Wingecarribee Shire joins national call to “Drive so others survive” Published on 13 May 2026 Wingecarribee Shire Council is encouraging residents to take part in National Road Safety Week 2026 by pledging to “Drive so others survive” and helping raise awareness of road safety across the community. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements, Community Safety
Temporary closure of amenities at Leighton Gardens and Lake Alexandra Published on 12 May 2026 Wingecarribee Shire Council advises residents and visitors that essential floor renewal works will be carried out at the public amenities blocks at Leighton Gardens and Lake Alexandra from Friday 15 May to Friday 29 May 2026. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements, Improvement Works
Chemical CleanOut Day – Safely dispose of household chemicals Published on 05 May 2026 Wingecarribee Shire Council’s annual Chemical CleanOut Day will be held on Sunday, 17 May 2026, at the Wingecarribee Shire Works Depot from 9:00am to 3:30pm. This free event provides residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals, including items such as household cleaners, garden chemicals, paints and batteries. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements, Waste
Mayor Rejects Misleading Claims on Council DA Performance Published on 29 April 2026 Statement from Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick. The comments made on radio today regarding Wingecarribee Shire Council’s development assessment (DA) processes were disappointing particularly due to conflicting and inconsistent messages from the Hon Paul Scully MP - Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements
Council Chamber Seating Updated for Safer Workplace Published on 15 April 2026 Council implemented a revised seating arrangement in the Chamber at the April 2026 Council Meeting. The Chamber is both a workplace and a place of public decision-making, and Council has a legislative obligation to provide a safe and respectful working environment. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements
Make sure your firewood is sourced sustainably this winter Published on 15 April 2026 As temperatures drop, residents are encouraged to choose sustainably sourced firewood to help protect our natural environment and biodiversity. Collecting firewood from Council-managed land, bushland reserves, roadsides and national parks is not permitted, and penalties may apply. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements
Mayor corrects misinformation on Council rates Published on 13 April 2026 Mayor Fitzpatrick has addressed recent commentary circulating in the community regarding Council’s finances and proposed changes to rates and charges. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Announcements / Statements
April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting Published on 09 April 2026 Wingecarribee Shire Council will hold an Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from 3.30 pm. Tagged as: , Community Announcements / Statements
Applications open for Wingecarribee ClubGRANTS community funding Published on 31 March 2026 Wingecarribee Shire Council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for the 2026 ClubGRANTS Category 1 funding program, with applications open until Sunday 31 May 2026. Tagged as: , Community