LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD HAVE YOUR SAY COUNCIL NEWS 86 SHORTER TIME-LIMITED PARKING TRIAL FOR 4 PARKING SPACES in the Leeton CBD COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING GRANTS AWARDED 2025/26 Round One Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed trial for shorter time-limited parking for four (4) parking spaces in the Leeton CBD, aimed at improving access to parking for shoppers needing only a quick visit to a shop, typically for takeaway, taxis or such like. The consultation invites CBD business owners, shoppers and patrons to share their experiences with parking in the town centre, including how often they have difficulty finding a space, where parking pressures are most noticeable across specific streets or near particular businesses, and whether shorter time-limited parking for four parking spaces in the CBD could help improve turnover. Participants are also asked whether 15 minute or 30 minute limits should apply for these four parking spots. If supported by the community, the shorter time- limited parking trial would commence in March 2026 and operate for a six-month period. Submissions are open now and will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 30 January 2026. To complete the online survey please visit haveyoursay.leeton.nsw. gov.au or scan the QR code on the right. At its 1 December 2025 Meeting, Council approved 7 applications for funding totalling $11,222 under Round One of the 2025/26 Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme as recommended by the Community Grant Funding Committee. The recipients approved for funding were: All Nations Christian Fellowship Leeton $2,000 to cover insurance costs associated with delivering food to families in need within the community. Leeton Army Cadet Unit $1,700 to purchase new radio communication equipment to support training activities both in the field and at the depot. Leeton Little Athletics $1,267 for the purchase of a portable air conditioning unit for the canteen. Leeton Multicultural Support Group (LMSG) $2,000 to go towards crisis funding for vulnerable CALD community, such as accommodation, food and medical costs. Riverina Riding Club $1,555 to reposition the entrance gate at Wamoon Recreational Reserve for safer access. Riverina Roadrunners $2,000 to cover costs associated with traffic management for their Show and Shine event in August 2026. St Peter's Anglican Church Leeton $700 to update portable sound system in the church hall. PUBLIC NOTICE CHRISTMAS CLOSURES AND OPERATING HOURS Leeton Shire Council has a variety of facilities and services that will experience closures or interruptions over the 2025/26 Christmas and New Year holiday period. Council Administration Building, Depot and Library Will be closed from 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 until 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2025. Council Emergencies During the closure period, please contact Council's Emergency After Hours Call Centre on (02) 6953 0911. Kerbside Waste and Recycling Collection NO bins will be collected on Christmas Day. The bins scheduled for pick up on Christmas Day (Thursday) will be picked up on Friday 26 December 2025. The bins scheduled for pickup on Friday 26 December 2025 will be picked up on Saturday 27 December 2025. All other bin collection days remain the same over Christmas and New Year. Please ensure all your bins are placed out the night before as collection may be ahead of schedule. LELC and Vacation Care Program Leeton Early Learning Centre will be closed from 5.45pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 until 7.45am on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Leeton Vacation Care will be closed from 6pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 until 8am on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Booking enquiries for the Vacation Care program can be made via outofschoolcare@leeton.nsw.gov.au. Leeton Landfill & Recycling Centre Will be closed on Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day), Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) and Thursday 1 January 2025 (New Year's Day). Normal opening hours apply on all other days. Contact: (02) 6955 6384 Leeton Museum & Art Gallery (LMAG) / Visitor Information Centre (VIC) LMAG will remain open from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday, except public holidays. It will act temporarily as the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) over the Christmas/New Year period. Contact: (02) 6953 0993 | Enquiries: Imag@leeton.nsw.gov.au Leeton Indoor Stadium/Leeton Sporting Ovals Will be available for bookings, except for public holidays. Booking forms available at www.leeton. nsw.gov.au or via email enquiry to recreation@leeton.nsw.gov.au Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre Commencing from Saturday 20 December 2025, the pool will be open 6.00am to 7.30am & 10.00am to 7.30pm (Mon-Fri), 10.00am to 7.30pm (Saturdays) and 8.00am - 7.30pm (Sundays). Will be open every day except on Christmas Day. On both Boxing Day & New Year's Day, the Leeton Pool will have reduced hours, with the opening times being 1.00pm to 7.00pm (Boxing Day) & 10.00am to 7.30pm (New Year's Day). Contact: (02) 6953 2087 | Enquiries: recreation@leeton.nsw. gov.au Whitton Swimming Pool Commencing from Saturday 20 December 2025, the pool will be open 1.00pm to 7.00pm. Will be open every day except on Christmas Day. Enquiries: recreation@leeton.nsw.gov.au Whitton Transfer Station Whitton Transfer Station will operate as normal over the Christmas break. Open Wednesday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and Sundays 8.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: (02) 6955 6384 The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of Leeton Shire Council would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL T: 02 6953 0911 F: 02 6953 0977 E: council@leeton.nsw.gov.au 23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 02 6953 0911 www.leeton.nsw.gov.au fin LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD HAVE YOUR SAY COUNCIL NEWS 86 SHORTER TIME - LIMITED PARKING TRIAL FOR 4 PARKING SPACES in the Leeton CBD COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING GRANTS AWARDED 2025/26 Round One Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed trial for shorter time - limited parking for four ( 4 ) parking spaces in the Leeton CBD , aimed at improving access to parking for shoppers needing only a quick visit to a shop , typically for takeaway , taxis or such like . The consultation invites CBD business owners , shoppers and patrons to share their experiences with parking in the town centre , including how often they have difficulty finding a space , where parking pressures are most noticeable across specific streets or near particular businesses , and whether shorter time - limited parking for four parking spaces in the CBD could help improve turnover . Participants are also asked whether 15 minute or 30 minute limits should apply for these four parking spots . If supported by the community , the shorter time- limited parking trial would commence in March 2026 and operate for a six - month period . Submissions are open now and will close at 5.00pm on Friday , 30 January 2026 . To complete the online survey please visit haveyoursay.leeton.nsw . gov.au or scan the QR code on the right . At its 1 December 2025 Meeting , Council approved 7 applications for funding totalling $ 11,222 under Round One of the 2025/26 Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme as recommended by the Community Grant Funding Committee . The recipients approved for funding were : All Nations Christian Fellowship Leeton $ 2,000 to cover insurance costs associated with delivering food to families in need within the community . Leeton Army Cadet Unit $ 1,700 to purchase new radio communication equipment to support training activities both in the field and at the depot . Leeton Little Athletics $ 1,267 for the purchase of a portable air conditioning unit for the canteen . Leeton Multicultural Support Group ( LMSG ) $ 2,000 to go towards crisis funding for vulnerable CALD community , such as accommodation , food and medical costs . Riverina Riding Club $ 1,555 to reposition the entrance gate at Wamoon Recreational Reserve for safer access . Riverina Roadrunners $ 2,000 to cover costs associated with traffic management for their Show and Shine event in August 2026 . St Peter's Anglican Church Leeton $ 700 to update portable sound system in the church hall . PUBLIC NOTICE CHRISTMAS CLOSURES AND OPERATING HOURS Leeton Shire Council has a variety of facilities and services that will experience closures or interruptions over the 2025/26 Christmas and New Year holiday period . Council Administration Building , Depot and Library Will be closed from 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 until 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2025 . Council Emergencies During the closure period , please contact Council's Emergency After Hours Call Centre on ( 02 ) 6953 0911 . Kerbside Waste and Recycling Collection NO bins will be collected on Christmas Day . The bins scheduled for pick up on Christmas Day ( Thursday ) will be picked up on Friday 26 December 2025. The bins scheduled for pickup on Friday 26 December 2025 will be picked up on Saturday 27 December 2025. All other bin collection days remain the same over Christmas and New Year . Please ensure all your bins are placed out the night before as collection may be ahead of schedule . LELC and Vacation Care Program Leeton Early Learning Centre will be closed from 5.45pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 until 7.45am on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Leeton Vacation Care will be closed from 6pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 until 8am on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Booking enquiries for the Vacation Care program can be made via outofschoolcare@leeton.nsw.gov.au . Leeton Landfill & Recycling Centre Will be closed on Thursday 25 December 2025 ( Christmas Day ) , Friday 26 December 2025 ( Boxing Day ) and Thursday 1 January 2025 ( New Year's Day ) . Normal opening hours apply on all other days . Contact : ( 02 ) 6955 6384 Leeton Museum & Art Gallery ( LMAG ) / Visitor Information Centre ( VIC ) LMAG will remain open from 10am to 3pm , Monday to Saturday , except public holidays . It will act temporarily as the Visitor Information Centre ( VIC ) over the Christmas / New Year period . Contact : ( 02 ) 6953 0993 | Enquiries : Imag@leeton.nsw.gov.au Leeton Indoor Stadium / Leeton Sporting Ovals Will be available for bookings , except for public holidays . Booking forms available at www.leeton . nsw.gov.au or via email enquiry to recreation@leeton.nsw.gov.au Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre Commencing from Saturday 20 December 2025 , the pool will be open 6.00am to 7.30am & 10.00am to 7.30pm ( Mon - Fri ) , 10.00am to 7.30pm ( Saturdays ) and 8.00am - 7.30pm ( Sundays ) . Will be open every day except on Christmas Day . On both Boxing Day & New Year's Day , the Leeton Pool will have reduced hours , with the opening times being 1.00pm to 7.00pm ( Boxing Day ) & 10.00am to 7.30pm ( New Year's Day ) . Contact : ( 02 ) 6953 2087 | Enquiries : recreation@leeton.nsw . gov.au Whitton Swimming Pool Commencing from Saturday 20 December 2025 , the pool will be open 1.00pm to 7.00pm . Will be open every day except on Christmas Day . Enquiries : recreation@leeton.nsw.gov.au Whitton Transfer Station Whitton Transfer Station will operate as normal over the Christmas break . Open Wednesday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and Sundays 8.30am to 12.30pm . Contact : ( 02 ) 6955 6384 The Mayor , Councillors and Staff of Leeton Shire Council would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year ! LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL T : 02 6953 0911 F : 02 6953 0977 E : council@leeton.nsw.gov.au 23-25 Chelmsford Place , Leeton AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 02 6953 0911 www.leeton.nsw.gov.au fin