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
New location for proposed Upwey Men's Shed to be investigated Published on 29 May 2020 The decision on the proposed location for an Upwey Men’s Shed has been deferred, as Council looks to further investigate another proposed site at Council’s Upwey Depot. Tagged as: , Community consultation, Planning
Planning application: 17 Maroondah Highway, Healesville Published on 28 May 2020 Council is currently assessing a planning application, proposing to change building details on a convenience restaurant at 17 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. Tagged as: , Planning
Council urges responsible tourism during COVID-19 Published on 27 May 2020 Yarra Ranges Council is asking visitors to the region to avoid overcrowding at tourist attractions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Tagged as: , Tourism
Take a look into the future of transport in Yarra Ranges Published on 27 May 2020 Connected is the new Integrated Transport Strategy for the Yarra Ranges. It is the key strategic document that guides transport planning and decision-making over the next two decades. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing, Leisure, Roads and footpaths
Pool safety a focus for registration scheme Published on 27 May 2020 Under a State Government law to reduce the risk of children drowning, owners are required to register their swimming pools and spa by 1 November 2020. Tagged as: , Pools
Council services temporarily unavailable due to server works Published on 26 May 2020 Some of Council's services will not be available from 5pm on Friday 29 May to 7am on Monday 1 June as we undertake important server works. As part of Council’s Civic Centre Redevelopment, we’re relocating our servers to accommodate upcoming major building works. Tagged as: , Technology
Support workers to be hired through Working for Victoria Published on 25 May 2020 Yarra Ranges Council will be hiring more than 160 support workers impacted by COVID-19, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. Tagged as: , Council announcements