Infrastructure planning

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

27May 2026

Approve leave of absence for Councillor Jake Meyer (19 May–18 June 2026)

Adopt 2026/27 Budget, including $500,000 loan for Deledio Recreation Reserve pavilion upgrade
Endorse Draft Public Lighting Strategy for community consultation and return for final adoption
Authorise Dunolly Country Market monthly operations under delegated community asset committee governance
and 3 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 7 decisions · 10 min read

16Feb 2026

Endorsed Beaufort Linear Masterplan funding application; committed $50,000 cash and $70,000 in-kind

Selected road names for Burke Street Development: Falcon Terrace, Honeyeater Close, Swift Court
Commenced naming process for unnamed Beaufort road as Mabel Court; lodged via SPEAR
Adopted updated Council Naming Policy, replacing the 2016 road naming principles
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 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

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

23Sep 2025

Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C104gpla Teesdale Flood Study Panel recommendations

Grant planning permit for 769 Bells Road Barunah Park pig farm (P25023)
Adopt Municipal Road Management Plan 2025–2029
Adopt Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

15Sep 2025

Appointed Council as land manager for James Scullin Memorial Park; seek formal DEECA appointment

Adopted Road Management Plan (June 2025 review) and publish on Council website
Endorsed Waubra Recreation Reserve Master Plan for 28-day final community exhibition
Held Special Council Meeting (29 Sept 2025) to adopt in principle the 2024/25 Financial Statements
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

26Aug 2025

Remade S5 delegation instrument delegating powers to the CEO (with prior delegations revoked)

Adopted revised S6 delegation instrument for delegations to Council staff (with prior delegations revoked)
Supported MAV State Council motion to recommence Western Highway duplication; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
Supported MAV State Council motions addressing abuse toward councillors and Council staff; delegated Mayor/CEO to consolidate
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

6Aug 2025

Adopt revised Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Charter (four-year internal audit plan)

Authorise WorkCover 2025/26 premium payment before 18 August for 5% discount
Approve draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029 for public consultation
Adopt Customer Experience Strategy 2025–2027
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

29Jul 2025

Adopted Annual Plan 2025/2026 with no additional budget implications

Endorsed Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029 for community consultation
Approved 40% reduction to Farm Rate and Municipal Charge for eligible farm properties (2025–26)
Approved $10,000 annual sponsorship for Cottage by the Sea – Take a Break program
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

16Jun 2025

Declare Pyrenees Shire in exceptional drought and advocate disaster relief declarations

Commit resources to develop Beaufort Lake Caravan Park as top caravaning priority
Establish Preferred Supplier Panels for professional and intermediate services via tender outcomes
Adopt Renewable Energy Development Position Statement as interim guidance for 6 months
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 12 min read

27May 2025

Adopt Community Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025–29

Adopt Financial Plan 2025–2035
Adopt Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–29, including Trust for Nature rebate
Adopt Budget 2025/26 with 1.5% rate rise and $12.437m capital works
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

7May 2025

Receive and note 2021–2025 Council Plan Q3 progress report (Jan–Mar 2025)

Seek ministerial authorisation and exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C115moor (Retail Strategy)
Refer Planning Scheme Amendment C108 (Ballan Precinct 5) submissions to an independent panel
Appoint five members to the Public Art and Collections Advisory Committee
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

29Apr 2025

Commenced development of a Disability Action Plan, with progress reported November 2025

Endorsed Advocacy Priorities 2025 document and continued state/federal advocacy
Adopted revised Fair Access Policy and endorsed Fair Access Plan for public comment
Endorsed Roads to Recovery five-year program suggested projects
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

28Apr 2025

Allocate $55,000 in 2025–26 budgets to update the Economic Development Strategy

Issue a planning permit for PA23108 (13 Canico Lane Hillcrest) with conditions
Adopt a Road Management Plan review process targeting adoption by 31 October 2025
Progress Strategic Planning Amendments C52pyrn (May 2025 consultation) and C47Pyrn updates
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

26Mar 2025

Endorsed Draft Flood Study Advisory and Reference Group Terms of Reference

Appointed three community members and Cr de Villiers to Flood Study Advisory Group
Appointed one community member to tender panel for flood project consultant procurement
Received and noted late information for planning matters (Attachments 1 and 2)
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

26Feb 2025

Accept petition and support implementation of the Rainbow Readiness Roadmap

Receive December 2024 Quarterly Finance Report; no revised 2024–25 budget required
Adopt amended Audit and Risk Committee Charter
Adopt Governance Framework and Statutory Compliance Frameworks
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

17Feb 2025

Endorsed Active Transport Fund application for Beaufort footpath extensions

Approved 2024/25 GATT Seal Program locations using $50,000 dust suppression budget
Endorsed planning team audit outcomes and customer feedback survey for permit applicants
Supported preparation of a Municipal Bushfire Plan (draft completed; briefing expected)
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

23Jul 2024

Request GRLC prepare transition report for new enterprise business model approval

Adopt Environmental Health Services tender contract for three years, with extensions
Authorise Mayor to extend Interim CEO contract from 6 Aug to 1 Sep 2024
Issue Notice of Decision to grant planning permit for 25 Burns Street child care centre
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

16Jul 2024

Adopted the 2024–2028 Onsite Wastewater Management Plan (OWMP)

Endorsed payment of $614,127.07 for the 2024/25 insurance program renewal
Amended September 2024 council meeting, briefing, and community cuppa dates; issued public notice
Examined loss of opening prayer and found a suitable replacement for future meetings
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read