Yass Valley Council - Newsletter May/June 2025

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UPDATE FROM MAYOR JASMIN JONES

Barton Highway Community Rally.

I felt it was vitally important I support the Barton Highway Duplication rally, organised by local residents Tim and Tara Davaris through the 'Duplicate The Barton Community Action Group'. The strong advocacy and impressive turnout from MCA, concerned locals, Yass Valley Councillors, Yass Valley Business Chamber President Jack Walker, former Mayor & Regional Development Australia Chair Mrs Rowena Abbey, plus Riverina Federal election candidates was truly inspiring, with candidates attending pledging their support for the duplication and prioritisation of the Murrumbateman Bypass. It was great to see excellent media coverage helping to amplify the message that regional lives and local voices matter - and that the Barton Highway is a priority.

Path To The All-Abilities Playground

We are progressing as quickly as possible with the selection of a site for the new all-abilities playground in Murrumbateman. The community survey will provide valuable insights into public preferences between the former sand arena site at the Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds and the Hercules St site. Council has also resolved to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the two potential locations, which, along with other planning considerations, will inform the final decision. Our aim is to have all the necessary information ready for Councillors to vote on this at the May 22nd Council meeting.

Mornings with the Mayor - Monday 26 May

If you would like to address an issue, raise a concern or make a suggestion, you can book a 10 min slot with the Mayor Jasmin Jones and the Deputy Mayor Kristin Butler. Meetings can be in person at the Council offices in Yass, Comur Street, or online via Teams.

WELCOMING OUR NEW CEO

We officially welcomed Ms Gayleen Burley as our new CEO. Gayleen has started with tremendous energy, having a busy first week that included a visit from the NSW Roads Minister on her first day, TV and ABC Radio interviews, meeting the Riverina sitting member Mr Michael McCormack, introductions to local business and community leaders, and her first Council meeting. She has a clear set of priorities, and I look forward to supporting her and the executive management team in achieving the Council's key objectives.

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