We have also been receiving submissions directly to council and these will help us reach a final determination about how to proceed. Once the final amendments have been received from the production company, staff will process the new plan and develop a strategy that will ultimately deliver a renewed streetscape for the Bombala and Delegate communities.

Council recently held a civic reception for the Renew Cooma committee, which is a sub-committee of the Cooma Chamber of Commerce.  Council wanted to recognise the success of the project and congratulate the hard work of the members that made the project happen. 

Since the project was initiated there are a significant number of empty shop fronts that have been filled which vindicates how well this venture has worked. 

We also held another civic reception to welcome the District Governor of Rotary to Cooma.  It was great to welcome Steve Hill and see where he is planning to take to Rotary and his vision for the future.  Both receptions went really well and many of the community took time out of their busy schedules to attend.

The first round of the Snowy Monaro Community Grants has been allocated and Joe Vescio and I have been meeting with some of the winners, along with John Barilaro. 

Mr Barilaro was really keen to meet with winners from all over the region and speak with them face to face about their projects.

The second round of funding will open shortly, so I encourage any community non-for-profit groups to apply, regardless if you applied in the first round. Please keep an eye out as the opening date will be announced shortly.