Latest meetings

Remade S5 delegation instrument delegating powers to the CEO (with prior delegations revoked)

  • Adopted revised S6 delegation instrument for delegations to Council staff (with prior delegations revoked)
  • Supported MAV State Council motion to recommence Western Highway duplication; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
  • Supported MAV State Council motions addressing abuse toward councillors and Council staff; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Declare Table 1 and Table 2 properties surplus and commence disposal process

  • Prioritise Table 1 properties for affordable housing via Expression of Interest
  • Invest net sale proceeds into a grant co-contribution and support financial reserve
  • Endorse continued food and garden organics service with targeted education and compost expansion
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Adopted Annual Plan 2025/2026 with no additional budget implications

  • Endorsed Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029 for community consultation
  • Approved 40% reduction to Farm Rate and Municipal Charge for eligible farm properties (2025–26)
  • Approved $10,000 annual sponsorship for Cottage by the Sea – Take a Break program
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Place Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook Land Use Framework on public exhibition (4 weeks)

  • Exhibit Urban Residential Land Opportunity Study (Rural Living Zones Review) for public consultation (4 weeks)
  • Progress Maryborough Flood Study Planning Scheme Amendment C44cgol via streamlined flood overlay pathway
  • Delegate CEO to seek Minister consent and issue public notice for Planning Scheme Amendment C44cgol
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Formally proclaimed Bridge Mall as a public road and authorized publication in the Victorian Government Gazette

  • Approved attendance for the Coordinator Creative City at the UNESCO Creative Cities Network International Conference in Japan, with no cost to Council
  • Adopted the reviewed Procurement Policy with increased local presence weighting and removal of mandatory sustainability criteria
  • Resolved to enter into Contract Number 24/25-29 for the provision of ten Waste Trucks with Superior Pak Pty Ltd for $5,600,430.00 (ex GST)
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopt Youth Council Terms of Reference for official Youth Council implementation

  • Endorse Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 for public exhibition (28 Jul–25 Aug 2025)
  • Endorse Draft Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy for public exhibition (4 Aug–1 Sep 2025)
  • Adopt updated Recognition of Citizens Policy: Excellence and Achievements
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Grant Cr Long leave of absence from 24 July to 2 September 2025

  • Adopt 2025–2029 Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–2029
  • Adopt 2025/26 Budget and set rates/charges; approve $500,000 Deledio Recreation Reserve pavilion loan
  • Seek ministerial authorisation and exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C40 for heritage overlay changes
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Adopted the Community Vision 2025-2035 following community feedback

  • Approved the Council Plan 2025-2029 in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020
  • Adopted the Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029 with community feedback considered
  • Adopted the 2025/26 Annual Budget with new loan borrowings of up to $31.848 million
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopted Golden Plains Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 with minor editorial amendments

  • Adopted Growing Places Strategy and sought Minister for Planning approval for planning amendment
  • Adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C105gpla (Ormond Street rezoning) and requested Minister approval
  • Endorsed Municipal Early Years and Children’s Plan 2025–2029 as exhibited
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Adopted the Council Plan 2025–2029 with agreed amendments

  • Adopted the Community Vision 2031 without alteration
  • Deferred adoption of the Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan to October 2025
  • Adopted the 2025/26 Budget, 10-year Financial Plan, Revenue & Rating Plan, and Fees/Charges
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Receive and consider one submission for the Long Term Financial Plan at 25 June 2025

  • Receive nine submissions and consider them for adoption of the 2025/26 Annual Budget
  • Receive one submission and consider it for adoption of the Draft Revenue & Rating Plan
  • Receive four submissions and consider them for adoption of the Council Plan 2025–2029
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read