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Financial Sustainability Review

Walcha Council has adopted a budget deficit over the last two financial years which is not a sustainable proposition.  In accordance with Council’s procurement policy, several quotes were sought to undertake a Financial Sustainability Review.  The proposal from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) provided Council with the most robust and cost-effective proposal and was subsequently engaged.

After several months of intense data scrutiny, and acknowledging the independent UTS team of Professor Drew, Professor Miyazaki, and Professor Ferreira, it is clear that Council is not financially sustainable.  There are a number of reasons for this as outlined in the Reports.

Professor Drew has compiled a number of videos explaining the entire process.  They are :

Council takes the opportunity with the presentation of the independent UTS Reports to also provide our community a better understanding of the ‘business of Council’.  To that end please view our “We are Walcha” brochure.

Walcha Council having decided to seek a Special Rate Variation (SRV), unanimously supports a dialogue with its community and this was completed on Wednesday 19 October at the Walcha Bowling Club Community Meeting.  We held 7 community meetings in total and 2 listening engagements direct with our Councillors and General Manager.

We have 2 surveys for ratepayers.

The Initial Survey was initially posted to all ratepayers with the “We are Walcha” brochure (link above) and a Fact Sheet.
The  Second Survey was  given to those that attended a Community Meeting.  If you have mislaid your copy download it from the link or collect a copy of either Survey at the Council office.
  • Any questions? Please ring us on 6774 2500 or email: council@walcha.nsw.gov.au
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Clr Gregory Schaefer

Ward A

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Schaefer has been elected as Walcha Council’s Delegate to the following Committees:

  • New England Bush Fire Management Committee
  • Walcha Local Liquor Accord Committee

Clr Aurora Reilly

Ward D

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Reilly is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Youth Advisory Council
  • Walcha Council Audit Risk & Improvement Committee

And has also been elected to be Council’s Delegate on the following organisations:

  • NSW Public Libraries New England Zone Committee
  • Central Northern Regional Library Committee
  • Walcha Community Consultative Committee

Clr Anne-Marie Pointing

Ward B

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Pointing is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Preschool Advisory Committee

Clr Eric Noakes

Ward B

First Elected to Council on 10 September 2016.

Elected as Mayor on 28 September 2016. Re-elected unopposed on 22 December 2021.

Councillor Noakes is Council’s Delelgate on the following Committees:

  • Namoi Councils Joint Organisation
  • Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA)
  • Mid North Weight of Loads Group
  • Walcha Local Health Committee

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Arts Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Advisory Committee

Clr Scott Kermode

Ward C

First Elected to Council on 10 September 2016

Elected as Deputy Mayor on 22 December 2021

Councillor Kermode is Council’s Delegate on the following Committees:

  • New England Weeds Authority

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Capital Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee

Clr Nena Hicks

Ward C

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Hicks is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council’s Art Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council’s Audit Risk & Improvement Committee
  • Walcha Council’s General Manager’s Performance Review Committee

 

Clr Hicks is Council’s Delegate on the following organisation:

  • Arts North West

Clr Kevin Ferrier

Ward A

First elected to Council in 1991.

Was elected as Deputy Mayor from 2000 – 2012.

Councillor Ferrier is a Member of the following Walcha Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Community Care Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Motorcycle Rally Advisory Committee

Contact Details

Walcha Council
Phone: 02 6774 2500
Fax: 02 6777 1181
E – council@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Clr Mark Berry

Ward A

First elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Berry has been elected to the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Motorcycle Rally Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council's General Manager's Performance Review Committee