Hawkesbury City Council is inviting community members to view and comment on its Draft Events Sponsorship Policy , which is on public exhibition at www . yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au up to close of business on Friday , 12 January 2024 .

A hard copy of the Draft Policy can also be viewed during the exhibition period at Council ’ s Administration Building , 366 George Street , Windsor from 9am to 4pm .

Council is currently reviewing its Events Sponsorship Policy , which helps guide sponsorship of Council activities and programs .

The Draft Policy outlines the principles of sponsorship provided by Council to community groups , not-for-profit organisations and private organisations . It establishes a transparent framework for the provision of monetary and in-kind sponsorship by Council for external programs in accordance with the Event Sponsorship Program .

It also establishes a transparent approach to the way Council sources and manages sponsorship of Council programs and events to provide a greater benefit to the local community based on a clear set of objectives and criteria in the Commercial Assessment Criteria Matrix

and the Community Assessment Criteria Matrix .

Council will receive online submissions via www . yourhawkesburyyoursay . com . au or in writing addressed to the General Manager by mail to Hawkesbury City Council , PO Box 146 , WINDSOR NSW 2756 , or email council @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au up to close of business on Friday , 12 January 2024 .

All submissions will be considered and may be included in a Council meeting business paper . Your submission , and any personal information , is accessible by any person upon written application , subject to Council ’ s Privacy Management Plan

and the Government Information ( Public Access ) Act , 2009 .

The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary , however , if not provided , may affect consideration of the submission . The information will ultimately be stored in Council ’ s records system .

For any enquiries regarding this matter , contact Suzanne Stuart , Manager Corporate Communications and Events on 4560 4444 or attention email enquiries to council @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au with reference to the Draft Events Sponsorship Policy .

POLITICS

with Susan Templeman MP

As we start the New Year , thoughts of the next Federal Budget are probably a long way from anyone ’ s mind .

But for us , in government , seeking input from the community on ideas about how we can make life easier for households and businesses is important , that ’ s why we ’ re inviting people to make a pre-budget submission , and let us know what your priorities are and share any ideas you have on how we can make life easier .

We know 2023 was tough with rising interest rates and the increases in the cost of living squeezing many people .

Fighting inflation was a key focus for us and as the year ended , there were hopeful signs that the actions we ’ ve taken were helping to ease the pressure . We made a historic investment in Medicare , tripling bulk billing incentives to directly benefit more than 63,000 people in Macquarie when they visit the GP .

Our Energy Price Relief Plan has helped eligible families and small

businesses in Macquarie save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills .

Cheaper childcare lowered fees have saved young families from big increases . And we delivered 180,000 fee-free TAFE places with more to come in 2024 . We want to know if you have benefited from these policies , what you think is working and what other ideas or suggestions you have for the Government .

For many national organisations making a pre-budget submission to the government is standard practice .

While submission are always open to local businesses , community groups and individuals , many people might not realise this option is open to them .

To ensure that your views are considered , all those interested should make a submission by January 25 , 2024 .

It is always a privilege to represent the Hawkesbury as your Federal Member , and I look forward to continuing to advocate for our community in the year ahead .

Further information is available on the Treasury website .