Business owners urged to prepare for plastic bag ban Published on 16 October 2019 Council is encouraging local businesses to prepare for the State Government’s plastic bag ban, where lightweight plastic shopping bags will not be able to be given to customers from 1 November. Tagged as: , Business, Environment
Free Family Activities for Yarra Ranges Children’s Week Published on 14 October 2019 Yarra Ranges children and families will be able to see inside a bee hive, celebrate the Hungry Caterpillar’s 50th birthday, enjoy a teddy bear’s picnic and more as part of Children’s Week 2019 celebrations. Tagged as: , Children, Festivals and celebrations, Youth
VHM Underage coming to Yarra Junction Published on 10 October 2019 Young people in the Yarra Ranges are invited to meet up with friends, dance and hang out at a low-cost and inclusive event being held in Yarra Junction. Tagged as: , Youth
Australia Day Awards nominations now open Published on 09 October 2019 Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in your local community? Why not nominate them for a Yarra Ranges Australia Day award. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Council unveils Healthy & Active Ageing Plan Published on 09 October 2019 Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed a Healthy & Active Ageing Plan (2019-2023) at last night’s Council Meeting, setting Council’s direction in improving the quality of life for its older residents. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Health and wellbeing, Over 50's
Item withdrawn from tonight’s Council meeting Published on 08 October 2019 An item from tonight’s Council meeting has been withdrawn from the meeting agenda. Item 7.1, regarding Council’s submission to the Planning Panel for Planning Scheme Amendment C176 Lot 3 Holloway Road, Wonga Park, has been withdrawn and will not be considered at this meeting. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Update on Locavore mural Published on 04 October 2019 Council staff recently met with the proprietors of Locavore Café to discuss the planning matters surrounding the mural on their building. Tagged as: , Planning
Council calls for more consultation ahead of level crossing removals Published on 26 September 2019 Yarra Ranges Council will raise its concerns about a Planning Scheme Amendment being proposed by the State Government’s Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) for its railway crossing removal projects in Mooroolbark and Lilydale. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Community consultation, Council announcements, Planning
Lilydale Place Plan adopted by Council Published on 26 September 2019 Lilydale’s vision for future development is now set out after Council this week adopted the Lilydale Place Plan (LPP), creating a platform to advocate and influence investment and future decision making within the town. Tagged as: , Community consultation, Council announcements, Planning