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All playgrounds are open for community use. 

Update: 28 September: 
Yass Library: The Yass Library will be closed to the public but will continue to provide click and collect to the community. The Library will resume it’s normal operating hours from Monday, 11 October.
To keep our staff and community safe, we will be taking a cautious approach in the reopening of our services and amenities. The reopening of our services on Monday, 11 October coincides with the announcement made by the NSW Government which states restrictions will be eased for those that have received double dose vaccination on this date.

The Yass Library Click and Collect service will be starting up again next week from Monday 20 September 2021. For more information, please visit the library Facebook Page. 

If you currently have anything on loan, please hold on to the items until we reopen. Don't worry all current loans will continue to be automatically extended.

If you have any questions, our staff will still be taking phone calls and answering emails, please call 6226 1305 or email library@yass.nsw.gov.au.

For more information on online Library resources: see our Libraries page

A COVID-19 Plan is in place and bookings are being accepted.

The Animal Shelter is currently closed for animal surrenders

Update: 28 September:
Councils administration building will remain closed for face to face transactions until Monday, 11 October. For any enquiries please continue to email council@yass.nsw.gov.au or call 6226 1477.

To keep our staff and community safe, we will be taking a cautious approach in the reopening of our services and amenities. The reopening of our services on Monday, 11 October coincides with the announcement made by the NSW Government which states restrictions will be eased for those that have received double dose vaccination on this date.

Council owned halls and community centres are closed until further notice 

Open for community use.

Please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/affected-regions for up to date information on funerals

RV and Camping Ground at Joe O'Connor Park is open to self contained RVS or caravans only. Amenities are not available. Ground is open but social distancing rules apply. 

Open for community use.

Yass and Binalong Pools will close for the season on Friday, 26 March 2021.

The Yass Valley Information Centre is closed to the public but will be available for walk up information and sales from Tuesday, 5 October. The Yass Valley information Centre will resume normal operating hours from Monday, 11 October.

To keep our staff and community safe, we will be taking a cautious approach in the reopening of our services and amenities. The reopening of our services on Monday, 11 October coincides with the announcement made by the NSW Government which states restrictions will be eased for those that have received double dose vaccination on this date.

The community is invited to watch the live streaming on YouTube and paste the link below into your browser:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchCRE_yFCl1qnlwxlE8jig  

Dial in arrangements will be organised for those residents that are registered to address Council in the Open Forum.

Operating as usual.

Operating as normal.

Existing collection schedule in place.

Not operating until further notice.

Building inspections are still open, please visit https://yvcinspections.checkfront.com/reserve/ to book your inspection. 

Public Health and Safety Inspections will be cancelled until further notice

Open as normal     

NO CASH PAYMENTS. EFTPOS facilities are now available at all Transfer Stations.

The NSW Government made the decision to postpone the September 2020 local government elections in the face of the COVID-19 crisis until December 2021. Current Councillors will continue to hold their civic offices until the rescheduled local government elections are held.

To lodge a Development Application or submit documentation, please email Council@yass.nsw.gov.au, mail, or use the mail slot in the front door of the Customer Service building. NO FACE TO FACE INTERACTIONS.

Outdoor gyms are reopen for community use.

Sporting fields and parks remain open. However, please maintain social distancing and practise good hygiene while in public spaces.