May 2024 Council Meeting wrap Last updated on 24 May 2024 The following matters were considered and endorsed at the May 2024 Council Meeting:  Budget 2024-25 and Council Plan 2021-2031 (Year Four Actions 2024-25) – see separate media release for details.  Romsey Structure Plan – The Romsey Structure Plan, which will guide growth and development of the town until 2050, was endorsed following an extended period of community consultation in August/September last year.  Replacing the Romsey Outline Development Plan, the Structure Plan includes determining the protected settlement boundary as required under the Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning Policy.  A total of 94 written submissions and 213 survey responses were received during the consultation period, with a number of changes implemented into the final plan as a result.

Grant to improve pedestrian safety for Riddells Creek Last updated on 16 May 2024 Thanks to a Victorian Government-funded grant, the Riddells Creek community will benefit from improved safety and conn…

‘Now More Than Ever’ for reconciliation Last updated on 16 May 2024 Council will welcome the First People’s Assembly of Victoria for the first time to mark National Reconciliation Week in the Macedon …

One local group making a profound volunteering impact is the Woodend SES, where individuals like Jane Crozier, Paul Riches, and Peter Burkhard exemplify the spirit of service and community engagement.

Council has been notified of a cyber incident impacting our after-hours service provider.In the interim, we have set up an alternate after-hours message, to help triage urgent Council queries to relev…

Council has been notified of a cyber incident impacting our after-hours service provider.In the interim, we have set up an alternate after-hours message, to help triage urgent Council queries to relev…

Kids set to thrive with new play area for Manna Gum Kindergarten Last updated on 08 May 2024 A new outdoor play space has been completed at Gisborne’s Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre, providing…

Local landowners invited to celebrate Healthy Landscapes Last updated on 03 May 2024 Landowners with a passion for improving land management practices are invited to join in a special evening to celeb…

Gisborne building site inspections fail to impress Last updated on 29 April 2024 This media release is shared from the EPA Victoria website: EPA Victoria and Macedon Ranges Shire Council have inspect…