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Pyrenees Shire Council, 8 December 2025

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Decisions

  1. Hybrid plant replacement model for 2026/27 gets further investigation

    Council noted the Plant Leasing Comparison report and endorsed further investigation into a hybrid ownership/leasing model, with financial modelling for 2026/27.

  2. Building–Farm Shed Exemption Policy adopted under Building Regulations 2018

    Council adopted the Building–Farm Shed Exemption Policy for exemptions under Regulation 280, including eligibility criteria and case-by-case assessment via the Greenlight Portal.

  3. Council recommits to New Energy Development Position Statement through current term

    Council authorised officers to share the statement with prospective developers and publish it on Council’s website.

  4. Councillors appointed to committees for 2025/26

    Council appointed Councillor representatives for the 2025/26 year across committees and community asset committees.

  5. Public naming process starts for Avoca road “Walker Street”

    Council commenced naming an unnamed road between Davy Street and Camp Street, proposing Walker Street, with public notice and submissions under Section 223.

Other notable items

  • Roadside slashing contractor concerns raised; officers to investigate service improvements and accountability.
  • Reconciliation Advisory Committee re-engagement noted, with continued Traditional Owner engagement.
  • Planning submission concerns raised for 18 Broadbent Court; no decision yet.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Building exemption applications assessed via the Greenlight Portal.
  • New Energy Development Position Statement to be published on Council’s website.
  • Council meetings livestreamed and recorded for virtual viewing.
43 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 17, 21, 24, 28, 32