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Pyrenees Shire Council, 23 June 2025

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Decisions

  1. Council adopts Pyrenees Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 with amendments

    Amendments added a separate DJAARA acknowledgement page and a map of Traditional Owners.

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

  2. Council adopts Community Vision 2031

    Adopted without alteration at the special meeting on 23 June 2025.

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

  3. Council defers Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan adoption to October 2025

    Further refinement and community and Traditional Owner engagement required before adoption.

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

  4. Council adopts 2025/26 budget, 10-year financial plan, revenue and rating plan, fees and charges

    Waste charges set at $254 improved and $116 unimproved; kerbside charges set at $603.

    Carried p. 11 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Council approves $1,000,000 borrowing and sets 2025/26 rates and charges

    Rates and charges set for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, including a 50% recreational rates waiver.

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

Other notable items

  • DJAARA submission said Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations weren’t meaningfully addressed.
  • Future agenda includes reporting on Council Plan initiatives and Avoca residential planning.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Special meeting held virtually, with councillors participating virtually.
  • Council website and an Engagement Hub were used for public information and budget submissions.
15 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 5, 7, 9, 11