Minutes in a Second

City of Ballarat, 25 February 2026

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Decisions

  1. Youth Strategy report received and noted

    Council received and noted the Youth Strategy 2022–2026 year-three implementation report.

    Noted p. 11 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. CEO report requested on illegal hoon driving deterrence

    Council requested the CEO prepare a report on actions to deter and reduce hoon driving.

    Deferred p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Budget adjustments endorsed and $7.2m borrowings deferred

    Council endorsed 2025/26 Quarter 2 Budget Review adjustments and deferred $7.200 million borrowings to 2026/27.

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

  4. Freedom of Entry granted to HMAS Ballarat (II)

    Council granted Freedom of Entry for Sunday 15 March 2026, with an estimated hosting cost of $30,850.

    Carried p. 17 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public notice and submissions period set for Ring Road discontinuance.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • CCTV and security measures report to be received, including options to strengthen security.
33 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 11, 12, 16, 17