COOK SHIRE COUNCIL
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

5th July 2006

....The latest Council News, Community Events, Job Vacancies, Tenders
                                                                      - its all here on the Noticeboard...

WHAT’S ON
2 - 9 July - NAIDOC Week Celebrations
       Watch this space for more info.
10 July - RADF Community Workshop 6.30pm
10 - 24 July  - Kerby at the Powerhouse
16–22 July Disability Week
20 July - Disability Week Walkathon 9.30am
22 July - Cooktown Annual Races
11 August - RADF 1st Round Funding for 2006/2007 Closes 
   
COOK SHIRE COUNCIL’S
DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME
Residents of the Cooktown region can review Cook Shire Council's Draft Planning Scheme while shopping at the IGA Centre this week. Lisa Miller, Administration Officer for Planning and Environment at Cook Shire Council will be located outside the IGA on Thursday, 6 July and Friday, 7 July between 11.00am and 3.00pm to assist people in finding information and answering questions relating to the Draft Planning Scheme.
Council would advise that any review of the Draft Planning Scheme can only be considered by Council in response to a correctly made written submission. Council have made submission forms available for your convenience or you may submit your own submission in writing.

2006/7 COUNCIL BUDGET
Cook Shire Council held a Special Meeting to consider the 2006-2007 Budget as part of the June 2006 Council Meeting.  For further information or to view operational plan and budget content please contact the Cook Shire Office or one of the Shire Libraries.

POSITIONS VACANT
Highly dedicated and motivated persons are now invited to apply for the following positions.
- Survey Assistant -Closes Friday 7 July 2006.
- Motor Mechanic/ Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Closes Friday 14 July 2006
- Casual Clerical Employment - Closes Friday 14 July 2006
- Project Officer (Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program) -Closes Friday 21 July 2006
Applicants must obtain information kits and address the specific selection criteria. All applications should be addressed to the Acting Chief Executive Officer and marked Confidential Job Application with the relevant HRM No.  Information kits are available by contacting (07) 4069 5444 or via email at mmulhall@cook.qld.gov.au or downloaded from here.
The Cook Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND
FIRST ROUND FUNDING - 2006/2007
RADF is a partnership program between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Local Government to support arts and cultural development in the community.
Applications are invited from persons interested in obtaining assistance with funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund.  Funding is available under the following headings:

• Individual Professional Development
• Projects
• Skill Development Workshops
• Concept Development

(For example, previous RADF recipients include- Cooktown Writers Group for book publishing and printing, Musical Bands for production, Cooktown Arts Society for workshops, Cooktown Discovery Festival for musical performances)
Application Forms are available from all Libraries within the Shire and from the Council office in Charlotte Street, Cooktown.  Applications close with Cook Shire Council at 4.45 pm on Friday, 11 August, 2006. 

 RADF COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 
MONDAY JULY 10 2006 - 6.30
Artists, community groups ,  cultural event organisers  - wish to find out how to obtain a grant? If so, the RADF community workshop is for you!
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) can provide funding to you as an individual or an organisation for a wide range of arts and cultural activities.
The RADF Advisory Committee and Cook Shire Council is holding a workshop that explains how the  program works and how to best access grant funds.  
If you have ideas for arts and cultural activities that you think may be eligible for funding, come and talk about them and get yourself started on the application process.
The Workshop is to be held on Monday evening 10 July, 2006 starting at 6.30pm at the Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery, Charlotte Street Cooktown. A light supper will be provided.  Members of the Cook Shire RADF  Advisory committee will be present also to discuss ideas with you.
Please contact Council's RADF Liaison Officer Sally Saw on (07) 4069 5444 or email ssaw@cook.qld.gov.au for more information.

REMINDER - PARKING AT BOTANIC GARDENS
Please could all residents and visitors park on the road reserve and car park not on the lawn when visiting Cooktown Botanic Gardens.   Doing so results in severe damage to the irrigation.

 COOKTOWN GARDEN COMPETITION - WINNERS
Council would like to thank all entries into the annual Gardening Competition.
Congratulations to our Winners this year: 
Business Property - 1st Cooktown Holiday Park, 2nd Pam’s Place
Small Residential – 1st  A & E Jones
Large Residential – 1st J Moffatt, 2nd S & I Juffs
 
COOKTOWN COMMUNITY POOL
WINTER HOURS & FEES FROM 1 JULY
New pool entry fees will be implemented from July 1 onwards and due to customer demand Council has changed the pool opening hours to the following:
Open 6am to 7.30am Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and 1pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

AQUA AEROBICS
Aqua Aerobics Classes are still on Wednesday 5.15pm and Saturday 11am – Minimum 5 per session for sessions to go ahead, please call or leave a message at the pool on 4069 6928 in advance to book.   If there is the demand for an early afternoon Aqua Aerobics session Council will run this – please register expressions of interest with the pool attendants.

COOK SHIRE LIBRARY INFORMATION
Laura Library will reopen on Saturday 8 July, 2006.

DISABILITY WEEK JULY 16 -22
Cooktown Walk-a-thon Thursday July 20
Assemble Corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets 9.30am - Everyone welcome to join in
Disability touches the lives of most Queenslanders in some way - through the experiences we have with friends and family, in the school, at the workplace and in the community.
The Disability Action Week theme, Changing Queensland, reflects the improvements and changes that are being made to create a more positive outlook for people with a disability.
It also highlights the important role communities have in driving change at a local level.
So join the Cook Shire Council, Disability Service Queensland and Community Options Program (Queensland Health) for a walk-a-thon to experience potential access issues for those in a wheelchair, with walking aids or with prams.
Morning tea will be served after the walk to replenish the energy levels. 
For further information please contact Council's Community Services Division on 40695444 or Barb Leys at Disability Services Queensland on 40695940

COUNCIL OPENING HOURS

COOK SHIRE COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
121 Charlotte Street
PO Box 3, Cooktown, QLD 4895
Phone:              (07) 4069 5444
Fax:                  (07) 4069 5423
E-mail              mail@cook.qld.gov.au
Web:                www.cooktowns.com

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