Share your stories in the Still Life project Published on 02 July 2020 Yarra Ranges community members are being asked to share photos, videos and reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Still Life. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Council supporting businesses to move to cheaper renewable power Published on 29 June 2020 The success of a two-year pilot Environmental Upgrade Agreement Program that enables businesses to upgrade buildings to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs will continue, after gaining support at this week’s Council Meeting. Tagged as: , Environment
EOI called for Indigenous art opportunity at redeveloped Civic Centre Published on 26 June 2020 Yarra Ranges Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and creative teams for a significant public art opportunity at the newly developed Civic Centre in Lilydale. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Indigenous community
Blasting at the former Lilydale Quarry Published on 26 June 2020 Council understands that many residents surrounding the former Lilydale Quarry are concerned with the recent blasting works, where quarrying activities have been inactive for some time. Tagged as: , Planning
Community recovery key in Council’s 2020-21 Budget Published on 23 June 2020 Council has outlined its projects and goals to help guide the community recovery from COVID-19 in its annual Budget and Council Action Plan for 2020-21. Tagged as: , Budget
New local laws proposed for pets, short stay accommodation and more Published on 12 June 2020 Council is inviting community members to share their thoughts on Council’s new draft local laws, which propose new rules to better protect and enhance neighbourhood amenity. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Council’s Climate Plan open for community comment Published on 11 June 2020 Yarra Ranges Council has mapped out its path to reaching zero emissions and is encouraging the community to comment on its new Liveable Climate Plan. Tagged as: , Environment
Scam alert - misleading information about pool registration Published on 03 June 2020 Yarra Ranges Council is aware of a third party falsely claiming to represent our organisation over the phone and offering to conduct swimming pool and spa inspections on our behalf. If you receive a call like this, do not provide any information – it is a scam. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Gradual re-opening of Council venues and facilities Published on 29 May 2020 We welcome the great news that many community facilities will be allowed to reopen following the State Government’s gradual easing of public restrictions during the COVID-19 period. However, many of our venues, halls and community facilities will not be available for community use as State Government restrictions ease on 1 June. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing