Erosion Overlay impacts a resident's rebuild Published on 02 July 2022 An Erosion Management Overlay has impacted a planning application for a June 2021 storm impacted resident with rebuilding. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Asset Plan and Asset Management Policy adopted by Council Published on 30 June 2022 Council this week adopted its Asset Management Policy 2022 and Asset Plan 2022-2032, which sets out how Council will fund and manage its assets to meet the changing needs of the community. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Park works, bike nodes to help revitalise Lilydale Published on 29 June 2022 Community members, visitors and trail riders will have improved bike facilities around Lilydale, thanks to a partnership between Council, community and the State Government. Tagged as: , Building works
Renewable energy switch to cut emissions in half Published on 28 June 2022 Council will cut its emissions in half and save over $200,000 per year, moving its small and large energy accounts to renewables from 1 July.At their 25 May meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to move its small and large market energy accounts to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through Red Energy, which currently supplies renewable energy for street lighting. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Environment
Council meeting recap - 14 June, 2022 Published on 20 June 2022 For those of you that missed the 14 June Council meeting, a recap on what happened. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Carpark outdoor dining winding up Published on 20 June 2022 Council will be winding up remaining temporary outdoor dining sites at the end of June, returning the sites to car parking for the community. Tagged as: , Business, Council announcements
Council welcomes incoming aged care providers Published on 09 June 2022 Council will be transferring the management of some of our in-home aged care services including domestic assistance, personal and respite care, individual social support, home modifications and property maintenance (lawn mowing and gutter cleaning) as of 1 July 2022. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Anniversary of the 9 June storms Published on 08 June 2022 It is a year since the Yarra Ranges was hit by the worst storm in the region’s history, one that left a trail of destruction and a current damage bill for Council more than $16 million. Mayor, Jim Child, reflects on the time that has passed. Tagged as: , Announcements
How to reduce smoke pollution from your woodfire heater this winter Published on 02 June 2022 Council is encouraging woodfire heater owners to do what they can to reduce smoke in the community this winter. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing