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City of Ballarat, 22 July 2026

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Decisions

  1. Family Day Care scheme continues to 30 September 2029

    Continue the City of Ballarat Family Day Care scheme until 30 September 2029, with a further review before then.

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

  2. Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 endorsed and old lighting policy rescinded

    Endorse City of Ballarat Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 and rescind the 9 December 2009 Energy Efficient Public Lighting Policy.

    Carried p. 21 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Gambling Harm Prevention Policy adopted, replacing 2022 policy

    Adopt the Gambling Harm Prevention Policy, superseding the 27 April 2022 Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy.

    Carried p. 22 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Asset Protection Policy adopted and CEO authorised to set fees

    Adopt the Asset Protection Policy and authorise the CEO to implement applicable fee structures from the adoption date.

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

  5. Line marking contract awarded to Supalux Linemarking Pty Ltd

    Award Contract 25/26-414 for three years plus one three-year extension.

    Carried p. 24 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public notice approved to discontinue road reserves in Monet Court and Chalon Court before sale.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council discussed online conduct and noted that City of Ballarat does not manage non-City of Ballarat social media, including Councillors’ personal pages, and that moderation is the responsibility of the individual owner.
  • Referenced the “Safer Ballarat mapping tool.”
71 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24