NOTICE OF EVENT ROAD CLOSURE: Adelaide Street, Wentworth | 8am – 1pm, Sunday 30 November 2025 The festive season is almost upon us and to celebrate, the Wentworth Christmas Market will be held on Sunday 30 November from 9.00am – 12.00pm.
This event is to be held in the section of Adelaide Street between Darling Street and Adams Street with logistics requiring this section of Adelaide Street, be closed from 8.00am – 1.00pm.
The above road closure will mean the residents on Adelaide Street will not have access during the specified times. Temporary access can be granted an hour before and after the event start and finish time while set-up and pack down is in progress or should unforeseen circumstances arise during this road closure for which access is required.
Should you require any clarification of the content of this letter please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the General Manager on 03 5027 5027.
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Wentworth Shire Council has introduced a major initiative to strengthen public participation and promote transparency with the launch of its new online community engagement platform, Engage Wentworth & Surrounds.
Powered by the Social Pinpoint technology widely used across Australia, this dedicated digital hub will become the central place for residents to share ideas, provide feedback on Council projects, and remain informed about local planning and key strategic directions. The initiative reinforces the Civic Leadership objectives identified in the Wentworth Shire Community Strategic Plan 2026–2036, particularly the community’s call for better communication and engagement, and broader consultation.
Wentworth Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Daniel Linklater, said “The platform will play a vital role in building trust and strengthening decision-making across the Shire. Our Community Strategic Plan is clear: our success relies on strong, ethical and inclusive civic leadership. Engage Wentworth & Surrounds is the tool that makes this possible. It ensures every resident, wherever they live across the Shire can genuinely participate in decisions that affect their lives.”
The Engage Wentworth & Surrounds platform supports the delivery of Council’s long-term planning documents, including the Community Strategic Plan 2026–2036 by strengthening leadership that is open, transparent and inclusive; the Economic Development Strategy 2025–2035 by supporting sustainable and well-planned growth that is respectful of stakeholders; the Community Engagement Strategy by providing inclusive, innovative and accessible methods of communication that reach all groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in remote areas; and the Resourcing Strategy by enabling informed decision-making and responsible resource allocation, consistent with the principles of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
Accessible at engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au, the platform offers a range of opportunities for residents to get involved, including interactive mapping tools for location-specific comments and project feedback, surveys and polls for structured consultation across a broad range of topics, and discussion forums that encourage community ideas and collaboration on strategic planning matters.
The platform allows users to follow projects relevant to where they live or subjects they care most about, helping them stay informed throughout the decision-making process.
Council is committed to ensuring that community input meaningfully influences outcomes wherever possible. All residents, businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to register at engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au and take part in shaping the future of Wentworth Shire.
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Notice for new Planning Applications The period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive) is excluded from the calculation of required public notification days as per Schedule 1, Part 1, Division 3 section 16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
All new development applications received by Council from 24 November 2025 will have their public notification fall within 20 December 2025. Any planning applications whose public notification days fall within 20 December 2025 and 10 January 2026 cannot be determined in 2025, and will be determined after 10 January 2026.
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Please be advised of a temporary closure as part of the shared footpath upgrade works along the Sturt Highway between Drings Hill and the Midway Centre.
The footpath will be closed to all pedestrians on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November to allow final asphalt works to be completed.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this short-term closure may cause and thanks the community for its patience and understanding.
We look forward to completing this important project soon for the benefit of both residents and visitors.
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Wentworth Shire Council is preparing to launch an exciting new way for our community to connect, share ideas and have a greater say in local decision-making.
In the coming days, Council will unveil engage. Wentworth & Surrounds — a dedicated online community engagement platform designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and stakeholders across the Shire to stay informed, provide feedback and help shape the future of our region.
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