Minutes in a Second

Golden Plains Shire, 22 September 2026

Checked

Decisions

  1. Golden Plains drops proposed special rates and charges policy

    The policy would have set a framework for possible future schemes, not imposed charges. Council received 867 consultation responses and will notify submitters of its decision.

    Carried p. 6 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Inverleigh sporting complex masterplan goes to public consultation

    Consultation runs from 28 September to 26 October 2026 on the draft masterplan.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Golden Plains adopts revised compliance and enforcement policy

    Council adopted the policy with a requirement for an annual report on planning permit compliance and enforcement, including significant trends, systemic or material non-compliance, and material risks or issues requiring Council’s attention.

    Carried p. 7 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Golden Plains adopts unsolicited funding policy

    Council decided a separate External Grants and Funding Policy was not needed; existing grant processes continue under the current procedure.

    Carried p. 8 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Golden Plains adopts revised procurement policy

    Council adopted the policy after an amendment proposing new supplier ethics wording lapsed.

    Carried p. 5 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Council received 867 responses to the draft Special Rates and Charges Policy consultation; feedback raised concerns about its purpose, direct benefit and cost-of-living impacts.
  • Young resident Angus Welsh received a Citizen Recognition Award for achievements in inline hockey.
  • Council endorsed the draft Inverleigh Sporting Complex Master Plan for public consultation from 28 September to 26 October 2026.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council agendas and minutes are available online at the Council website.
23 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9