The Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, and Councillors have issued a statement of “regret” for actions taken in the past in relation to the Hepburn Hub at The Rex project. The statement included an apology for the harm caused to the community but not for the mismanagement or the decisions that were taken.
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The Victorian Government has unveiled the Plan for Victoria, a long-term strategic framework guiding the state’s growth and development through to 2051. The plan aligns closely with Hepburn Shire Council’s Future Hepburn strategies.
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Hepburn Shire Council has formally applied to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for a rate cap increase of 10% for the 2025/26 financial year. This includes an additional 7% on top of the 3% cap already set by the Victorian Government, as the council attempts to secure its long-term financial sustainability.
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Cr Lesley Hewitt considers some of the key decisions needed to resolve the Shire’s budget problems and plan for a resilient future.
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Hepburn Shire Council has reached an agreement with Mount Alexander Shire Council to deliver building services across both shire areas. The consolidation of the building services teams means a single team will now provide building services to the communities of both shires.
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Hepburn Shire Council is is in the process of developing a new Council Plan that will guide its strategic direction for the next four years, from 2025 to 2029. Council is seeking 44 community members to form a Deliberative Engagement Panel to inform the new Council Plan.
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At the March Council meeting, Council resolved to make a written submission to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in relation to the ongoing appeal by the Endeavour Group against a Liquor Licencing Commission decision to refuse a packaged liquor licence for a Dan Murphy’s outlet in Daylesford.
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The Hepburn Shire has responded to a highly critical leaked draft report on the initiation and management of The Rex community hub project in Daylesford. Hepburn Shire CEO, Bradley Thomas, provided a detailed response on the 42 recommendations outlined in the Inspectorate’s draft report that had been put in place during his time as CEO.
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Designs and artistic renders have been developed for the Daylesford Community Facilities project, and Council is seeking the community’s feedback on the initial design. A community engagement period will run from Monday 10 March to Sunday 13 April with scheduled drop-in sessions where community members can discuss the project with Council officers or members of the PAG.
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At this week’s Council meeting, a tender was awarded to Ontrack Civil Earthworks for the reconstruction of approximately 1.9 kilometres of Dean-Newlyn Road in Newlyn. However, there have been delays to road reconstruction works at Chanters Lane at Fern Hill,
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Hepburn Shire Council has been awarded a State Government grant to support OCTAVE youth events in our community. The $120,000 of funding over the next 3 years will enable the continuation and expansion of the OCTAVE program, which engages young people in meaningful activities aimed at fostering leadership, skill development, and community engagement.
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Council will expand community access to its four libraries beyond opening hours by allowing library members to upgrade their membership to access library buildings outside regular opening hours. However, as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s budget savings measures, staffed hours of operation will be reduced at Trentham and Clunes libraries.
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