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Public Notice: Closure of Urunga Lido - Council Statement

Published on 26 September 2025

Bellingen Shire Council acknowledges the strong community concern regarding the ongoing closure of the Urunga Lido and the recent discovery of asbestos fragments at the site.

Mayoral Column: Making Space for Young People

Published on 22 September 2025

If you’ve walked down Church Street in Bellingen recently, you may have noticed the much-loved chess tables are back. These new tables are the result of an innovative and collaborative project, designed and built by local young people with support from Council, the Youth Hub, local police, and local businesses.

Bellingen Youth Rebuild Church Street Chess Tables

Published on 16 September 2025

Young people in Bellingen came together this month to celebrate the installation of brand-new chess tables on the much-loved Church Street.

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Events

Animal Bag Tag Craft - Urunga Library

01 October 2025

Calling all creative crafters! Get decorating at your local library and design your very own library bag.

Painted Rock Art - Bellingen Library

01 October 2025

Come into Bellingen Library and turn your rocks into bright pops of colour; think toadstools, dinosaurs, flowers, gnomes, animals - wherever your imagination takes you!

Design a Library Bag - Dorrigo Library

01 October 2025

Come along to Bellingen Library and create a felt animal bag tag for your school bag.

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Your Say

Community Consultation: Summervilles Road Bridges Replacement

Submissions closing on 29 September 2025, 11:59 PM

Council is seeking to apply for funding through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program to replace two single-lane bridges on Summervilles Road. Please complete the quick survey and share your thoughts on how these improvements could benefit the local community.