Your council met. Here’s what it decided.
Plain-English summaries of public meeting minutes from councils around Ballarat. Each one links to the official record.
Latest meetings
- Glenlyon Pavilion Stage 1 contract awarded to Fairbrother Pty Ltd for $336,022 (ex GST)
- Motor grader supply contract awarded to William Adams Pty Ltd for $516,000 (ex GST)
- St Georges Lake Road upgrades contract awarded to Butler Excavations Pty Ltd for $411,538 (ex GST)
- and 1 more
Hepburn Shire Council · 5 decisions · 3 min read
- Commence 30-day consultation to rename Bacchus Street (Maddingley) to “Rosella Close”
- Commence 30-day consultation to rename Duncan Street (Ballan) section to “Shamrock Court”
- Seek Minister authorisation and exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C114moor (Heritage Overlay changes)
- and 1 more
Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Granted permit for partial demolition of Glenlyon Recreation Pavilion under Heritage Overlay 891
- Issued amended planning permit for 63 Central Springs Rd for gymnasium and pilates studio use
- Adopted revised Audit and Risk Committee Charter with updated membership/quorum requirements
Hepburn Shire Council · 4 decisions · 2 min read
- Formally named the laneway “Oak Lane” and to submit to Geographic Names Registrar
- Increased CEO procurement delegation to $3 million for the Queen Street Housing Support project
- Received July 2026 Community Engagement Program report and noted next engagement dates
- and 1 more
Ararat Rural City Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Supported Rural Councils Victoria election advocacy priorities and a $1b fund
- Approved up to $5,000 for RCV campaign signage in Avoca, Beaufort, and Landsborough
- Noted the emergency fire tree works update after the January 2026 fire
- and 1 more
Pyrenees Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
Hepburn Shire Council · 1 decision · 1 min read
- Heritage Advisory Committee updated Terms of Reference 2026 adopted
- Maddingley Park Master Plan review approved, with expanded precinct scope
- Elaine Recreation Reserve Master Plan adopted
- and 1 more
Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 3 min read
- Endorse revised Special Rates and Charges draft policy for Aug 2026 consultation
- Adopt the Community Asset Policy
- Adopt updated land sale/exchange, property use, and halls maintenance policies
- and 1 more
Golden Plains Shire · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Receive Prestige Mill Infrastructure Project June 2026 update
- Receive Annual Plan 2025/26 June 2026 progress update
- Receive 2025/26 Capital Works Program June 2026 report
- and 1 more
Ararat Rural City Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Adopt Motion of Condolence for Chris Meddows-Taylor and observe minute’s silence
- Confirm minutes of Council meetings held 27 May 2026 and 24 June 2026
- Delegate CEO authority to approve asphalt contract spend beyond $1.2M within budgets
- and 1 more
Central Goldfields Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Endorse Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 and rescind 2009 Energy Efficient Public Lighting Policy
- Adopt Gambling Harm Prevention Policy, superseding the 2022 Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy
- Adopt Asset Protection Policy and authorise CEO to implement applicable fee structures
- and 1 more
City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Approve recycling and glass bins rollout for Avoca River Flat; carry over other Avoca proposals
- Endorse LSIF application to develop Recreation, Sport and Active Communities Strategy
- Commit up to $40,000 co-contribution for the Recreation Strategy in 2027/28 (subject to success)
- and 1 more
Pyrenees Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Confirmed minutes of 3 June 2026 and unscheduled meetings (10 and 24 June 2026)
- Notice of rescission motion lodged on bereaved parent support group feasibility (lost 4/5)
- Received and noted Audit and Risk Advisory Committee summary (25 February 2026)
- and 1 more
Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Fund an ongoing part-time Grants Officer position ($80,000) from restricted reserves
- Update projections for increased depreciation expense and revised HR FTE assumptions
- Clarify swimming pool status and a $150,000 cap per pool in Budget 2026/27
- and 1 more
Hepburn Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Authorise community engagement for Disability Action Plan discussion paper
- Adopt Risk Management Policy and Framework (June 2026)
- Adopt Procurement Strategy 2026–2031
- and 1 more
Ararat Rural City Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Approved $6.975 million Capital Works Program for 2026/27
- Approved 2026/27 rates, service charges, and instalment payment schedule
- Approved up to $0.5 million maximum new loan borrowings and authorisations
- and 1 more
Pyrenees Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Set 2026/27 differential rates and cents/$CIV for all land classes
- Approved 2026/27 fees and charges, including waste service charges
- Adopted the Council Plan 2025–2029 (2026 update)
- and 1 more
Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Adopted updated S11A Instrument of Appointment adding a Statutory Planner
- Adopted Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 and authorised submission
- Adopted 2026/27 final property valuations and set differential rates and charges
- and 1 more
Central Goldfields Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Approved new loan borrowings up to $11.833 million for 2026/27
- Endorsed the 2026/27 Annual Action Plan for delivery of Council priorities
- Adopted the Graffiti and Vandalism Policy
- and 1 more
City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 2 min read
- Cease pursuing an indoor aquatics facility; establish a shirewide community aquatics panel
- Set an expenditure cap of $150,000 per pool for urgent major repairs in 2026/27
- Cease the Daylesford–Hanging Rock Rail Trail project and relinquish corridor leases to DSCR
- and 1 more
Hepburn Shire Council · 5 decisions · 2 min read