City of Ballarat, 26 August 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Ballarat adopts disability access plan for 2026–2030
The plan was adopted on a motion moved by Cr Jay Morrison and seconded by Cr Samantha McIntosh.
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Ballarat ratepayers get updated financial hardship policy
The policy sets out assistance for ratepayers unable to meet municipal rates and charges obligations. It replaces the policy adopted on 10 December 2025.
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Ballarat changes business event grants and merges grant committees
From 2026/27, business events will be removed from the Tourism Event Grants Program and handled through a dedicated acquisitions process. The CEO can approve funding agreements following officer recommendations; the City Partnerships and Grants Allocations committees will merge.
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Royal South Street Society agreement with Ballarat moves to new memorandum
The 2026 memorandum of understanding replaces the 1987 deed and supplementary agreements. The CEO is authorised to sign it.
Other notable items
- A passenger shelter is being pursued by the airport shuttle operator for its relocated stop near Ballarat railway station; a heritage permit is required.
- Council said it had received no response to its 2 June letter seeking additional police resources and would resend it to the new Premier and ministers.
- The Gong Reservoir dam wall design is due by the end of 2026; Council said climate scenario requirements extended the design work.