Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 3 March 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week.
February Ordinary Council Meeting Upper Hunter Shire Council Embarks on Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Community Services
Revitalising Upper Hunter: Council begins Place Branding project Upper Hunter Shire Council Launches Community-Driven Place Identity Project in Partnership with Branding Agency 'For The People'
Hannah Gillett, Upper Hunter Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2025 Hannah’s journey leading up to the Australia Day Awards was shaped by the opportunities that came from attending the Adelaide Leadership Summit last year. She describes this experience as a turning point, opening doors for her as a young leader and paving the way for further growth. Inspired by this, she was involved in organising a local Leadership Summit at St Joseph’s Aberdeen.
Fair Funding for the Bush: Council Calls for Greater Regional Support Council is calling for stronger financial support for country councils following the release of the Your Council Report 23/24. The figures highlight the growing gap between rural and metropolitan councils, with regional communities facing increasing financial strain.
July Council Meeting Recap Council discussed the SRV application for 2025/2026, adopted the LTFP, and deferred the Upper Hunter Land Use Strategy 2024. They reviewed Warbirds Over Scone 2024, adopted the Jefferson Park Masterplan, and received an update on the joint water treatment plant project with Muswellbrook Shire Council.