ANZAC DAY SCHEDULE – THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2019

DAYLESFORD, EGANSTOWN AND HEPBURN SPRINGS

Contact for Daylesford RSL: Ian & Trish Tinetti 5476 4277

Location	Time	Event Details
Daylesford	6.30am	Dawn Service – Daylesford Cenotaph
Hepburn Springs	8.30am	Wreath laying at Memorial Gates
Eganstown	9.00am	Wreath laying and commemorative service at memorial.  Old Main Road (off Midland Highway), Eganstown
Daylesford	10.15am       10.30am	Meet at Vincent Street upper roundabout. March to Cenotaph.   Wreath laying & commemorative service

 

CRESWICK & KINGSTON

Contact: Creswick-Smeaton RSL – Alan Morris, President – 0428 119 420

Location	Time	Event Details
Creswick	6:00am	Dawn Service at Cenotaph
Creswick	6:30am	Gunfire breakfast at Creswick Town Hall
Kingston	9:00am	Wreath laying
Creswick	10:30am     11:00am	March – step off – near Splash Park, Albert Street   Wreath laying & commemorative service at the Cenotaph
Creswick	11:15am	Morning Tea – RSL Memorial Hall

 

CLUNES

Contact: Clunes RSL Sub-Branch – Lindsay Pritchard, Secretary – 0427 028 556

Location	Time	Event Details
Clunes	10.30am     10.45am     11.00am	Assemble in front of Clunes RSL, 30 Fraser St   March along Fraser Street to the Cenotaph   Wreath laying & Commemoration Service   Refreshments at the RSL Club Rooms

 

 

TRENTHAM

Contact Kyneton RSL – Mike Gretton, Co-ordinator – 0400 919 104

Location	Time	Event Details
Trentham	11.15am   11.30am   11:35am	Meet in the Town Square   March commences to Cenotaph   Wreath laying & commemorative Service   Refreshments in the Neighbourhood Centre following the service.

Road Closures

Please be advised that there will be a number of road closures throughout the Shire to facilitate Anzac Day services (25 April 2019) including:

• Daylesford – Vincent St between Midland Hwy and Raglan St (dawn) & Vincent St between Central Springs Road and Raglan St (10am- 11.30am). Midland Hwy between Bridport Street and Jamieson Street (10.00am-11.00am)
• Clunes – Fraser, Templeton, Service and Bailey Streets (10.30am-11.30am)
• Creswick – Albert St between Victoria St and South St (10.00am-11.15am)
• Trentham – High St between Cosmo Rd and Market St (5.30am -7.00am and 10.30am- 12.00pm)

Any inconvenience will be kept to a minimum and your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

 

The Community Biodiversity Grants Program is now open for applications. Community groups, including environmental groups, schools and other incorporated or auspiced groups, are encouraged to apply.  Projects for amounts up to $5,000 will be considered.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate how their project links to the objectives in the Hepburn Shire’s Biodiversity Strategy.  Projects need to demonstrate sound ecological basis and value for money.   Eligible projects might include:

• on-ground works such as planting weed control, pest animal control on public land or private land in Hepburn Shire
• publications, electronic media or events aimed at raising awareness of biodiversity issues and promoting action
• activities such as training and networking activities that increase capacity and sustainability of volunteer groups.

Applications close 17 May 2019.

Recommendations to Council will be made at the June Ordinary Council Meeting June.

Prospective applicants must contact the Biodiversity Officer prior to submitting an application – refer to guidelines for contact details.

Guidelines  Biodiversity Grants Guidelines

Hard Copy Form  Application Form – Biodiversity Grant Program – 2019 

 

Online Form

 

Please be advised that there will be a number of road closures throughout the Shire to facilitate Anzac Day services (25 April 2019) including:

• Daylesford – Vincent St between Midland Hwy and Raglan St (dawn) & Vincent St between Central Springs Road and Raglan St (10am- 11.30am). Midland Hwy between Bridport Street and Jamieson Street (10.00am-11.00am)
• Clunes – Fraser, Templeton, Service and Bailey Streets (10.30am-11.30am)
• Creswick – Albert St between Victoria St and South St (10.00am-11.15am)
• Trentham – High St between Cosmo Rd and Market St (5.30am -7.00am and 10.30am- 12.00pm)

Any inconvenience will be kept to a minimum and your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

Please note that if you have a kerbside collection on Good Friday it will be collected on Saturday due to the public holiday.  There will be no changes to bin collections on Anzac Day with bins being collected as scheduled.

Click here if you would like more information on kerbside collections or to download a calendar

Council adopted the Proposed Budget 2019/20 for public exhibition at its meeting held in Trentham on 16 April 2019.

Mayor Cr Don Henderson said that the 2019/20 Proposed Budget responsibly funds the operations, services and capital investment that we will deliver to the community to achieve the vision of Our Council.

“I’m pleased with the outcome of the Proposed Budget 2019/20 and have great pleasure on behalf of Councillors to recommend it to our community for feedback.  It delivers for communities across the Shire with the completion of a number of important infrastructure projects, increased maintenance, and the continuation of essential services – all delivered in a financially sustainable model and with no new borrowings,” said Cr Don Henderson.

The Capital Works program for 2019/20 will be $9.84 million, a significant allocation of funding. This is an investment of 55% of general rates, with small and large projects to be delivered across the Shire, including over $5.5 million in road works.

“Our Council looks forward to working with the community to deliver a range of exciting projects in 2019/20, including the Daylesford Skate Park, masterplan and design works at Clunes, Glenlyon and Trentham Recreation Reserves, new and upgraded footpaths and an off-lead dog-park at Clunes” said Cr Don Henderson.

“Rate increases have been capped at 2.50% in line with the Victorian Government’s Fair Go Rates System, and even with the current concerns within the waste and recycling industry Council has been able to hold increases to waste charges to an average 3.2%.”

Council will now accept e-waste materials for free to encourage the recycling of e-waste items at our transfer stations and has introduced significantly reduced first year animal registration fees to encourage the registration, de-sexing and microchipping of cats and dogs.

The proposed budget includes a number of new and continuing initiatives such as the  upgrading of disabled parking spaces; continuation of construction works of the Creswick Trails; increased maintenance of aquatic facilities; Stage 3 of the Hepburn Planning Scheme Review, as well as the implementation of actions from the Biodiversity, Economic Development, Active Women and Girls and Youth Strategies.

Submissions have now closed. A meeting hear submissions will be held on Tuesday 4 June 2019, and the proposed Budget will be tabled at the 18 June 2019 Council meeting for adoption.

Click here to download a copy…Hepburn Shire Council Budget Report 2019-20

A Community Biodiversity Grants Program will shortly be open for applications. Community groups, including schools and other incorporated or auspiced groups, will be encouraged to apply.  Projects for amounts up to $5,000 will be considered.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate how their project links to the objectives in the Hepburn Shire’s Biodiversity Strategy.  Eligible projects might include:

• on-ground works such as planting weed control, pest animal control on public land or private land in Hepburn
• publications, electronic media or events aimed at raising awareness of biodiversity issues and promoting action
• activities such as training and networking activities that increase capacity and sustainability of volunteer groups

Application forms and eligibility criteria will be available on Council website towards the end of April.

The Victorian Electoral Commission and Returning Officer Jeff Stewart declared this evening that Licia Kokocinski was elected Colban Ward Councillor.

Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, said he was looking forward to working with Councillor-elect Licia Kokocinski over the remaining two years of this Council term.

“It’s great to have Licia as part of the Councillor team leading important changes over the coming two years.  This is an important opportunity for Licia to support and advocate for the Coliban community, as this is an important part of our region,” said Cr Henderson.

Evan King, CEO said “Congratulations to Councillor-elect Licia Kokocinski on her election to the Coliban Ward.  I look forward to supporting and working closely with Licia to deliver on our Council Plan. I wish Licia the best in her new and exciting role.”

Community sessions will be held around the Shire to seek further feedback regarding Council’s review of the Local Law No. 2 (Community Amenity and Municipal Places) and designated dog areas. If you would like the opportunity to discuss the Local Law, designated dog areas or even cat curfews, feel free to drop in to talk to staff on the following days:

– Monday 29 April 2019:

• Creswick Hub: 9:30am – 11:30am
• The Warehouse – Clunes: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

– Tuesday 30 April 2019:

• Duke Street Office, Daylesford: 9:30am – 11:30am
• Trentham Neighbourhood Centre: 2:00 – 4:00pm.