Cessnock City Council welcomed a recent NSW Government announcement that will see a temporary Community Recovery Officer role established for the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The role will be dedicated to supporting the community following the bush fires that hit the LGA last fire season. Council’s Local Emergency Management Officer, Justin Fitzpatrick -Barr looks forward to the role joining the team. “A person dedicated to the recovery process for a 12 month period will see a real difference on the ground. We will look to better understand the effects of the fires and how best to support those impacted. ” “The Community Recovery...