City of Ballarat, 25 February 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Ballarat defers decision on Her Majesty’s Theatre gift funds
The matter will return on 22 April 2026 after an expression-of-interest process to find an entity to manage the funds.
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Ballarat defers $7.2m in planned borrowing to next budget process
The 2025/26 Quarter 2 Budget Review defers $7.2m of budgeted borrowings for consideration in developing the 2026/27 budget, in line with updated project timelines.
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Ring Road rail crossing closure process moves ahead
Ballarat will give public notice of its intention to discontinue Ring Road at the rail level crossing and allow at least 28 days for submissions.
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Ballarat seeks report on illegal hoon driving
The Chief Executive Officer will report on actions Ballarat can take within its existing powers and resources to deter and reduce hoon driving.
Other notable items
- Residents raised pedestrian safety concerns on La Trobe Street and Spencer Street; Council said Spencer Street footpath construction is decades away and a traffic study is unfunded.
- Council requested a report on actions it could take to deter and reduce illegal hoon driving.
- Council requested a report on CCTV and security options for vandalism-prone public statues, monuments and historic buildings.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council will review its pest-control webpage to include information on reporting invasive pests; reports can currently be made through customer service or Snap Send Solve.
- Councillors requested a report on existing CCTV and security measures for council assets, including options to strengthen security.
- Councillors requested a report on actions Council can take to deter and reduce illegal hoon driving.