Contact Council

Hay Shire Council
134 Lachlan Street, PO Box 141
Hay NSW 2711

General Manager

David Webb

Open:

Mon — Fri, 9AM to 4PM

Phone:

(02) 6990 1100

Fax:

(02) 6993 1288

Email:

mail@hay.nsw.gov.au Click Here

News & Council Updates

                  
					 18 December 2025
					
                  Christmas and New Closure arrangements
                  
                  Hay Shire Council Office’s and Facilities will be closed from 24th December 2025 and re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026. Garbage Collections are unchanged however collection times may change, the Waste Transfer station will be open on Boxing Day, the Swimming Pool will be open most days, closing Christmas and Boxing Day
                  
					 15 December 2025
					
                  John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool replacement grand opening
                  
                  John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool replacement grand opening. Friday 19th december 2025, gates open at 10am,  Formalities from 11am 

Come along and celebrate the fully refurbished pools

					 5 November 2025
					
                  Public Notice – Presentation of financial statements
                  
                  In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Hay Shire Council advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 27/11/2025 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30/06/2025. A summary of the Financial Statements is provided here 
                  
					 4 November 2025
					
                  Australia Day Awards 2026
                  
                  The Australia Day Committee invites the community to nominate local citizens for the 2026 Australia Awards to be presented at  Australia Day 2026. Nominations close Friday 12th December 2025.
                  
					 24 October 2025
					
                  Temporary Interruption to Fluoride Dosing
                  
                  Hay Shire Council advises that fluoride dosing at the Water Treatment Plant was temporarily suspended from 30 April 2025 due to equipment maintenance and safety upgrades.

Fluoridation will resume on Monday 27 October 2025, following system verifications and upgrades.

During this period, fluoride levels in the drinking water may have been below the recommended target. The water supply has remained safe to drink throughout this period.
                  
					 30 July 2025
					
                  Hay Shire Council Highlights Impact of Cost Shifting on Ratepayers and Services
                  
                  Hay Shire Council is calling for urgent reform to address the growing financial burden of cost shifting, which is undermining councils' ability to deliver vital local infrastructure and services. The full Media Release can be viewed here.