Merger for Harden and Cootamundra Shires
Following a combined meeting of Harden and Cootamundra Councils on Tuesday 14th April both Councils have now determined to prepare a Council Merger Proposal and begin consultation with residents, ratepayers and staff.
Harden Shire Council Mayor, John Horton has advised “commencing the week of 11th May 2015 every household in Harden and Cootamundra will receive an information package outlining the merger proposal and asking for constructive community feedback on the proposal.”
Additional information will also be available from both Council offices and on websites www.harden.nsw.gov.au and www.cootamundra.nsw.gov.au from this date.
This will be followed by a series of public meetings in the towns and villages of both Shires providing opportunity for residents to receive detailed information about the proposed merger and to have any questions or concerns answered.
Public meetings will be held in the Harden shire as follows:
Date Time Location
14/5/15 7.00pm Harden Country Club Auditorium
21/5/15 7.00pm Galong Hall
26/5/15 7.00pm Wombat Recreation Clubhouse
27/5/15 7.00pm Jugiong Hall
The outcome of the consultation process will be reported to meetings of both Councils in June following which the merger proposal will be submitted to the State Government for approval.
