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A Message from the Mayor
Welcome to 2023!
On behalf of the Councillors, we hope you enjoyed a relaxing holiday break surrounded by the joy and warmth of your loved ones, family and friends. Our Shire is a hive of activity, and it’s very pleasing to see so many locals and visitors alike, out and about over the holiday period enjoying the stunning surrounds and natural beauty that our Shire offers.
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Reflecting on 2022, October and November saw Victoria experience record rainfall which has put a renewed spotlight on our roadways. We all know how devastating floodwaters can be and a huge task it is to rebuild, so I just wanted to take a moment to thank Council’s outdoor maintenance teams who have been working tirelessly to reinstate our roadways and other community infrastructure. Since October and November’s unprecedented high rainfall, we have reinstated over 100 roadways with works continuing throughout 2023. I always appreciate and acknowledge the
Council Meetings 2023
Residents and members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of Golden Plains Shire Council in 2023.
This year, Council Meetings will be held on the following Tuesdays, starting at 7pm: 28 February, 28 March, 18 April, 23 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 26 September, 24 October, 28 November, 19 December.
There will also be a Council Meeting (Budget Submissions) on 6 June and a Council Meeting (Mayoral Election) on 21 November.
In 2023, Council Meetings will be held at the Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn; The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale; and Linton Hall, 68 Sussex Street, Linton.
great work they do and on behalf of my fellow Councillors, I would like to personally thank them as they continue to rebuild our roadways and other community infrastructure. Council is working hard to minimise disruption to road users, however a little kindness will go a long way as we navigate this busy task of rebuilding together and come out the other side with refreshed and improved roadways throughout our Shire.
The start of 2023 has brought with it plenty of new projects and initiatives across our Shire. We will continue to work with the community on the tree succession project for Inverleigh, commence consultation on the Tracks and Trails Strategy, and progress the development of concept designs for the Bannockburn Bike Park, just to mention a few.
Not everything Council does pleases everyone. If you would like to share your ideas, ask questions about our services, or speak with us about what matters to you, come along to Council listening posts, which get underway in March. Please read further details on page 3.
I’m really excited about the future of our Shire, and I hope you are too.
Cr Brett Cunningham - Mayor
All meetings of Council are livestreamed on Council’s YouTube channel. For a direct link, visit Council’s website or social media on the day of the meeting, with a recording available on Council’s website following the meeting.
Any person can ask a maximum of two questions of Council during a 30-minute Question Time and all questions must be lodged by 10am on the day of the meeting by email, Council’s website or hand-delivered to Council’s Customer Hubs. To lodge a question, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/meetings
The meeting agenda is available on Council’s website on the Friday prior to the meeting. For agendas and more information, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au
