Public consultation

Adopted the 2026/27 Annual Budget under Local Government Act 2020

  • Set 2026/27 differential rates and cents/$CIV for all land classes
  • Approved 2026/27 fees and charges, including waste service charges
  • Approved making the 2026/27 Budget publicly available on Council’s website
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Place the Proposed 2026/27 Annual Budget on public exhibition for consultation

  • Set public submission deadline for budget and rates/charges composition: 4 June 2026
  • Hold Special Council meeting to consider submissions: 10 June 2026 at 6.00pm
  • Intend to adopt the 2026/27 Annual Budget at a Special Council meeting: 24 June 2026
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Council rejected Grevillea Court Park upgrades; will engage petitioners on alternatives

  • Council approved public consultation for Eastern town entrance signage concepts via Engage Ararat
  • Council released Draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2026–36 for community consultation
  • Council endorsed 2026 Advocacy Priorities and will publish them on Engage Ararat
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Accept Barkly Street CBD parking audit plans and proceed to public consultation

  • Adopt revised S6 Instrument of Delegation; revoke prior staff delegations including S6A
  • Approve new outward-facing policy design template for Council documents
  • Approve OTTA seal works for nominated roads in 2025/26 capital works program
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Approve Procurement Australia contract PA 2712-0652 for recruitment services

  • Adopt West Moorabool Heritage Study Stage 2A and Planning Scheme Amendment C085moor
  • Endorse advocacy prospectus “Advocacy Projects 2026 and Beyond”
  • Note Melbourne Water actions for Ballan flooding (Lay Court, Walsh Street, Ingliston Road)
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Adopt 2026 Council meeting and Audit & Risk committee schedules as presented

  • Initiate process to sell 132 Milton Street, Bannockburn after five-week consultation
  • Conduct three-week public consultation on proposed Amplitel/Telstra lease at Rokewood depot
  • Adopt Councillor Interaction with Developers Policy to govern ethical communications
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Appointed Mr John Watson as independent member of Audit and Risk Advisory Committee (2025–2028)

  • Approved draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030 for four-week public exhibition
  • Adopted 2024/25 Governance and Management Checklist for Annual Report inclusion and Local Government Victoria submission
  • Adopted “in principle” 2024/25 Performance Statement for Auditor-General certification submission
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Place Maryborough North, Flagstaff and Carisbrook Land Use Framework on public exhibition (4 weeks)

  • Exhibit Urban Residential Land Opportunity Study (Rural Living Zones Review) for public consultation (4 weeks)
  • Progress Maryborough Flood Study Planning Scheme Amendment C44cgol via streamlined flood overlay pathway
  • Delegate CEO to seek Minister consent and issue public notice for Planning Scheme Amendment C44cgol
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Rescinded the 14 May 2025 resolution on the proposed 2025/26 Annual Budget

  • Reinstated officer recommendation to place the Draft 2025/26 Budget on public exhibition
  • Approved public notice, public inspection access, and submission period until 5pm 5 June
  • Approved public submissions on proposed rates and charges until 5pm 5 June
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

Approve draft 2025–2029 Revenue and Rating Plan for public inspection

  • Authorise public notice, submissions, and hearing for Revenue and Rating Plan
  • Endorse 2025–2035 Long-Term Financial Plan for public consultation
  • Place Draft 2025/26 Annual Budget on public exhibition and invite submissions
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

Endorsed draft Council Plan 2025–2029 for public consultation (14 May–5 June 2025)

  • Endorsed draft Budget 2025–2026, Financial Plan, Revenue and Rating Plan, and Asset Plan for consultation
  • Authorised CEO to make minor administrative document corrections during the consultation period
  • Noted ESC approval of 10% rate cap for 2025/26 (7% above state cap) and required reporting before adoption
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

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

Confirmed minutes of 25 June 2024 and confidential minutes of 1 July 2024

  • Released Draft General Local Law 2025 for four-week public consultation (5–29 Aug 2024)
  • Endorsed Draft Central Goldfields Events Strategy 2024–2028 for community consultation
  • Awarded Payroll Services Contract G1871-2023 to Elmo Software and Payssential Pty Ltd ($499,218 ex GST, 4 years)
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Note no submissions received for Draft Council Plan 2021–2025 (2024 update)

  • Refer Council Plan 2021–2025 (2024 update) for adoption at 26 June 2024 special meeting
  • Receive four public submissions to the proposed 2024/25 Annual Budget
  • Consider budget submissions at 26 June 2024 special meeting before adopting 2024/25 Annual Budget
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Endorsed release of Draft 2024/2025 Annual Budget for public consultation

  • Approved $100,000 Affordable Housing Action Plan funding; defer $100,000 to 2025/26
  • Set budget consultation via Participate Hepburn; submissions close 13 June 2024
  • Scheduled budget adoption for 25 June 2024; fees to commence 1 July 2024
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read