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Ararat Rural City Council, 27 May 2025

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Decisions

  1. Adopt Ararat Community Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025–29

    Adopted at the 27 May 2025 meeting; carried 7/0 (5134/25).

    Carried p. 13 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Adopt Ararat Budget 2025/26 with 1.5% rate rise and $12.437m capital works

    Adopted at the 27 May 2025 meeting; carried 7/0 (5137/25).

    Carried p. 85 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Adopt Ararat Financial Plan 2025–2035

    Adopted at the 27 May 2025 meeting; no changes from draft; carried 7/0 (5135/25).

    Carried p. 20 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Adopt Ararat Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–29, including Trust for Nature rebate

    Adopted at the 27 May 2025 meeting; carried 7/0 (5136/25).

    Carried p. 54 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Move June 2025 Ararat Council meeting to 17 June 2025

    Moved to Tuesday 17 June 2025 (6:00pm) and advertised; carried 7/0 (5138/25).

    Carried p. 204 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Approved dual-use disability drop-off parking zones in Barkly Street.
  • Community raised concerns about Elmhurst transfer station closure and rubbish dumping.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Live streaming of formal Council meetings via Facebook and the Council website.
  • Online consultation and engagement via the “Engage Ararat” website.
  • 2025/26 Budget includes implementing a digital transformation program.
238 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 13, 20, 54, 85, 204