Hepburn Shire Council, 24 June 2025
CheckedDecisions
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Refused Franklinford glamping permit for 1 Sartori Road
Council refused PLN23/0268 for bushfire, farming and scheme conflicts, 6–1 (Cr Brian Hood against).
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Adopted Council Plan 2025–2029 including public health and wellbeing plan
Priorities selected were increasing active living and increasing mental wellbeing.
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Adopted budget and integrated resourcing documents for 2025–2026
Financial Plan, Budget 2025–2026, Revenue and Rating Plan and Asset Plan adopted; CEO authorised minor administrative corrections.
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Released draft Integrated Transport Strategy for community consultation
Draft released via Participate Hepburn from 16 June to 11 July 2025.
Other notable items
- Residents questioned OWMP publication delays and missing resident kit and biannual meeting minutes.
- CEO update noted Djuwang Baring won two LGPro Awards.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Meeting live streamed via Council’s YouTube channel.
- Participate Hepburn used for online community engagement on the transport strategy.