's Council meeting held yesterday, Wednesday 21 October 2026.
At the meeting, a number of policies and reports were considered, including:
- Development Application No. 2026/92 โ Demolition of Existing Static Billboard Sign and Construction of Replacement Digital Billboard Sign
- Modification to Development Application No. 2025/261 โ Farm Gate Premises and Occasional Markets
- Adoption of Draft Bathurst Region Active Transport Plan and Associated Road Design Policies
- Unsolicited Proposals Policy and Review of Land Sales Policy
- Proposed Compulsory Acquisition of Part of Lot 7318 In Dp1184639 - Hill End and Tambaroora Common
- Proposed Compulsory Acquisition of Part of Lot 250 In Dp1148187 - Mount Panorama
Councillors discussed and delivered better connections across Bathurst, fairer infrastructure contributions, smarter Council systems, strong executive recruitment, investment in our villages, and a little more colour in the countryside.
For more information and to view the full Council Meeting News report, head to Council's website: https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-Media/October-2026-Council-Meeting-News-Report