Upper Hunter Shire Council has placed its Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) for 2025–2026 on public exhibition from 12:00pm, Thursday 1 May 2025 until 4:30pm, Thursday 29 May 2025.
The Draft DPOP sets out Council’s priorities and strategic direction for the remainder of the current three-year electoral term. It also outlines the specific actions, budgets and performance measures for the 2025–2026 financial year.
Inspection of Draft DPOP:
The draft DPOP and supporting documents are available for viewing at the Council’s Offices located at:
- 135 Liverpool Street, Scone
- 42 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
- 47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
Documents can be inspected during normal business hours.
Additionally, the draft DPOP is available for download here:
Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2025 - 26(PDF, 10MB)
Exhibition Period: From 1 May 2025 to 29 May 2025
Community Consultation Sessions:
Council will conduct community consultation meetings for the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan in conjunction with the Community Advisory Committee meetings held in the four main townships.
The intended dates and venues for these sessions during May are as follows:
• Aberdeen – 12 May 2025, 5:00pm – Aberdeen Community Hall
• Murrurundi – 14 May 2025, 5:00pm – Murrurundi CWA Hall
• Scone – 19 May 2025, 5:00pm – Scone Council Chambers
• Merriwa – 21 May 2025, 5:00pm – Merriwa Meeting Room
Submissions:
Written submissions are invited and should be addressed to:
Mail:
The General Manager
Upper Hunter Shire Council
PO Box 208
SCONE, NSW 2337
Email: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Submissions must be received by close of business on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
For further information, please call the Council on (02) 6540 1100. We look forward to your active participation and valuable input