Your council met. Here’s what it decided.
- Glenlyon Pavilion Stage 1 contract awarded to Fairbrother for $336,022
- Motor grader supply contract awarded to William Adams for $516,000
- St Georges Lake Road upgrades contract awarded to Butler Excavations for $411,538
2 more decisions from Hepburn Shire Council, 22 September 2026
- Approve two-year CWA lease for Darley Civic & Community Hub space
- Start 30-day consultation to rename Bacchus Street (Maddingley) to Rosella Close
- Start 30-day consultation to rename Duncan Street (Ballan) section to Shamrock Court
2 more decisions from Moorabool Shire Council, 2 September 2026
- Confirm minutes of June and August 2026 meetings
- Grant Glenlyon Recreation Pavilion partial demolition permit
- Amend permit for 63 Central Springs Rd gym and Pilates studio
1 more decision from Hepburn Shire Council, 25 August 2026
- Adopted monthly financial statements and performance indicators to 31 July 2026
- Named the laneway “Oak Lane” and submitted it to the Geographic Names Registrar
- Increased CEO procurement delegation to $3 million for Queen Street Housing Support
2 more decisions from Ararat Rural City Council, 25 August 2026
- Endorses revised Ten-Year Asset Plan 2025–2034
- Approves up to $5,000 for RCV campaign signage in Avoca, Beaufort and Landsborough
- Supports Rural Councils Victoria election advocacy priorities, including a $1b fund
1 more decision from Pyrenees Shire Council, 17 August 2026
- Closed meeting to consider CEO employment and remuneration
- Howards Road discontinuance submissions sought in Navigators
- Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2026 adopted
- Maddingley Park Master Plan review approved with expanded precinct scope
2 more decisions from Moorabool Shire Council, 5 August 2026
- Approve $700,000 for Pollocksford Road Bridge deck upgrade
- Endorse revised Special Rates and Charges policy for August 2026 consultation
- Adopt the Community Asset Policy
2 more decisions from Golden Plains Shire, 28 July 2026
- Approve June 2026 community support grants totalling $31,218.90
- Receive Prestige Mill infrastructure project June 2026 update
- Receive Annual Plan 2025/26 June 2026 progress update
2 more decisions from Ararat Rural City Council, 28 July 2026
- Adopt motion of condolence for Chris Meddows-Taylor
- Delegate CEO authority for asphalt contract spend beyond $1.2M
- Adopt Public Lighting Strategy after community feedback
1 more decision from Central Goldfields Shire Council, 22 July 2026
- Family Day Care scheme continues to 30 September 2029
- Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 endorsed and old lighting policy rescinded
- Gambling Harm Prevention Policy adopted, replacing 2022 policy
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 22 July 2026
- Reinstate 2026/27 room and hall hire fees, with revenue for maintenance
- Install recycling and glass bins at Avoca River Flat
- Endorse LSIF application for Recreation, Sport and Active Communities Strategy
2 more decisions from Pyrenees Shire Council, 20 July 2026
- Acting CEO Leigh McCallum appointed while Derek Madden is on leave
- Minutes confirmed for 3 June and unscheduled meetings on 10 and 24 June 2026
- Rescission motion on bereaved parent support group feasibility lost 4/5
1 more decision from Moorabool Shire Council, 1 July 2026
- Adopt Budget 2026/27 with targeted amendments
- Fund ongoing part-time Grants Officer position from restricted reserves
- Update budget projections for higher depreciation and HR FTE assumptions
2 more decisions from Hepburn Shire Council, 30 June 2026
- Adopt Annual Plan 2026/27 with 54 targeted actions
- Authorise community engagement on Disability Action Plan discussion paper
- Adopt Risk Management Policy and Framework (June 2026)
2 more decisions from Ararat Rural City Council, 30 June 2026
- Adopt 2026/27 budget and 10-year financial plan
- Approve $6.975 million capital works program for 2026/27
- Set 2026/27 rates, service charges and instalment dates
2 more decisions from Pyrenees Shire Council, 29 June 2026
- Adopt 2026/27 annual budget for Moorabool Shire
- Set 2026/27 differential rates and cents per $CIV for Moorabool Shire
- Approve 2026/27 waste and other fees and charges for Moorabool Shire
2 more decisions from Moorabool Shire Council, 24 June 2026
- Adopt Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029
- Adopt 2026/27 final property valuations and set differential rates
- Declare 2026/27 rates payable by instalments or lump sum
2 more decisions from Central Goldfields Shire Council, 24 June 2026
- Adopt 2026/27 Ballarat budget and rates, charges and fees
- Borrow up to $11.833 million for 2026/27
- Award Glenelg Highway Bike Path contract for $4,133,295.13
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 24 June 2026
- Release Indoor Aquatics feasibility study and business case to community
- Stop indoor aquatics facility plans and set up shirewide aquatics panel
- Cap 2026/27 urgent pool major repairs at $150,000 per pool
2 more decisions from Hepburn Shire Council, 23 June 2026