Hepburn Shire Council, 28 April 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Council does not support Golden Point Road Trentham subdivision at VCAT
Council voted against subdivision at 2 and 12 Golden Point Road, Trentham, for VCAT P1034/2025 (PLN23/0211). Motion by Cr Brian Hood, seconded by Cr Shirley Cornish, carried; position required by 1 May 2026.
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Council adopts revised Instruments of Delegation, revoking prior delegations
Council adopted S5 (Council to CEO) and S6 (Council to Council staff), revoking prior instruments executed 23 September 2025. Effective immediately, signed by CEO and Mayor; motion carried.
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Council appoints councillor representatives to two external committees
Cr Shirley Cornish appointed to the World Heritage Listing of the Victorian Goldfields Region Committee. Cr Lesley Hewitt appointed to the Dean Recreation Reserve and Tennis Courts Community Asset Committee; motion carried.
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Council authorises updated Planning and EPA instruments for authorised officers
Council adopted S11A (Planning & Environment Act 1987) and S11B (Environment Protection Act 2017). Effective immediately upon CEO signature; motion carried.
Other notable items
- Minutes of the 24 March 2026 Ordinary Council meeting confirmed.
- April 2026 CEO report and Mayor/Councillor reports received and noted.
- Public questions raised about Albert Street works process, transparency, and tree-retention survey accuracy.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Live stream available via Council’s YouTube channel.
- Online information session hosted for the Community Grants Program.
- Planning services rollout of “new initiatives” noted in the CEO report.