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25 YEARS OF SERVICE
On 10 July in the year 2000, Sharon started as a casual helping out our Records Department with administration work. One day per week she also filled in on the Customer Service desk.
Word spread, and soon she was assisting several departments in Council to catch up on paperwork.
A few years later, when the main Council offices moved to Nolan Street, Sharon was fulltime helping our community at the front desk.
The job's not always easy, but she still loves being closely connected with residents and businesses from across the Shire.
Her experience and familiar, friendly chats will continue to help you over the phone and at our Customer Service desk – hopefully for many more years to come.
Well done Sharon, and congratulations!
PARKING UPDATE
Central Business District
Our parking officers support local businesses by ensuring regular availability of convenient parking near their stores. As they rotate the areas covered throughout the week, they notice some vehicles repeatedly over-staying their welcome.
Exceeding the time limit incurs a fine of $70. Penalties for other offences, such as parking illegally or in a disabled space without an approved parking sticker, can be much higher.
Nature Strips
In response to community feedback, we've been focusing on nature strip parking. In areas of concern, we've dropped information flyers to remind residents why it's important to stick to the rules:
- It blocks footpaths and forces pedestrians to walk on the road
- Vehicles can damage infrastructure both above and below the ground
- It prevents emergency personnel from accessing key infrastructure
- Pedestrians are less visible to oncoming cars
- It restricts access for wheelchairs, scooter and pram users
We'll soon begin issuing infringement notices to those putting community safety and nature strip infrastructure at risk. Infringement Notices will be sent by mail.
