Asset management

17Aug 2026

Endorsed the revised Ten-Year Asset Plan (2025–2034) with updated budgets and project sequencing

Supported Rural Councils Victoria election advocacy priorities and $1b Rural/Regional Productivity Fund
Approved up to $5,000 for RCV campaign signage in Avoca, Beaufort, and Landsborough
Noted the emergency fire tree works update following the January 2026 Streatham Yalla-Y-Poora fire
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

22Jul 2026

Continue City of Ballarat Family Day Care scheme until 30 September 2029; review before then

Endorse Corporate Emissions Plan 2026–2029 and rescind 2009 Energy Efficient Public Lighting Policy
Adopt Gambling Harm Prevention Policy, superseding the 2022 Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy
Adopt Asset Protection Policy and authorise CEO to implement applicable fee structures
and 2 more

City of Ballarat · 6 decisions · 8 min read

24Feb 2026

Note four public submissions to the 2026–27 draft budget consultation

Approve CEO execution of Amplitel/Telstra Rokewood depot lease (up to 20 years)
Adopt updated Asset Disposal Policy
Adopt updated Asset Management Policy (2024–29) and endorse Draft Community Asset Policy for consultation
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

8Dec 2025

Endorsed further investigation into a hybrid plant replacement model for 2026/27

Adopted the Building–Farm Shed Exemption Policy under Building Regulations 2018
Recommitted to the New Energy Development Position Statement through current Council term
Appointed Councillor representatives to committees for the 2025/26 year
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

28Oct 2025

Adopt Asset Plan 2025–2034 with required renewal/improvement targets

Adopt Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029
Endorse VicRoads delegation process for Pitch Music Festival tow-away zones
Receive and adopt September 2025 monthly performance report financial statements
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

22Oct 2025

Adopt Annual Report 2024–2025 for council publication

Adopt Council Plan 2025–2029 and Year 1 Annual Action Plan 2025–26
Adopt Community Panel Outcomes Report (2025) and formal responses to recommendations
Adopt Financial Plan 2025–2035 and Asset Plan 2025; publish on council website
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

20Oct 2025

Seek State Government election commitment to fund SWNP water supply project

Endorse staged early-2026 FOGO rollout in Avoca/Beaufort and shirewide by 1 July 2027
Change glass kerbside collection frequency from 4-weekly to 8-weekly across the shire
Continue free green waste disposal at transfer stations during the year
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

27Aug 2025

Endorsed draft Council Plan 2025–2029 for community feedback and public notice

Endorsed draft Financial Plan 2025–2035 and Asset Plan for community consultation
Agreed to advocate to retain the Maryborough VicRoads service from closure
Noted Council Plan Action Plan Q4 for implementation tracking
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

26Aug 2025

Endorsed Council Plan Year 4, Quarter 4 actions progress noted (1 Apr–30 Jun 2025)

Endorsed Draft Financial Plan 2025–2035 for community consultation (27 Aug–24 Sep 2025)
Endorsed Draft Asset Plan 2025–2035 for community consultation (27 Aug–24 Sep 2025)
Endorsed Priority Booklet 2025 projects and initiatives for update inclusion
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

26Nov 2024

Remade S5 Instrument delegating CEO powers, revoking prior delegations

Endorsed updated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy
Adopted maximum building fee increases for specified report/consent applications
Endorsed Pitch Music Festival tow-away zone application and CEO authorisation
and 3 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 7 decisions · 11 min read

26Mar 2024

Issue planning permit for Hamilton Highway, Stonehaven rock crushing with amended condition 10

Contractor’s depot at 114 McKees Road, Garibaldi decision deferred to next council meeting
Endorse Asset Management Strategy 2024–29 and Asset Management Policy for public exhibition
Adopt updated Media and Communications Policy clarifying Deputy Mayor spokesperson arrangements
and 3 more

Golden Plains Shire · 7 decisions · 9 min read

28Nov 2023

Adopt Recreation, Leisure and Community Facilities Asset Management Plan; publish on Council website

Receive and adopt Quarterly Performance Report financial statements to 30 September 2023
Endorse development of Sport, Active Recreation & Open Spaces Strategy; confirm $15,000 co-contribution
Receive 2023/2024 Capital Works Program (November 2023) report
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

24Oct 2023

Adopt Governance Rules (2023 Review) with specified amendments to councillor/general business clauses

Adopt Property Leasing and Licensing Policy (2023 review) as presented
Adopt Disposal or Sale of Council Assets and Land Policy (2023 review) as presented
Adopt Council Plan Annual Action Plan 2023–2024
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

29Aug 2023

Adopt Road and Transport Asset Management Plan and publish on Council website

Adopt Bridges and Major Culverts Asset Management Plan and publish on Council website
Join Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum as General member
Adopt Electrification Policy dated August 2023
and 5 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 9 decisions · 12 min read

7Jun 2023

Approve private sale of Lot 1, 8 Bond Street, Maddingley for $17,500

Grant WRISC a 12-month lease with 70% discounted rent at Darley Civic Hub
Adopt updated Governance Framework and Fraud/Public Interest Disclosure policies
Issue planning permit PA2021041 for six light poles, earthworks, and extended lighting hours
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

30May 2023

Reallocated $600,000 road widening funds to 2022/23 road resealing works

Reallocated $643,200 from urban drainage contracts to 2022/23 reseal works
Adopted updated Council Procurement Policy, including revised approval thresholds
Adopted 2023 General Valuation subject to Ministerial approval for 2023/24 rating
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

18Apr 2023

Adopt revised Asset Management Policy

Endorse release for consultation of 2023/24 draft Budget and 10-year Financial Plan
Approve ANZAC Day 2023 resource centre operating changes
Award 2022/23 Community Funding Program biannual Round Two grants
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read