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Council

2026

October

7
Poultry Club shed demolition proposal opens for feedback Moorabool Shire Council

September

29
Council adopts 2025/26 financial statements and performance report Ararat Rural City Council
22
Glenlyon Pavilion Stage 1 contract awarded to Fairbrother for $336,022 Hepburn Shire Council
2
Approve two-year CWA lease for Darley Civic & Community Hub space Moorabool Shire Council

August

25
Council adopts Tree Protection and Management Policy Golden Plains Shire
25
Confirm minutes of June and August 2026 meetings Hepburn Shire Council
25
Adopted monthly financial statements and performance indicators to 31 July 2026 Ararat Rural City Council
17
Endorses revised Ten-Year Asset Plan 2025–2034 Pyrenees Shire Council
12
Closed meeting to consider CEO employment and remuneration Hepburn Shire Council
5
Howards Road discontinuance submissions sought in Navigators Moorabool Shire Council

July

28
Approve $700,000 for Pollocksford Road Bridge deck upgrade Golden Plains Shire
28
Approve June 2026 community support grants totalling $31,218.90 Ararat Rural City Council
22
Adopt motion of condolence for Chris Meddows-Taylor Central Goldfields Shire Council
22
Family Day Care scheme continues to 30 September 2029 City of Ballarat
20
Reinstate 2026/27 room and hall hire fees, with revenue for maintenance Pyrenees Shire Council
1
Acting CEO Leigh McCallum appointed while Derek Madden is on leave Moorabool Shire Council

June

30
Adopt Budget 2026/27 with targeted amendments Hepburn Shire Council
30
Adopt Annual Plan 2026/27 with 54 targeted actions Ararat Rural City Council
29
Adopt 2026/27 budget and 10-year financial plan Pyrenees Shire Council
24
Adopt 2026/27 annual budget for Moorabool Shire Moorabool Shire Council
24
Adopt Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 Central Goldfields Shire Council
24
Adopt 2026/27 Ballarat budget and rates, charges and fees City of Ballarat
23
Release Indoor Aquatics feasibility study and business case to community Hepburn Shire Council
23
Adopt revised Privacy Policy for Golden Plains Shire Golden Plains Shire
22
Council considers 2026/27 draft budget and 10-year financial plan submissions Pyrenees Shire Council
15
Deferred endorsement of Pyrenees Shire Economic Development Strategy Pyrenees Shire Council
10
Receive nine public submissions for Moorabool Shire 2026/27 budget Moorabool Shire Council
3
Adopt Moorabool Community Road Safety Strategy 2025–2029 Moorabool Shire Council

May

27
Adopt 2026/27 budget with $500,000 loan for Deledio pavilion upgrade Central Goldfields Shire Council
27
Award Ballarat Regional Animal Facility construction contract for $11,251,775 City of Ballarat
26
Adopt funding strategy for Glenlyon Recreation Reserve pavilion renewal Hepburn Shire Council
26
Adopt Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2026–27, including rates and fees Golden Plains Shire
26
Adopt Ararat Rural City Budget 2026/27 and forward estimates Ararat Rural City Council
18
Place Draft 2026 Economic Development Strategy on public exhibition Pyrenees Shire Council
13
Place Moorabool Shire’s Proposed 2026/27 Annual Budget on exhibition Moorabool Shire Council
11
Release Draft 2026/27 budget and 10-year plan for consultation Pyrenees Shire Council
6
Confirm minutes of 1 April and 15 April 2026 meetings Moorabool Shire Council

April

28
Council does not support Golden Point Road Trentham subdivision at VCAT Hepburn Shire Council
28
Seek Minister for Planning approval for Teesdale rezoning amendment C112gpla Golden Plains Shire
28
Approve $407,000 for Buangor and Mininera septic upgrades Ararat Rural City Council
22
Confirm March 25, 2026 minutes for Central Goldfields Shire Council Central Goldfields Shire Council
22
Declare surplus properties for disposal City of Ballarat
20
Streatham Fire Recovery Plan approved and 3-month update required Pyrenees Shire Council
15
Council won’t introduce a municipal charge in the 2026/27 budget process Moorabool Shire Council
1
Adopt Council submission for Merrimu PSP Amendment C109moor and authorise talks Moorabool Shire Council

March

31
Council rejects Grevillea Court Park upgrades; engage petitioners on alternatives Ararat Rural City Council
25
Extend Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre contract to 30 June 2029 Central Goldfields Shire Council
25
Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball and submit to the Minister City of Ballarat
24
Adopt Hepburn Shire Integrated Transport Strategy 2026–2050 Hepburn Shire Council
24
Proceed with sale of Lot RES 1 PS631696 (Part), 132 Milton Street, Bannockburn Golden Plains Shire
16
Replant Tanwood Avenue of Honour with Oak or Ash Pyrenees Shire Council
4
Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C103moor and submit to the Minister Moorabool Shire Council

February

25
Adopt updated S6 Instrument of Delegation for Council staff Central Goldfields Shire Council
25
Youth Strategy report received and noted City of Ballarat
24
Adopt domestic animal plan with revised cat containment actions Hepburn Shire Council
24
Approve Amplitel/Telstra depot lease for up to 20 years at Rokewood Works Depot Golden Plains Shire
24
Accept Barkly Street CBD parking audit plans and start public consultation Ararat Rural City Council
16
Endorses Beaufort Linear Masterplan funding application Pyrenees Shire Council
4
Approve recruitment services contract with Procurement Australia Moorabool Shire Council

January

27
Council received and noted the Annual Report 2024/2025 (carried 6/0, motion 5271/26) Ararat Rural City Council

2025

December

17
Adopt Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 and send to DEECA Moorabool Shire Council
17
Confirm 26 November 2025 minutes at Central Goldfields Shire Central Goldfields Shire Council
16
Admit “Bondi Attack” as urgent business and reorder agenda Hepburn Shire Council
16
Adopt 2026 council meeting and audit committee schedules Golden Plains Shire
10
Endorsed amended Ballarat bus network review submission to DTP City of Ballarat
10
Endorses Ballarat Bus Network Review submission to improve efficiency without cutting services City of Ballarat
8
Hybrid plant replacement model for 2026/27 gets further investigation Pyrenees Shire Council
3
Acting CEO appointed while Derek Madden takes leave Moorabool Shire Council

November

26
Splash Park feasibility study published online, no consultation planned Central Goldfields Shire Council
26
Adopt reconciliation action plan and welcome to country guidelines City of Ballarat
25
Confirm minutes of 28 Oct 2025 and 18 Nov 2025 meetings Hepburn Shire Council
25
Authorise Planning Scheme Amendment C110gpla Gaming for preparation and exhibition Golden Plains Shire
19
Deputy Mayor role established for the coming term Central Goldfields Shire Council
18
Elect Tony Clark as mayor for 2025/2026 Hepburn Shire Council
17
Adopt Waubra Recreation Reserve Master Plan Pyrenees Shire Council
12
Elect Steve Venditti-Taylor as Mayor for 2025/26 Moorabool Shire Council
11
Elected Owen Sharkey as mayor for 2025/26 Golden Plains Shire
11
Elects Cr Bob Sanders as mayor for 2025/2026 Ararat Rural City Council
10
Cr Damian Ferrari elected Mayor for 2025/2026 Pyrenees Shire Council
10
Elects Tracey Hargreaves as Mayor for 2025/26 City of Ballarat
10
Set mayoral term to one year and create deputy mayor role City of Ballarat
5
Lidgett Street Reserve renamed to Delwyn Leggatt Recreation Reserve Moorabool Shire Council

October

29
Annual report received by Moorabool Shire Council Moorabool Shire Council
28
Adopt Road Management Plan 2025–2029 and update road registers Hepburn Shire Council
28
Refuse service station permit at 3 Clyde Hill Road, Bannockburn Golden Plains Shire
28
Adopt Asset Plan 2025–2034 with renewal targets Ararat Rural City Council
22
Adopt Annual Report 2024–2025 for Central Goldfields Shire Central Goldfields Shire Council
22
Awarded road maintenance contract 24/25-9 to 14 suppliers City of Ballarat
22
Adopt Christmas and Easter style guide for creative installations City of Ballarat
21
Mayor and Cr Emma Robbins certify 2024/25 annual financial statements Golden Plains Shire
20
Seek State Government election funding for SWNP water supply project Pyrenees Shire Council
14
Accept apology of Cr Bob Sanders for 14 October meeting Ararat Rural City Council
8
Approve Ballarat 2024/25 Financial Report and Performance Statement in principle City of Ballarat
1
Appoints John Watson to Moorabool audit committee for 2025–2028 Moorabool Shire Council

September

30
Adopt revised Public Transparency Policy under Local Government Act 2020 Ararat Rural City Council
29
Submit 2024/25 financial statements to Auditor-General Pyrenees Shire Council
24
Adopt amended Audit and Risk Committee Charter Central Goldfields Shire Council
24
Adopt Asset Plan 2025-2035, replacing 2022-2032 City of Ballarat
23
Confirm minutes of 26 August 2025 Ordinary Meeting Hepburn Shire Council
23
Adopt Teesdale Flood Study Amendment C104gpla Golden Plains Shire
15
Council becomes land manager for James Scullin Memorial Park Pyrenees Shire Council
3
CEO delegation instrument is revoked and remade for Derek Madden Moorabool Shire Council

August

27
Endorses draft Council Plan 2025–2029 for feedback in Central Goldfields Central Goldfields Shire Council
27
Endorses Western Renewables Link environmental effects submission City of Ballarat
26
Endorses WRL EES submission and lodges comprehensive version by 8 September 2025 Hepburn Shire Council
26
Adopt Media and Communications Policy with flexibility clause Golden Plains Shire
26
Remake CEO delegation instrument for Ararat Rural City Council Ararat Rural City Council
18
Approves Western Renewables Link submission themes to Planning Panels Victoria Pyrenees Shire Council
6
Adopt revised Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Charter Moorabool Shire Council

July

29
Table 1 and Table 2 properties declared surplus for disposal Hepburn Shire Council
29
Adopt Annual Plan 2025/26 for Ararat Rural City Council Ararat Rural City Council
23
Place Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook Land Use Framework on exhibition Central Goldfields Shire Council
23
Bridge Mall is proclaimed a public road for Gazette publication City of Ballarat
22
Adopt Youth Council Terms of Reference for official Youth Council implementation Golden Plains Shire
21
Council joins Victorian Business Friendly Councils initiative Pyrenees Shire Council
2
Request independent panel for Planning Amendment C103moor at Moorabool Moorabool Shire Council

June

25
Adopt 2025/26 annual budget for Moorabool Shire Moorabool Shire Council
25
Grant Cr Long leave of absence from 24 July to 2 September 2025 Central Goldfields Shire Council
25
Adopt Community Vision 2025-2035 after community feedback City of Ballarat
24
Refused Franklinford glamping permit for 1 Sartori Road Hepburn Shire Council
24
Adopt Golden Plains Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 Golden Plains Shire
23
Council adopts Pyrenees Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 with amendments Pyrenees Shire Council
17
Council maintains strong objection to ESVF and publishes an open letter Ararat Rural City Council
16
Declare exceptional drought for Pyrenees Shire and seek disaster relief Pyrenees Shire Council
11
Asset Plan to proceed to adoption at 25 June 2025 Moorabool Shire Council
4
Approve March 2025 community grants totalling $44,036 Moorabool Shire Council

May

28
Confirmed minutes of 26 March and 30 April 2025 meetings Central Goldfields Shire Council
28
Council opposes ESVF collection responsibility City of Ballarat
27
Adopt Future Hepburn settlement strategy and implementation plan Hepburn Shire Council
27
Adopt Golden Plains Shire budget and rates for 2025–26 Golden Plains Shire
27
Adopt Ararat Community Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025–29 Ararat Rural City Council
21
Draft 2025/26 budget goes on public exhibition Moorabool Shire Council
20
Elect Owen Sharkey as Mayor for remainder of 2024/25 term Golden Plains Shire
19
Endorses Beaufort Lake Caravan Park phase-one redevelopment and 2025/26 base fees Pyrenees Shire Council
14
Draft 2025–2029 Revenue and Rating Plan goes on public inspection Moorabool Shire Council
13
Endorses draft Council Plan 2025–2029 for public consultation Hepburn Shire Council
12
Release draft 2025/26 budget and 10-year plan for consultation Pyrenees Shire Council
7
Council receives and notes 2021–2025 Council Plan Q3 progress report Moorabool Shire Council

April

30
Endorsed draft rating and revenue plan for 2025–2029 Central Goldfields Shire Council
30
Award modular pavilion and changeroom contract for Frank Bourke Oval City of Ballarat
29
Adopt Onsite Wastewater Management Plan 2025–2029 Hepburn Shire Council
29
Disability Action Plan development starts, progress report due November 2025 Ararat Rural City Council
28
Allocate $55,000 to update Pyrenees Economic Development Strategy Pyrenees Shire Council
23
Refer Teesdale Flood Study planning amendment C104gpla submissions to independent panel Golden Plains Shire
22
Acting Mayor election held again for 23 April 2025 Golden Plains Shire
3
Bathhouse urgent works contract discussed in closed session Hepburn Shire Council
2
Report on Yankee Flat Road speed petition with police camera input Moorabool Shire Council
1
Notes nine public submissions on the 2025–26 draft budget Golden Plains Shire

March

26
Endorses Carisbrook Flood Plan advisory group terms of reference Central Goldfields Shire Council
26
Award Gillies Road reconstruction contract to Fulton Hogan for $5,059,269.38 City of Ballarat
25
Adopt written-only VCAT approach for Endeavour Group Hepburn Shire Council
25
Adopt Don Wallace Recreation Reserve change room upgrades Golden Plains Shire
25
Endorses Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025–29 for consultation Ararat Rural City Council
17
Endorses $555,000 grant for Beaufort Linear walking and cycling paths Pyrenees Shire Council
12
Approves $3M RCSIF funding for Maryborough Olympic Pool Complex Stage One Central Goldfields Shire Council
11
Approve closed session for Interim Chief Executive employment matters Golden Plains Shire
5
Approve CEO leave and appoint Acting CEO David Jackson Moorabool Shire Council

February

26
Accept Rainbow Readiness Roadmap petition and support implementation Central Goldfields Shire Council
26
Keep weekly rubbish and start fortnightly FOGO from November 2025 City of Ballarat
25
Approve eight-lot subdivision at 12–14 Vanina Street, Hepburn Hepburn Shire Council
25
Appoint updated Planning and Environment Act authorised officers Golden Plains Shire
25
Proceed with design for Barkly Street disability drop-off zone after engagement Ararat Rural City Council
17
Endorses Active Transport Fund bid for Beaufort footpath extensions Pyrenees Shire Council
5
Adopt the Councillor Social Media Policy Moorabool Shire Council

January

28
Adopt Councillor Code of Conduct and require councillors to sign commitment Ararat Rural City Council

2024

December

23
Adopt 2025 meeting schedule for Golden Plains Shire Golden Plains Shire
18
Approve August 2024 community grants totalling $97,305.20 Moorabool Shire Council
17
Adopt revised planning delegations for 18-month trial Hepburn Shire Council
17
Adopt revised consultation policy and procedure for statutory planning Golden Plains Shire
17
Adopt updated Community and Compliance Enforcement Policy Central Goldfields Shire Council
11
Adopt terms of reference for Ballarat West precinct structure plan reference group City of Ballarat
10
Endorses Pyrenees Digital Connectivity Action Plan and ongoing advocacy Pyrenees Shire Council
4
Officer report requested on Blackwood bus stop guardrail removal Moorabool Shire Council

November

27
Waste collection changes deferred for weekly household bins and FOGO City of Ballarat
26
Elects Don Henderson as Mayor for 2024/2025 Hepburn Shire Council
26
Meredith Works Depot lease goes to public consultation for 30 years Golden Plains Shire
26
Grace La Vella elected Mayor for one year Central Goldfields Shire Council
26
Remade CEO delegations under Local Government Act 2020 Ararat Rural City Council
19
Endorses Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees water supply business case Pyrenees Shire Council
19
Cr Sarah Hayden elected mayor for 2024/25 Golden Plains Shire
18
Elect Paul Tatchell as Mayor for 2024/25 Moorabool Shire Council
18
Tracey Hargreaves elected Mayor for 2024/25 City of Ballarat
12
Elect Tanya Kehoe as Mayor for 2024/2025 Pyrenees Shire Council
12
Jo Armstrong elected mayor for 2024/2025 Ararat Rural City Council

October

23
Apologies accepted for Cr Peter Eddy and Cr Mark Harris City of Ballarat
22
Approve Golden Plains Shire Council Annual Report 2023/24 Golden Plains Shire
22
Adopt Central Goldfields Shire Council Annual Report 2023–24 Central Goldfields Shire Council
9
Approve in principle Ballarat financial report for year ended 30 June 2024 City of Ballarat
8
Confirm 24 September 2024 council meeting minutes Ararat Rural City Council

September

24
Submit 2023/24 financial statements to Auditor-General for certification Pyrenees Shire Council
24
Adopt 30 June 2024 financial statements and reserve transfers Ararat Rural City Council
18
Adopt 2023/24 governance checklist for annual report and Know Your Council Moorabool Shire Council
16
Council grants planning permit for contractors depot at 423 Clunes Road, Creswick Hepburn Shire Council
16
Annual Financial Report and Performance Statement approved in principle Central Goldfields Shire Council
11
Adopt Rural Land Use Strategy for Moorabool Moorabool Shire Council
11
Adopt Ballarat West precinct plans and development contributions City of Ballarat
10
Council seeks DEECA action to remove invasive weeds from Waubra water reserve Pyrenees Shire Council
10
Adopt Hepburn Shire Council Financial Vision 2024–2027 Hepburn Shire Council
10
Prepare Open Space Strategy with identified funding Golden Plains Shire
4
Reject Elaine Recreation Reserve renaming to Ron Read Recreation Reserve Moorabool Shire Council
3
Future Hepburn documents go ahead for planning scheme amendments Hepburn Shire Council

August

28
Adopt Prince of Wales Park master plan City of Ballarat
27
Dispose 66 Brooke Street, Smythesdale via EOI; demolish if no buyer Golden Plains Shire
27
Defer Banfield Street land sale until after elections Ararat Rural City Council
20
Endorses Pyrenees Local Area Action Plan for tourism to 2033 Pyrenees Shire Council
20
Consider Bath Street traffic closure options between High Street and Albert Street Hepburn Shire Council
20
Asphalt supply contract G1882-2023 awarded to two panel suppliers Central Goldfields Shire Council
7
Retain 80km/h speed limit on Ballan–Egerton Road Moorabool Shire Council

July

30
Adopt Annual Plan 2024/25 to operationalise Council Plan 2021–2025 Ararat Rural City Council
24
Adopt Ballarat Airport Strategy and Master Plan 2024 City of Ballarat
23
Transition report requested for new enterprise business model Golden Plains Shire
23
Released Draft General Local Law 2025 for public consultation Central Goldfields Shire Council
17
Adopt amended 2024/25 rates for all land classes Moorabool Shire Council
16
Adopt 2024–2028 onsite wastewater management plan Pyrenees Shire Council
16
Refuse subdivision at 35 Paddock Street, Clunes Hepburn Shire Council
3
Adopt updated risk management framework and policy Moorabool Shire Council

June

26
Adopt Council Plan 2021–2025 (2024 update) with page 43 correction Moorabool Shire Council
26
Adopt Ballarat Biodiversity Strategy – Healing Country Together City of Ballarat
25
Tourism Midwest Victoria Destination Management Plan and Pyrenees LAAP supported in principle Pyrenees Shire Council
25
Adopt 2024/25 budget for Hepburn Shire, including draft changes Hepburn Shire Council
25
Adopt Golden Plains Shire budget 2024–25 and rates/charges Golden Plains Shire
25
Council adopts 2024/25 Central Goldfields Shire budget Central Goldfields Shire Council
25
Adopt 2024/25 budget with zero percent rate rise Ararat Rural City Council
18
Refuse two-lot subdivision at 110 Steeles Road, Yandoit Hepburn Shire Council
12
Council refers Council Plan 2021–2025 (2024 update) for adoption Moorabool Shire Council
5
Petition opposes renaming Elaine Recreation Reserve; officer report ordered Moorabool Shire Council
4
Council notes 30 public submissions on the 2024–25 draft budget Golden Plains Shire

May

28
Draft 2024/25 annual budget released for public consultation Hepburn Shire Council
28
Confirm outcomes from Bannockburn Recreation Precinct engagement Golden Plains Shire
28
Adopt revised S6 delegation instrument, revoking prior staff delegations Ararat Rural City Council
22
Adopt 2024/25 budget with new loans up to $20.16 million City of Ballarat
21
Grant planning permit for two-lot subdivision at Brumbys Lane, Snake Valley Pyrenees Shire Council
21
Solar Savers special rates charge declared and applicant list approved Hepburn Shire Council
7
Draft 2024/25 budget and 10-year plan go to community consultation Pyrenees Shire Council
1
Revoke Election (Caretaker) Policy 2019 and rely on Governance Rules Moorabool Shire Council

April

30
Hepburn Shire releases draft structure plans and Rural Hepburn for consultation Hepburn Shire Council
30
Adopt quarterly performance report financial statements to 31 March 2024 Ararat Rural City Council
24
Approves Commerce Ballarat funding and service agreement City of Ballarat
23
Endorse Golden Plains Shire 2024/25 draft budget for exhibition Golden Plains Shire
23
Release Central Goldfields draft 2024/25 budget for public comment Central Goldfields Shire Council
16
Adopt option 2 waste fee exemptions for eligible non-profit owned properties Pyrenees Shire Council
16
Request Midland Highway speed limit reduction to 80km/h Hepburn Shire Council
3
Adopt Delegations and Authorisations Policy to replace outdated framework Moorabool Shire Council

March

27
Release draft Ballarat Biodiversity Strategy for four weeks from 2 April City of Ballarat
26
Issue notice for Hamilton Highway rock crushing permit Golden Plains Shire
26
Adopt Talbot Futures final structure plan and endorse Talbot sewerage business case Central Goldfields Shire Council
26
Endorses Grampians Wine Discovery Centre concept and seeks $500,000 grant Ararat Rural City Council
19
Two roads named: Knott Lane for Anderson Lane Road, Percydale Pyrenees Shire Council
19
Adopt Clunes Queens Park and Pioneer Park masterplans Hepburn Shire Council
6
Adopt Place Naming Policy and set up Place Naming Advisory Committee Moorabool Shire Council

February

28
Djila-tjarriu Community Hub named at 18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton City of Ballarat
27
Endorses 2024 priority projects for State and Federal advocacy Golden Plains Shire
27
Adopt Central Goldfields Shire Council Domestic Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) 2023–2028 Central Goldfields Shire Council
27
Adopt revised S6 Instrument delegating powers to Ararat staff Ararat Rural City Council
20
Two new dwellings approved for 121 Raglan Street, Daylesford Hepburn Shire Council
20
Reinstates Road Management Plan for all Pyrenees Shire roads Pyrenees Shire Council
7
Seek ministerial authorisation to prepare and exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C103Moor Moorabool Shire Council

January

30
Adopt Fair Access Action Plan for Council-managed facilities Ararat Rural City Council
23
Clunes–Mt Cameron Road reconstruction contract awarded for $612,700.08 Central Goldfields Shire Council

2023

December

20
Council holds Australia Day awards, cricket nets and plant hire in closed session Moorabool Shire Council
19
Confirm 21 November 2023 ordinary meeting minutes Hepburn Shire Council
19
Awarded Netball Pavilion contract to Bowden Corp Pty Ltd for $904,114 Golden Plains Shire
19
Resealing contract awarded for 2023–24 works in Central Goldfields Central Goldfields Shire Council
13
Split Ballarat Planning Scheme Amendment C240ball into three parts City of Ballarat
12
Provide in-principle support for the Beaufort Linear Masterplan Pyrenees Shire Council
6
Appoint councillor reps to advisory committees for 2024 Moorabool Shire Council

November

28
Community Strengthening Grants 2023 Round 2 approved for $78,102.50 Golden Plains Shire
28
Adopt Q1 Council Plan progress report Central Goldfields Shire Council
28
Adopt Recreation, Leisure and Community Facilities Asset Management Plan Ararat Rural City Council
22
Adopt City of Ballarat Public Toilet Strategy 2023 City of Ballarat
21
Continue pushing for funding to finish the East Grampians Rural Pipeline Pyrenees Shire Council
21
Adopt revised Risk Management Policy (Policy 24C) Hepburn Shire Council
21
Re-elect Brett Cunningham as mayor for 2023/24 Golden Plains Shire
21
Mayor’s report for 2022/23 accepted Central Goldfields Shire Council
14
Admit urgent business on Royal accident in Daylesford Hepburn Shire Council
14
Elects Bob Sanders as Mayor for a one-year term Ararat Rural City Council
13
Des Hudson elected mayor for 2023/24 City of Ballarat
8
Elect Ally Munari as Mayor for 2023/2024 Moorabool Shire Council
1
Approve Bacchus Marsh Montessori 20-year peppercorn lease Moorabool Shire Council

October

31
Adopt Footpath and Cycleways Asset Management Plan and publish online Ararat Rural City Council
31
Appoints Cr Robert Vance as Mayor for 2023/24 Pyrenees Shire Council
31
Adopt annual report for 2022–23 financial year Central Goldfields Shire Council
25
Receive 2022/23 Moorabool Shire annual report, subject to VAGO inclusion Moorabool Shire Council
25
Endorses kerbside waste changes for Ballarat, including weekly FOGO City of Ballarat
24
Adopt Teesdale flood study and authorise Planning Scheme Amendment C104 Golden Plains Shire
24
Award Maryborough Town Hall electrical and AV upgrade contract for $539,639.20 Central Goldfields Shire Council
17
No seasonal fee changes for Beaufort Lake Caravan Park; review in 2024/25 Pyrenees Shire Council
17
Adopt urgent resolution on First Peoples recognition referendum Hepburn Shire Council
11
Approve 2022/23 financial report and performance statement in principle City of Ballarat
4
Adopt in-principle 2022/23 performance statement for Auditor-General certification Moorabool Shire Council

September

27
Awarded landfill capping contract up to $2,072,232.50 City of Ballarat
26
Adopt Tree Asset Management Plan and publish it on Council website Ararat Rural City Council
26
Adopt Smythesdale Gardens & Brewery Dam Reserve Master Plan Golden Plains Shire
26
Award Deledio netball courts redevelopment contract to Quantum Civil Central Goldfields Shire Council
19
Support gazettal of heavy vehicle roads for B-double and HML networks Pyrenees Shire Council
19
Adopt amended minutes including The Voice Referendum Hepburn Shire Council
6
Publish draft place naming policy for Moorabool community consultation Moorabool Shire Council

August

29
Adopt Road and Transport Asset Management Plan and publish on Council website Ararat Rural City Council
23
Endorses draft Customer Charter for public consultation City of Ballarat
22
Approved Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants 2023 funding for six projects Golden Plains Shire
22
Draft Property Leasing and Licensing Policy 2023 goes to public consultation Central Goldfields Shire Council
15
Adopt Amarant Road for duplicated Landsborough Road section Pyrenees Shire Council
15
Approves Creswick Trails Variation 01 for $346,837 Hepburn Shire Council
2
Divest Darley Park Recreation Reserve interests and appoint Council as committee Moorabool Shire Council

July

26
Eleven roads named in Ballarat Airport precinct; Nyaninyuk Road becomes Nyaninyuk Lane City of Ballarat
25
Adopt Ross Creek Recreation Reserve Masterplan 2023 Golden Plains Shire
25
Approves Maryborough Aerodrome business case Central Goldfields Shire Council
18
Approve up to $15,000 for Beaufort RV free camp basic maintenance Pyrenees Shire Council
18
Sets strict conditions for 129 Morgantis Road micro-abattoir operations Hepburn Shire Council
5
Seek Minister authorisation for Planning Scheme Amendment C104moor Moorabool Shire Council

June

28
Approves TSF4 at Ballarat Gold Mine with conditions City of Ballarat
27
Adopt 2023/24 budget for Hepburn Shire Hepburn Shire Council
27
Adopt Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2023–24, rates and fees Golden Plains Shire
27
Adopt 2023/24 budget for Central Goldfields Shire Central Goldfields Shire Council
20
Endorses Beaufort Lake Caravan Park fee increases from 1 July 2023 Pyrenees Shire Council
20
Confirm minutes of 16 and 23 May 2023 meetings Hepburn Shire Council
7
Approve private sale of 8 Bond Street, Maddingley for $17,500 Moorabool Shire Council
7
Receive public submissions on the proposed Bridge Mall Special Rate City of Ballarat
6
Budget submissions noted Golden Plains Shire

May

30
Awarded Maryborough Octagonal Pool replacement contract to SJ Weir Ballarat Central Goldfields Shire Council
30
Reallocated $600,000 from road widening to 2022/23 resealing works Ararat Rural City Council
24
Appoint members to Her Majesty’s Theatre Board Delegated Committee City of Ballarat
23
Endorses draft 2023/24 annual budget for public exhibition Hepburn Shire Council
23
Adopt Tree Protection and Management Policy Golden Plains Shire
17
Adopt Moorabool Shire Council Plan 2021–2025 (2023 update) Moorabool Shire Council
16
Reactivate the Road Management Plan for all Pyrenees Shire roads Pyrenees Shire Council
16
Award Round 3 Community Grants totalling $25,321 Hepburn Shire Council
16
Release 2023/24 draft budget for public consultation Central Goldfields Shire Council
10
Accept minor updates to Moorabool Shire Council Plan 2021–2025 for adoption Moorabool Shire Council
3
Planning permit issued for six-lot subdivision at 289 Werribee Vale Road Moorabool Shire Council
2
Acting mayor appointed for 2 May 2023 Central Goldfields Shire Council

April

26
Place Golden Plains Shire 2023/24 draft budget on public exhibition Golden Plains Shire
26
Endorses $3.6 million more borrowing for Bakery Hill Redevelopment City of Ballarat
18
Council approves 31 townhouses at 17 Smith Street, Daylesford Hepburn Shire Council
18
Adopt revised asset management policy Pyrenees Shire Council
18
Approves CEO submission to VEC for electoral structure review Central Goldfields Shire Council
18
Adopt revised 2023/24 budget engagement plan for Ararat Ararat Rural City Council
5
Adopted governance rules allowing meetings if livestream fails Moorabool Shire Council

March

28
Council endorses Phase 2 and Phase 3 LRCI funding reallocations Golden Plains Shire
28
Adopt planning scheme amendment C34cgol and seek minister approval Central Goldfields Shire Council
22
Endorses EveryAGE Counts campaign to tackle ageism City of Ballarat
21
Grant planning permit for 4,000 SCU cattle feedlot at Homebush Pyrenees Shire Council
21
Urgent submission supports 2026 Census topic review changes Hepburn Shire Council
1
Approve sale process for surplus land at 8 Bond Street, Maddingley Moorabool Shire Council

February

28
Endorses $1,333,665 LRCI Phase 4 allocations for 2023–2025 Golden Plains Shire
28
Endorses submission for seven single-councillor wards Central Goldfields Shire Council
22
Demolish Lake Wendouree Underground Public Toilet City of Ballarat
21
Council joins Central Highlands Visitor Economy Partnership Pyrenees Shire Council
21
Approve officer delegation for Trentham Pavilion contract variations up to 20% Hepburn Shire Council
1
Adopt updated governance rules for Mayor and deputy mayor nominations Moorabool Shire Council

January

31
Grant planning permit for 20 dwellings at 25 Margaret Street, Maryborough Central Goldfields Shire Council
31
Adopt updated Corporate Purchase Card Policy Ararat Rural City Council
17
Report ordered on petition to keep free camping at Avoca River Pyrenees Shire Council