The Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking community feedback on whether it should continue to support a half-day public holiday for the Scone Cup event in 2022 and 2023.
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Upper Hunter Shire Council said to continue the half-day public holiday, the council must apply to the NSW government every two years to have the holiday declared under the Public Holidays Act.
Council General Manager Greg McDonald said key stakeholders and the community are being asked to have their say and understanding the community's views will help the council get a clear picture of how it should proceed.
"The Scone Cup is an event that provides an opportunity to showcase Scone and the Upper Hunter as a destination of choice," he said.
"However, we understand there are a wide range of views on the public holiday and we want to hear from all community members."
Community feedback will be included as part of the council's application to the state government in relation to the public holiday.
The council will accept submissions until 4pm on Thursday, November 18 and submissions can be made online via the council's website or by email or phone.
Written submissions must be clearly marked as "2022 and 2023 Local Public Holiday" and must be received by Tuesday, November 16.
