Director Cultural & Community Services resignation

Published on 16 May 2024

Alan Cattermole, Council’s Director Cultural and Community Services has resigned from Council to pursue a new role in local government interstate.

Mr Cattermole has worked for Council since February 2015 and has driven a period of positive change within the Cultural and Community Services Department.

Under his stewardship, Council has received national awards, refurbished the vital community services including Bathurst Library, Kelso Community Hub, Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and restructured Children’s Services, including a major building upgrade to the Scallywags Building in William Street.

Council’s cultural facilities have a robust management structure through the Museum’s Unit with the Museums now attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually. The Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre also continue to provide first-class programs for not only the local community, as well as the broader region.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the Bathurst community, to the best of my ability, to deliver first class services and facilities to visitors and residents. I look forward to returning to witness the continuing growth and success of the Bathurst Region,” Mr Cattermole said.

Council’s General Manager David Sherley thanked Mr Cattermole for his commitment to the role during his tenure.

“On behalf of the Council, I thank Mr Cattermole for his leadership and commitment to this organisation and the community during his time as Director Cultural and Community Services. We wish him every success in his new role.”

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Media contact: Therese Ryan Manager Corporate Communications P: 02 6333 6202  
M: 0437 958 478 E: therese.ryan@bathurst.nsw.gov.au