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Crescent Head Holiday Park Revised Concept Plan

Council, as Crown Land Manager, manages five Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks (MVCHP).

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Crescent Head Foreshore Community Advisory Group

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Kempsey Airport comes to life for Family Fun Day

Published on 28 May 2024

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Kempsey Airport Family Open Day! Hosted by the Kempsey Flying Club and supported by the Kempsey Shire Council, the event promises a wide range of activities and displays for all ages.

Council Services over King's Birthday 2024

Published on 27 May 2024

There will be some changes to Council's services for libraries and customer service over the June long weekend.

Slim Dusty's Birthday morning tea

Published on 24 May 2024

We invite you to join us for a special morning tea event celebrating the legendary Slim Dusty's birthday on Thursday, June 13, 2024. As a tribute to one of Australia's most iconic country music stars, we're hosting a delightful morning tea from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.

Author Talk with Karly Lane

Published on 24 May 2024

The event with bestselling local author Karly Lane was a resounding success!

What happens next with the rate increase?

Published on 21 May 2024

The state government’s independent regulator has given Kempsey Shire Council permission to implement a rate increase of 24%, spread over two years. The proposal is for a 7.9% increase in property rates for the first year, followed by a 15% increase for 2025-26.

Now more than ever, let’s celebrate National Reconciliation Week

Published on 21 May 2024

Let's come together to celebrate National Reconciliation Week with a morning tea, smoking ceremony, and cultural activities on Dunghutti land on Monday 27 May 2024.

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Notices

Lot 333 DP805299, 322 Stuarts Point Road Yarrahapinni

On display until 17 June 2024

Council has received a Planning Proposal to amend the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan (KLEP) 2013.

The Planning Proposal aims to: amend the KLEP 2013 Zone Map and Lot Size Map to enable a future rural residential subdivision at Lot 333 DP805299, 322 Stuarts Point Road Yarrahappinni.

Upcoming weed tree works on Comara Terrace, Crescent Head

On display until 06 June 2024

From 9:00am on the morning of Wednesday 5 June, Council staff will be removing Umbrella trees from the median area of Comara Terrace, Crescent Head.

Lease of unused public roads

On display until 20 June 2024

Notice is hereby given that Kempsey Shire Council, under the Roads Act 1993 No 33 Division 2 Short term leases of unused public roads intends to enter into a lease for the following Road Reserves.

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