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 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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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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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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Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be a number of changes to Council Services. Residents and visitors can stay connected with Hepburn Shire Council during the holiday season using emergency contact numbers and online resources.
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Hepburn Shire Council is deeply concerned about some recent acts of antisocial behaviour around the Shire. Council encourages anyone who is affected by these recent incidents to reach out to medical professionals for support.
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A serious accident at Wills Square near the corner of Camp St and Howe St, Daylesford, caused traffic disruptions earlier this week but did not result in serious injury. A better traffic management strategy is urgently needed for the intersection.
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Councillor Don Henderson has been elected Mayor and Councillor Lesley Hewitt Deputy Mayor for the first year of the new four-year Council term.
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Hepburn Shire Council (Council) has announced the receipt of a $93,000 grant from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria for a research project on compost quality from the Creswick Transfer Station and the beneficial effects in Council-managed parks and gardens.
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Hepburn Shire Council will participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s campaign encourages all Victorians to work together to prevent violence against women.
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At a ceremony this week, Don Henderson, Brian Hood, Lesley Hewitt, Tony Clark, Tim Drylie, Pat Hockey and Shirley Cornish were sworn in as Councillors. The new Council faces challenges including the uneven distribution of Councillors across the Shire and a substantial budget deficit.
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The “Donkey Vote” may have played a significant role in the outcome of the recent council election. Tony Clark certainly benefited from a donkey vote and Cameron Stone may have missed out on being elected.
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