Friday 1 September, 2023

Rate Notices

Central Goldfields Shire property owners will have or should expect to soon receive their 2023-2024 rate notice in the mail or by email.

You might notice some changes to this year’s notices. They have been made to meet updated legislation to ensure transparency and fairness for all.

The changes relate to payment plans, order of payments, differential rating categories and owner details.

For more information about rates, including how they have been calculated and the payment options available, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/rates

As always, should you have any questions on your rates notice, please don’t hesitate to give our Rates team a call on (03) 5461 0610.

Flood works update

Works to restore our road network following the October 2022 floods are progressing well.

Works are being delivered by local contractor Shay Excavations and our Operations team.

To find out more about the process, as well as the list of roads that are being upgraded, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/floodrecoveryworks

Community Satisfaction Survey

Interviewing for Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey has now commenced.

Through until the end of September, your household might receive a call from National Field Service – who will ask you a range of questions about the different services Council provides.

The information you provide will help us to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to our residents.

Your details and individual responses are confidential, and we appreciate your valuable feedback.

Parking in Maryborough's CBD

In recent times our local business community and service providers have been calling on us to enforce parking restrictions in Maryborough’s CBD.

They’ve seen an increasing number of motorists parking in the CBD precinct all day, which has meant potential customers haven’t been able to access time-limited car parking spaces when doing their shopping or accessing services.

Since early August, Council’s Local Laws team have been patrolling the Maryborough CBD.

They’ve been issuing warnings to motorists who overstay in time-designated spaces and who use disabled bays when not permitted to do so.

This month, fines will be issued for those not complying with restrictions.

This approach complements the Maryborough Police, who have recently been enforcing parking in loading zones and no standing areas.

We urge community members to support these changes, which will increase the turnover of car parking spaces and better support our local business community.

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Help shape the Shire's play spaces

Play spaces are more than just equipment; they are the areas we splash in, trees we sit under, fields we roll down and flower beds we hide behind.

We want families, carers, children and young people of all cultures, identities and abilities to use and enjoy the play spaces in our Shire.

Through our Places for Play Strategy, we are looking to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs of our community both now and into the future.

This initial community engagement aims to understand what play space locations are being used, what design elements (equipment, trees etc.) are missing, and what new play space areas or designs the community wishes to have.

To learn more about the survey and have your say, visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/playspaces  

Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group - EOI now open

We are inviting expressions of interest for a new advisory group that will provide expert advice and guidance to Council on the management, development, operation, and maintenance of the Maryborough Aerodrome.

To find out more and to submit an EOI visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/aerodrome-advisory-group

Draft Governance Rules

The Draft Governance Rules were endorsed for community feedback at the August Council Meeting.

Governance Rules determine how Council is conducted, with changes needed to bring Council's procedures in line with Victorian Government legislation.

To view the Draft document and provide feedback visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/governancerules

Draft Disposal or Sale of Council Assets and Land Policy

Interested in buying land, equipment or other assets owned by Council?

Read how the new Draft Disposal or Sale of Council Assets and Land Policy is changing to bring us into line with Vic legislation, transparency and fair valuations.

To view the Draft Policy and provide feedback visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/assetslanddisposal

Draft Leasing and Licensing Policy

Do you rent or lease land or buildings from Council? Does your club or community group?

Community feedback is now invited on the Draft Leasing and Licencing Policy.

To view the Draft Policy and provide feedback visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/leasingpolicy2023

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in today’s paper or 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 eProcure, accessible via Council’s website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders