Council has released its Advocacy Prospectus 2026 which outlines where the organisation will focus its advocacy efforts to state and federal governments, particularly in the lead-up to November’s State Election. The document is designed to ensure a relevant, targeted and coordinated approach to advocacy. Find out more about the priorities by clicking the link below.
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Council will advocate for aged care services in the municipality to be transitioned to local service providers, namely Grampians Community Health and East Wimmera Health Service, following a decision made at the July council meeting in Stawell. There are no immediate changes to any services for current clients and no action required for now.
The policy provides clarity to Council planning staff and to the community about the assessment of planning applications for land use and development on land which has been identified as susceptible to landslide, or adjacent to land which has been identified as susceptible to landslide