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The September edition of Council’s Engage e-newsletter was sent out this week.
Golden Plains Shire Council is set to connect the future and the past with the Golden Plains Stories: Community History Interactive Web Exhibitions project.
Due to the current lockdown, Golden Plains Shire Council has made the decision to cancel the upcoming 2021 Battle of the Bands.
Community groups are encouraged to apply for a Community Strengthening Grant from Council in the program’s second round for 2021.
Applications open at 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 1 September 2021, with grants of up to $10,000 available in four categories:
Residents in need will continue to be able to access a subsidised cat desexing program, thanks to the extension of the partnership between Golden Plains Shire Council, the National Desexing Network and local veterinary clinics.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market scheduled for Saturday 4 September has been cancelled.
Should restrictions allow, Council looks forward to welcoming back market-goers next month on Saturday 2 October.
Regional Roads Victoria has advised Council of an upcoming lane closure as part of works on the Bannockburn Entrance Roundabout project.
Golden Plains Shire Council is supporting young people across the Shire to stay connected with a range of online activities over the next four weeks.
At its 24 August meeting, Golden Plains Shire Council considered two planning permits related to 1115 Shelford-Mt Mercer Road in Shelford, and heard a presentation from the applicant, as well as several objections.
Golden Plains welcomed nine residents as the Shire's newest citizens at Council’s first virtual citizenship ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
