Residents

The Northern Grampians Shire is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. It offers a secure, rural setting, an enviable climate and excellent health and community services. Whether you choose country acres, a period home or a modern townhouse, realistic real estate prices mean you can genuinely afford to enjoy your choice of lifestyle.

Navigate through the options below to find information on a range of topics including waste collection, building and planning services, rates and valuations, public health services, community care and community safety. 

 

Animal services

Whether you're looking for a new pet to join your family, or want to ensure your current animals are registered, you can do it all here! We can also provide information on what to do if you are having issues with a barking dog, or come across injured wildlife.

Bins, recycling and waste

All you need to know about disposing of waste, as well as personalised information on waste and recycling collection services.

Building services

Find out about building requirements

Community safety

Providing general information about the Community Safety Team including the General Local Law 2022, environment and litter, temporary permits and enforcement.

Community care

Information in regards to community care services within the Northern Grampians Shire.

Facilities and property

Find out how you can hire a Council facility or venue, and information about land sales and leasing of Council property.

Fencing ownership

General advice about fencing law in Victoria including who is responsible for the cost of fencing and repairs, complaints and damaged fences and how council might help with getting in touch with your neighbour.

New Resident Handbook

Welcome to the Northern Grampians Shire! We love our backyard and know you will too. Let us help provide some helpful information to get you settled into your new home including contact details for some important community services.

Rates and valuations

Information about rates and valuations and how they fund council services and facilities.

Planning Services

The following information highlights council's statutory planning and strategic planning services.

Roads and Streets

Council's Infrastructure department is responsible for maintaining all Council-managed infrastructure including roads, bridges, stormwater drainage, buildings, parks and gardens, street trees and street furniture.

Public health services

Our public health team helps prevent infectious disease and minimise public health risks throughout the shire. Priorities include food safety surveillance, regulation of household waste water disposal, the investigation of infectious disease outbreaks and public health nuisance complaints.

VicRoads services

The Northern Grampians Shire Council is able to provide a number of VicRoads services at the Stawell and St Arnaud Customer Service Centres.

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