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Golden Plains Shire Council is proposing to revitalise the existing skate park located at the Lethbridge Active Youth…
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Have you say on the Draft Budget 2025/26 and ensure your voice is heard through the lodgement of Budget Submissions.
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Thank you for having your say on the Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan.
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Have Your Say: Council Plan 2025-2029, Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
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Have your say on shaping youth programs and activities in Golden Plains Shire
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Victoria is growing, especially Melbourne and our regional cities like our neighbours Geelong and Ballarat. We’re…
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Thank you for providing your feedback on the Northern Streetscapes Framework design development plans.
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Through the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC…
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Council invites Golden Plains Shire community members to provide feedback on the Bannockburn Integrated Water…
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Thank you for providing your feedback on the concept design for upgrading the Play Space at Shelford Recreation Reserve.
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Golden Plains Shire Council adopted the Footpath Strategy 2024-2034 (the Strategy) at its meeting on Tuesday 27 August…
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Thank you for expressing your interest to participate in Battle of the Bands 2024.
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Expressions of interest for an Independent Member to join Council's Audit and Risk Committee have now closed and…
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Thank you to everyone who submitted an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to co-produce three community networking programs…
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The Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2024/25 was adopted at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting.
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The Fair Access Policy was Adopted at the 25 June Council Meeting.
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The Asset Management Strategy 2024-29 & Asset Management Policy were adopted at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting.
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Golden Plains Shire Council has developed site plans for Teesdale Turtle Bend Recreation and Events Space.
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Share Your Thoughts and Make a Difference
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Thank you for having your say on the draft Tracks and Trails Strategy
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Thank you for Expressing your interest to conduct teaching workshops at the Bannockburn Library.
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The Golden Plains Shire Council Community Awards 2023 are an opportunity to formally acknowledge extraordinary…
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The Inverleigh Active Youth Space is set to enhance its existing active recreation and community area by introducing…
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Council is dedicated to managing roadside weed and pest issues and is actively seeking input from the community for the…
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Council is inviting community members to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for participation in its Advisory…
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Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed lease of land located on the corner of Dereel-Rokewood Junction…
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Golden Plains Shire Council is gathering information on the health of the Shire’s creative and cultural life to inform…
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Thank you for expressing your interest to participate in the Young Women’s Leadership Program.
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Thank you to residents in Lethbridge for having your say on the proposed relocation of the public toilet block at…
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Thank you to the young musicians aged 12 to 25 who registered to perform at the Battle of the Bands event on 26 August
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In 2022, Golden Plains Shire Council successfully upgraded the Bannockburn Skate Park. Council is now progressing…
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Thank you to businesses for completing the Business Sustainability Survey
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Council's updated Governance Rules were Adopted at the March Council Meeting
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The Tree Protection and Management Policy was Adopted at the May Council meeting
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Thank you to the community members who had their say on the Lethbridge Play Space Upgrade designs
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Thank you to all the community groups who applied for the first round of Community Strengthening Grants
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Thank you to all the young people who participated in the Youth Pathways Survey
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Thank you for having your say on the Vacant Council Land in Batesford
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Thank you for having your say on the Tracks and Trails Strategy
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Council engaged Jesuit Social Service’s The Men’s Project to deliver the Unpacking the Man Box workshop series to…
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The Moorabool River Reserve Masterplan (the Masterplan) was adopted by Golden Plains Shire Council at its meeting on…
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Thank you to all residents who participated in the Community Crime Safety and Social Perceptions Survey
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Thank you to the young musicians who registered for the FReeZA event
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Thank you for having your say on the Bannockburn Bike Park Concept Design
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Domestic Wastewater Management Plan.
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Thank you for expressing your interest for Council's Active Ageing and Inclusion Advisory Group
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The Golden Plains Shire Council Community Awards 2022 are an opportunity to formally acknowledge extraordinary…
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the concept design of the proposed Smythesdale Sub-Regional Play Space
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Thank you to the Teesdale residents who attended the Flood Study Information Session
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Council sought feedback from community members to share their thoughts on the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Lighting…
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Council invited volunteer community members to join the Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Committee.
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Council adopted the Economic Development, Tourism & Investment Attraction Strategy 2022-2032 at its meeting on…
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The Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2022/23 was adopted by Council at its meeting on 28 June 2022. The Budget…
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The Asset Plan 2022-2032 was adopted by Council at its meeting on 28 June 2022.
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Council adopted the Woady Yaloak Equestrian Centre Masterplan 2022-2032 on Tuesday 23 August, 2022.
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The Golden Plains Shire Transport Connections Study was adopted by Council at its November Council meeting.
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Council’s new Youth Activation Committee provides young people an opportunity to have a voice in Golden Plains Shire
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Council adopted its Climate Emergency Plan 2022-2032 at its meeting on Tuesday 25 October.
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Thank you to all the community members who submitted an EOI
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Council is seeking feedback from the community to inform the development of the Active Golden Plains program.
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Council is inviting expressions of interest from young people aged 12 to 25 interested in joining the FReeZA Youth…
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The Customer Experience Strategy 2022-2026 was adopted by Council at its meeting on Tuesday 26 April, 2022
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Council was seeking input on community priorities during preparation of the Draft Council Budget 2022/23.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Inverleigh Tree Succession Plan
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Council is undertaking a Best Value Review of its aged and disability services. All clients and their families, staff…
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Council has commenced a review of its rating strategy.
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Nominations for the Citizen of the Year, Senior of the Year, Youth of the Year and Community Impact Awards have now…
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Community members were invited to provide feedback on the Draft Rabbit Management Strategy 2021-2031 and Draft Rabbit…
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Council recently sought feedback on a proposal to lower the speed limit on a section of Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road.…
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Council adopted its Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2025 at its 26 October 2021 Council Meeting.
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Council’s Long-Term Financial Plan 2021/22 – 2030/31 was adopted at the 26 October 2021 Council Meeting.
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Council adopted its updated Governance Rules with amendments at its 26 October Council Meeting.
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Expressions of Interest (EOI) have closed for members of the community and local business representatives to serve in…
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Council has adopted its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025.
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Council is developing a new Structure Plan for Smythesdale. The Background report has now been finalised following…
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Golden Plains Shire Council is pleased to offer free training courses for people who volunteer in Golden Plains Shire.
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Council adopted the Road Management Plan 2021-2025 at its 27 July 2021 Council Meeting.
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Council endorsed the G21 and AFL Barwon towards 2030: Strategy at its 26 October 2021 Council Meeting.
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Council has adopted its Mobile Traders Policy to consider requests for the operation of mobile traders on Council owned…
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The Golden Plains Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2022-2026 was adopted by Council at its meeting on Tuesday 23…
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The Northern Streetscapes Project will improve the main streetscapes of Smythesdale, Scarsdale and Linton.
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The Three Tails Project will deliver significant upgrades to three multi-use trails. This consultation is now closed.
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Thank you to everyone who had their say on Council's Budget 2021-22.
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Construction on the Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade will begin in September.
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Council is currently reviewing Mayoral and Councillor Allowances. Public submissions closed on 25 May 2021.
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Earlier this year, Council invited community members to take part in its Golden Plains Youth Survey.
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Expressions of interest are now closed for groups and local organisations to host a Councillor/s at a meeting.
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Thank you for sharing your feedback on Council’s intention to name an un-named road in Lethbridge 'Capron Lane…
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Council resolved to observe Melbourne Cup Day as a public holiday for the next four years following community…
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Council will open a new Digital Hub, featuring a modern and accessible co-working space at The Well in Smythesdale.
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Council sought feedback from residents within the Cambrian Hill, Ross Creek and Napoleons area on the future of the…
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Council is developing its four-year strategic plan, detailing its priorities and investment in Golden Plains Shire over…
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Council adopted its new Community Engagement Policy on 23 February 2021.
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Following the public vote, Council resolved to name the Inverleigh Play Space at 1 East Street, Yerram Yaluk Bun.…
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Nominations for the Citizen of the Year, Senior of the Year, Youth of the Year and Community Impact Award in 2020…
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Council is conducting a new Expression of Interest process for the activation and management of the Linton Community…
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This consultation has now closed.
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Following public input in 2020 and 2021, Council adopted its new Local Law No. 1 at its 23 November Meeting.
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Golden Plains Shire Council adopted the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2020-2030 on 25 August 2020.
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This consultation is now closed.
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This opportunity for feedback is now closed. Thank you to all our local vegetable growers who completed the survey.
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This consultation is now closed. Council invited feedback on its draft Management Plan for Bakers Lane Reserve in…
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This consultation is now closed. The Leighdale Equestrian Centre Masterplan was adopted by Council on 25 August 2020.
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The Public Exhibition of Golden Plains Shire Council's Draft Budget 2020/21 ended on 29 May, 2020. Thank you to…
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The Bannockburn Growth Plan (Growth Plan) will guide the sustainable growth of Bannockburn to the year 2050. This…
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Public comment on the Draft Community Vision 2040 closed on 16 November 2020.
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Council adopted the the new Red Gum Reserve Management Plan at its April Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 28…
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Submissions are now closed. Proposed road name change from 'Teesdale Tip Road' to 'Lightwood Road'…
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The Public Exhibition of Golden Plains Shire Council's Draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2020-2030 ended…
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The Teesdale Structure Plan is a strategic planning document that will guide the long-term growth of Teesdale into the…
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Golden Plains Shire Council’s Active Ageing & Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 was adopted at Council’s February Meeting.…
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Golden Plains Shire Council is encouraging local young people to participate in the Golden Plains Youth Hub Community…
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