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- 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- Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 endorsed and old lighting policy rescinded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
- 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
- Award Ballarat Regional Animal Facility construction contract for $11,251,775
- Award Ballarat Animal Shelter veterinary services contract for $4,600,018
- Award Brown Hill Kindergarten expansion contract for $2,149,010
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 27 May 2026
- Declare surplus properties for disposal
- Adopt revised Sealing of Gravel Roads Policy
- Approve Federation University as Her Majesty’s Theatre DGR recipient
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 22 April 2026
- Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball and submit to the Minister
- Establish Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and adopt its Terms of Reference
- Endorse St Patrick’s Point as preferred Lake Wendouree public toilet location
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 25 March 2026
- Youth Strategy report received and noted
- CEO report requested on illegal hoon driving deterrence
- Budget adjustments endorsed and $7.2m borrowings deferred
1 more decision from City of Ballarat, 25 February 2026
- Endorsed amended Ballarat bus network review submission to DTP
- Selects one shared micromobility provider for three years
- Wendouree Library to be built at Weeramar Park
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 10 December 2025
- Endorses Ballarat Bus Network Review submission to improve efficiency without cutting services
- Approves three-year micromobility provider selection with expanded e-scooter areas
- Endorses Weeramar Park as future site for Wendouree Library
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 10 December 2025
- Adopt reconciliation action plan and welcome to country guidelines
- Endorse activation plan for Ballarat’s creative community
- Defer decision on Her Majesty's Theatre DGR status to February 2026
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 26 November 2025
- Elects Tracey Hargreaves as Mayor for 2025/26
- Elects Ben Taylor as Deputy Mayor for 2025/26
- Sets mayoral term length to one year and creates Deputy Mayor role
- Set mayoral term to one year and create deputy mayor role
- Tracey Hargreaves elected mayor for 2025/26
- Ben Taylor elected deputy mayor for 2025/26
- Awarded road maintenance contract 24/25-9 to 14 suppliers
- Endorsed Sebastopol facility names: Vickers Street Community Hub and Vickers Street Kindergarten
- Received and noted the CEO’s Operational Report on organisational performance
1 more decision from City of Ballarat, 22 October 2025
- Adopt Christmas and Easter style guide for creative installations
- Approve Sebastopol community hub and kindergarten names as Vickers Street
- Receive and note CEO operational report on organizational performance
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 22 October 2025
- Approve Ballarat 2024/25 Financial Report and Performance Statement in principle
- CEO authorised to implement Auditor-General recommended changes for Ballarat 2024/25
- Mayor and deputy mayor to certify Ballarat 2024/25 statements after amendments
- Adopt Asset Plan 2025-2035, replacing 2022-2032
- Adopt Financial Plan 2025-2035, replacing 2021-2031
- Adopt revised Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2031
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 24 September 2025
- Endorses Western Renewables Link environmental effects submission
- Adopts Ballarat Botanical Gardens Master Plan 2025-2045
- Adopts Community Engagement Policy after public exhibition
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 27 August 2025
- Bridge Mall is proclaimed a public road for Gazette publication
- Council approves Creative City attendance at UNESCO conference in Japan
- Council adopts updated procurement policy with higher local weighting
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 23 July 2025
- Adopt Community Vision 2025-2035 after community feedback
- Adopt Council Plan 2025-2029 under Local Government Act 2020
- Adopt Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029 with differential rates
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 25 June 2025
- Council opposes ESVF collection responsibility
- Council adopts revised Recognition of Ballarat’s Olympians Policy
- Council funds LED street lighting replacement without borrowing in 2024/25
2 more decisions from City of Ballarat, 28 May 2025
- Award modular pavilion and changeroom contract for Frank Bourke Oval
- Adopt the Financial Reserves Policy
- Adopt the revised Lease and Licence Policy
1 more decision from City of Ballarat, 30 April 2025