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.
At the Unscheduled Council Meeting held on Monday, 20 May 2024, Council resolved to give notice of the draft Budget 2024-25 in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2020. Council also resolved to amend its current Council Plan.
Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed Budget or Council Plan must do so in writing. Any person wishing to be heard in support of their written submission must request this in their submission and will need to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf at the 24 June Council Meeting. All submissions will become a part of a document available to the public.
Submissions are now closed. Council would like to thank all submitters for their views and feedback.
At the Scheduled Council Meeting held on Monday, 24 June 2024, Council adopted the Budget 2024-25 in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2020.
To view the adopted budget document, please click here.
Submissions are now closed.