Hepburn Shire Council, 24 February 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt domestic animal plan with revised cat containment actions
Adopted Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 on 24 February 2026, including revised cat containment actions.
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Keep Wheelers Bridge closed and redirect $507,453 funding
Continued closure of Wheelers Bridge (Creswick–Lawrence Road, Lawrence) and redirected $507,453 to the Grants Reserve Fund.
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Delay expanded four-stream kerbside glass until July 2028
Delayed expanded four-stream kerbside glass service until State Government standards are finalised and the contract ends in July 2028.
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Note Q2 mid-year budget review; no revised budget required
Noted Q2 December 2025 reporting for six months ended 31 December 2025, with no revised budget required.
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Extend public participation time by 15 minutes
Extended public participation time by 15 minutes, carried unanimously.
Other notable items
- Residents raised traffic congestion concerns on Victoria Street, Creswick.
- Ratepayer assistance, including interest waiver and hardship support, was discussed.
- Daylesford Town Hall auditorium reopening confirmed for 28 February 2026.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Live stream available via Council’s YouTube channel.
- Public engagement included online platforms such as “Participate Hepburn”.
- Officer roles referenced “Manager Technology and Transformation” and “Director Performance and Transformation”.