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Community Notices
Cabonne Council has engaged iPlan Projects to undertake a review of the Cabonne Settlement Strategy. The current settlement strategy was adopted in 2012 and informed the preparation of the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012. The plan has now been in effect for eight (8) years, during which time Cabonne has experienced growth in both population and number of dwellings.
The review will identify land use strategies to identify an appropriate supply of land for growth in residential areas and settlements for the next 20 years. The strategy also seeks to include the R5 Large Lot Residential areas into the strategy that were previously considered under the Council’s of Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Sub-Regional Rural and Industrial Land Strategy 2008.
As part of the review, Cabonne Council will be holding pop up engagement sessions in Canowindra and Eugowra. This will provide the community and key stakeholders with a chance to have a say in the future development outcomes for each settlement which includes the desired future character and land use outcomes that the community (and Council) are aiming for and how the Council expects to achieve them while promoting forward planning and increased certainty for the community. It will also help Council staff interpret and administer what is needed to implement the outcomes of the strategy.
The engagement sessions will be held on Monday, 30 November outside the Old Vic Inn, Gaskill Street, Canowindra at 10am – 12pm and 4pm – 6pm. Tuesday, 1 December at the Eugowra Community Bowls & Recreation Club, Hill Street, Eugowra at 4pm – 6pm. In the event you are unable to attend one of the engagement sessions, you are invited to contact Council’s Development Services team on 02 6392 3265 to arrange a suitable time.
What's On
8 Apr – Badge Draw at Canowindra Services Club, drawn at 7:30pm. Mega meat tray and $500 up for grabs!
9 Apr – Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall from 9:30am-12pm.
11 Apr – New Vogue Dance at Canowindra Services Club from 2-6pm. Live music. Everyone welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Cost $10 for dancers.
13 Apr – Dementia Carers Support Group at Canowindra Community Health Cen- tre from 10am to 12pm. RSVP 6364 4350.
13 Apr – Tai Chi at Canowindra Public School hall at 5pm.
14 Apr – Angela Ellis Boot Camp at Moorbel Hall at 6am.
14 Apr – Angela Ellis Fitness Low Impact Class at Moorbel Hall at 7pm.
15 Apr – Bingo at Canowindra Bowling Club at 11:30am.
16 Apr – Flickerfest Best Australian Short Film Festival in Canowindra at The Palms, 33 Gaskill St, next to Finn’s Store. Including local film, Dust Cloud with talk from director Trudi Houston.
17 Apr – A Taste of Canowindra in Canowindra, all day. Local food, wine and entertainment from the businesses in and around Canowindra.
17 Apr – Flickerfest Family Friendly Short Film Festival at The Palms, 33 Gaskill St, next to Finn’s Store. Rated PG. Family pass $40.
22 Apr – Wrap With Love at Home and Community Care office at 10am. All knitters welcome.
22 Apr – Country Women’s Association Meeting at CWA Hall at 6:30pm. Canowindra Music and Events at Moorbel Hall. Mitch Grainger, dinner and a show with A Taste of the Blues. Tickets available at 123tix.com.au
23 Apr – Canowindra International Balloon Challenge.
30 Apr – Flickerfest Comedy Short Film Festival at The Palms, 33 Gaskill St, next to Finn’s Store. Rated MA15+.
1 May – Cabonne Community Glow and Night Markets at Cabonne Community Glow and night markets from 3pm to 9pm. Adults $10, children $2. Tickets from 123tix.com.au
1 May – AC/DC Tribute Show at Canowindra Services Club. $35 tickets now on sale.
2 May – Cudal/Cargo Lions Swap Meet at Cudal Showground from 6am. Site fees will be $10 each and admission fees for the public will be $2 per adult.
Save the Date – 1-4 Oct St Edward’s School Reunion Contact Jenny Middleton on 0400 331 096 or Jeanette Wheeldon on 0429 633 342.