Friday 12 July 2024

Published on 12 July 2024

COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024

Are you considering standing for Council in 2024? The next Council Election will be held on Saturday 26 October.

The Municipal Association of Victoria are hosting a candidate information session nearby to help you learn more about becoming a councillor.

The session will cover a range of topics, including:

• The election timeline and important deadlines
• Eligibility criteria for candidates
• How to submit a nomination
• Campaign regulations and guidelines
• Overview council's functions and duties

  The session will be held next week, Wednesday 17 July, and is hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo. Central Goldfields Shire will be attending.

  Registration is essential, and registrations close on Tuesday 16 July. There is no registration available on the day of the event.

  You can attend online, or in person from 6.30pm at The Banquet Room, The Capital Theatre, 50 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550

  To register, and for further information, visit:

  www.mav.asn.au/stand-for-council-2024

   

   

  ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  We are currently inviting community feedback on projects that support access for all in local sport:

  This Girl Can 

  We know physical activity and exercise leads to good health and wellbeing, that’s why we want to see as many women, girls and LGBTQI+ women being active as possible. 

  To support this, we are partnering with Sports Focus, to plan the Victorian Government’s This Girl Can campaign later this year. 

  This Girl Can is a campaign aims to inspire women to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged. 

  To help us develop a program of activities that meets the needs of our community – we need your input. 

  We invite you to share your experiences, feelings, challenges and beliefs when it comes to participating in sport by completing a short survey.

   

   

  Draft Fair Access Policy 

  We are seeking feedback on our draft Fair Access Policy which will ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to participate in community sport. 

  We have drafted a Fair Access Policy to provide a consistent framework to support women and girls, men and boys, gender diverse people and people with disability with opportunities to participate. 

  The new policy is in response to the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, released by the Office for Women in Sport in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth, and aims to develop a state-wide foundation to improve the access to, and use of, community sports infrastructure for women, girls and others.

  From July 1, 2024, all Victorian councils will need to have a Fair Access Policy in place to be considered eligible to receive infrastructure funding.

  This policy will ensure that women, girls and others can fully participate in and enjoy the benefits of community sport, with fair opportunity and equitable access to their local facilities.

  To provide feedback on both items please visit:

  www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/accessforall

   

  COMMUNITY GRANTS

  A reminder that Community Grant Applications for 2024 are now open.

  The Community Grants program is a fantastic opportunity for community groups and organisations to seek funding for community led projects.

  This year the fund again includes $5,000 provided from our Climate Action Plan, for projects that address the impacts of climate change.

  There are 4 categories for Community Grants:

• Community Development - increase participation, build organisation capacity, events, business cases for new initiatives
• Creativity and Innovation - arts, use of tech, education, incubating creativity
• Physical Infrastructure - building improvements, equipment, design of infrastructure/prep work
• Climate Action - reducing emissions, community adapting, mental and social resilience

Be sure to contact our team before submitting your application.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26 July.

To find out more and to apply, visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communitygrants2024

SCHOOL CROSSINGS

Rain, hail or shine our school crossing supervisors play an important role in our community in keeping our local school children safe. School crossing supervisors are a Council service – funded through the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Government Department of Transport and Planning, along with Road Safety Victoria and Road Safety Partnerships are working with Council to review the school crossing locations in our Shire. This review will help identify where additional crossings might be needed and where current crossings may no longer be required and replaced with road treatments. 

We will be working with any affected schools to notify of any changes.

Also, school’s back on Monday, so please remember to slow down to 40km/h around school crossings.

LOCAL LAW REMINDERS

Pet Registration

Pet registrations were due in April, so we will be calling or visiting properties during August to check those registrations which remain overdue.

If your pet no longer requires registration, contact our Customer Service team in person at 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough, or phone 5461 0610 during business hours.

Fines may be issued to those who have not renewed their pet registration.

Also, a reminder that registration tags are required to be worn by your dog. 

They are required under legislation, but they also have benefits for you. If your dog is found at large, it can be returned to straight to your home instead of being taken to the pound for microchip scanning.

For further information visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/animals

Parking on Nature Strips

Reminder that parking on nature strips is not permitted under the Road Safety Act. 

Vehicles on nature strips can damage utilities and their access points, impede access and even obstruct emergency services. It can also be a danger to motorists and pedestrians.

Our compliance team will soon be having a blitz and fining any non-compliant properties, vehicles, vans or boats.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Livestock found on Wattle Gully Road, Mount Glasgow on Thursday at approximately 2pm have been impounded by Authorised Officers.

Description: 2 X white, Dorset Cross sheep (1 Ewe and 1 Ram)

These livestock must be collected and expenses paid by 4pm on Wednesday, 17 July, otherwise they will be dealt with under the provisions of the Livestock Act 1994.

For more information contact Liz Vaughan at Central Goldfield Shire Council 5461 0610 or email Elizabeth.vaughan@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please visit: 

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below.

Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders