Community encouraged to take part in pandemic and storm survey Published on 21 January 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is conducting its second Storm and Pandemic survey to collect the views and experiences of community members and understand what impact the COVID-19 pandemic and June storm event is having on the community. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Business, Children, Planning, Storms and emergencies
Creative Showcase returns to The Memo Published on 20 January 2022 In February, the Creative Showcase will take-over The Memo in Healesville, to showcase the work of 31 students from across the Yarra Ranges who persevered through the challenges of 2021 and COVID-19 to create incredible artwork across a range of different mediums and subject matter. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
VCAT upholds Council refusal for Belgrave Motors application Published on 18 January 2022 Council's refusal of planning application YR-2017/30 for 2-14 Monbulk Road, Belgrave on October 2 2020 has been upheld by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Tagged as: , Planning
Community encouraged to have input into development of Asset Plan Published on 17 January 2022 Council is encouraging community members to have input into its upcoming Draft Asset Plan, which sets out how Council proposes to manage the assets it owns and controls, including buildings, roads, bridges, footpaths, stormwater drainage, parks and recreation facilities. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Supporting local businesses with waived renewal rego fees Published on 14 January 2022 Council has waived food and health registration renewal fees for nearly 1,500 businesses across the Yarra Ranges for 2022, as part of a temporary COVID relief measure. Tagged as: , Business
COVID Educational Visits for hospitality businesses Published on 14 January 2022 COVID Business Support Officers will be visiting hospitality businesses in the coming weeks to provide guidance and information around COVIDSafe practices, including current restriction requirements. Tagged as: , Business
Queens Park toilets to be upgraded Published on 14 January 2022 Council will begin upgrade works on the public toilets in Queens Park, Healesville, from Wednesday, 19 January after significant vandalism damage caused their closure late last year. Tagged as: , Building works
Car park construction update at Warburton Water World precinct Published on 13 January 2022 Works are set to recommence shortly at the site of Warburton Water World when the construction industry returns from the Christmas shutdown period on 17 January. Tagged as: , Building works
Upwey and Yarra Junction Community Links to temporarily close Published on 11 January 2022 Upwey and Yarra Junction Community Links will be closed until the end of January due to a shortage of staff due to the increase in Covid-19 cases across the State and current testing and isolation requirements. Tagged as: , Council announcements