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City of Ballarat, 25 June 2025

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Decisions

  1. Adopt Community Vision 2025-2035 after community feedback

    Council adopted the Community Vision 2025-2035 following changes after community feedback.

    Carried p. 14 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Adopt Council Plan 2025-2029 under Local Government Act 2020

    Council adopted the Council Plan 2025-2029 outlining strategic objectives and initiatives for 2025-2029.

    Carried p. 15 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Adopt Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029 with differential rates

    Council adopted the Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029, consolidating land classes and setting differential rates.

    Carried p. 16 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Adopt 2025/26 annual budget with $31.848 million in new loans

    New loan borrowings up to $31.848 million were approved, with rates and charges to raise $164,676,187.

    Carried p. 18 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Award library collections and equipment contract worth about $5.51 million

    Council entered contract 2706/0848 with Procurement Australia, commencing 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027.

    Carried p. 23 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public questions raised about environmental impacts of mining tailings dams and rehabilitation.
  • Council discussed termination of the BREAZE contract.
  • Councillors reported on Pride Month and local rallies.