Latest meetings

Place 2023/24 Draft Annual Budget on public exhibition and invite submissions

  • Extend Linton Community Hub management agreements for 12 months with tenant self-funding
  • Adopt Terms of Reference for Active Ageing & Inclusion and Arts, Culture & Heritage advisory committees
  • Endorse updated Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Draft Masterplan for public exhibition
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Endorsed the inclusion of an additional $3.6 million borrowing in the draft 2023/24 Budget for the Bakery Hill Redevelopment Project

  • Adopted the Brown Hill Recreation Reserve Master Plan and resolved to decommission and demolish the Brown Hill Outdoor Pool, replacing it with a splash park
  • Adopted the Marty Busch Reserve Master Plan and endorsed negotiating a funding agreement with the State Government
  • Endorsed the 2023/24 Draft Budget for public feedback and set a timeline for adoption
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 5 min read

Adopt revised Asset Management Policy

  • Endorse release for consultation of 2023/24 draft Budget and 10-year Financial Plan
  • Approve ANZAC Day 2023 resource centre operating changes
  • Award 2022/23 Community Funding Program biannual Round Two grants
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

Approved CEO submission to VEC preliminary electoral structure review

  • Nominated Councillors Grace La Vella and Chris Meddows-Taylor for electoral hearing
  • Endorsed TILT initiative White Paper on regional skills and innovation leadership
  • Endorsed co-designing of a Maryborough Learning Hub within the White Paper
  • and 1 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 5 decisions · 6 min read

Adopted Governance Rules update allowing meetings despite live-stream technical failures

  • Approved updated Environment Protection Act 2017 officer appointment/authorisation instrument
  • Approved updated Planning and Environment Act 1987 officer appointment/authorisation instrument
  • Adopted revised Instrument of Delegation to Council staff and revoked prior instrument
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

Confirmed minutes of the 28 February 2023 Council meeting

  • Adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C34cgol and sought Minister for Planning approval
  • Established Talbot Community Homes Community Asset Committee and appointed members
  • Endorsed the Climate Action Plan partnership approach
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Grant planning permit PA22080 for 4,000 SCU cattle feedlot at Homebush with conditions

  • Remove Burnbank Creek footbridge only if flood modelling shows increased localised flooding
  • Commit up to $35,000 own-source funding for a Lexton full flood study
  • Adopt Governance Rules 2023 with updated virtual meeting, public participation, and procedural provisions
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 12 min read

Endorsed urgent submission supporting 2026 Census topic review changes

  • Adopted Community Grants Review: new funding contributions and governance recommendations
  • Approved annual contributions: $1,000 to each Community Band and $2,500 to each Neighbourhood Centre
  • Endorsed Community Grants program changes, including three funding rounds per year
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Approve sale process for surplus land at 8 Bond Street, Maddingley to DNS Investments

  • Defer proposed Settlement Road discontinuance in Elaine to a future council meeting
  • Approve Howards Road discontinuance contingent on Boral extending and sealing Hewittsons Road
  • Adopt updated Enforcement Policy with graduated fairness and proportionate enforcement changes
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Endorsed $1,333,665 LRCI Phase 4 project allocations for 2023–2025 delivery

  • Prepared and submitted CFNP funding application for Don Wallace Oval Upgrade; allocated $300,000
  • Endorsed Draft Tree Protection and Management Policy for public exhibition; return for adoption after submissions
  • Approved Meredith–Shelford Road Stages 4 & 5 budget increase and reallocation for upgraded bridge works
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Endorsed the commencement of the process to demolish the Lake Wendouree Underground Public Toilet

  • Approved the allocation of $1.940 million from Developer Contributions Reserve for drainage infrastructure in the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan area
  • Resolved to enter into a contract for the Alfredton Community Hub Construction with CIQ Construction Management Pty Ltd for $6,457,305.00 (ex GST)
  • Endorsed the formation of a new Visitor Economy Partnership for Ballarat and surrounding regions
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Council joined the Central Highlands Visitor Economy Partnership; CEO to negotiate terms

  • Council approved $40,000 2023/24 budget provision for VEP base membership and buy-in
  • Council added specified unnamed roads to the Public Roads Register and commenced road naming
  • Council resolved to continue Avoca River Flats camping and designate two parcels for public camping
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

Adopt minor Governance Rules update for Mayor/Deputy Mayor election process

  • Update Councillor and Deputy Mayor allowances to Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal rates
  • Approve Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome drainage grant variation; execute Common Seal for +$44,601
  • Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C101 (Browns Lane Heritage Overlay correction) and submit to Minister
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Grant planning permit for 20-dwelling subdivision at 25 Margaret Street Maryborough

  • Approve native vegetation removal and require 0.205ha offset arrangements
  • Set subdivision engineering requirements: roads, access, footpaths, street lighting, drainage
  • Waive car parking requirements and approve staged subdivision with staged compliance
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Adopt updated Corporate Purchase Card Policy

  • Adopt Audit & Risk Committee Charter 2022
  • Change April 2023 Council meeting date to 18 April 2023
  • Advertise and appoint new Audit & Risk Committee Chair before July 2023
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read