The establishment of cemeteries in specified environmental areas of the Goulburn Mulwaree Council will no longer be possible.

 

The council is endorsing a Planning Proposal to remove the permissibility of cemeteries in E 2 and E 3 environmental areas.

 

This will go to the Department of Planning and Environment for implementation.

 The status of the Crookwell Christmas in the Park committee as a representative 355 body of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council, has been rescinded.

 

It has been determined that the functions of the Christmas committee did not fit the parameters of council's core activities.

 

Nor does it provide a management role or advice to council in relation to operational matters.

 

The removal of the Christmas in the Park committee as a 355 body of council follows discussions between committee members and council officers.

 

A spokesperson says council's decision does not preclude the Christmas in the Park committee from meeting or undertaking projects.

 

The Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Christopher Prowse has announced a new parish priest for Goulburn's Mary, Queen of Apostles parish.

 

Father Joshy Kurien Thek-kin-dath is currently parish priest in Cootamundra and from September 28th, takes on the position in Goulburn.

 

He replaces Father Dermid Mc Dermott who retires as parish priest.

 

His last day will be Sunday, September 22nd.

 

Former Goulburn parish priest and now Vicar General of Canberra Goulburn, Father Tony Percy will take on the added responsibilities of parish priest at Wanniassa from August 24th.