THE SHEER number of big decisions on Tamworth Regional Council's agenda is sure to give any journalist repetitive strain injury by the time they are 30.
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But here the Leader is, live in the chamber to bring you the democratic decisions as they happen from 6:30pm.
The cost of a COVID-19 outbreak means 2021 could mark the first Tamworth Country Music Festival in 49 years devoid of caravans, cowboys and country music.
Tamworth Regional Council councillors will vote on whether to suspend all of its TCMF activities amid the pandemic and endorse the production of the Golden Guitar Awards as a virtual event.
It's at least a $50 million hit to the economy, but comes recommended by organisers to avoid "a tragic loss of life" and the reputation of the festival as a "super-spreader" event.
In developments, Tamworth's Global Gateway Park could see the first stage of land packages released if councillors vote to take on two loans for a total of $28.8 million to put shovels in the ground.
The industrial precinct is expected to bring up to 1100 direct and indirect jobs to the city.
And, there could be a new mayor and deputy mayor at the helm with elections tonight - plus the council will have to officially endorse payment of $3000 in fines to the Natural Resource Access Regulator for water it took from the Scott Road Drift Wells.
There's even more than that to be discussed tonight so please give the live blog a moment to load below.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
