David Turnbull will become Mitchell Shire Council’s new CEO on 23 May after 9 years as CEO at City of Whittlesea and 12 years as Director Planning and Development. Mr Turnbull is an accomplished, dedicated local government CEO with a 38-year career in local government. His entire career has been with Interface municipalities undergoing significant change and growth, combined with the challenge of maintaining township, rural and green wedge qualities.

Council is releasing its 2016/17 financial plan for community input this week with a focus on a $2.6 million efficiency.

On Monday 18 April 2016, Mitchell Shire Council formally considered its Proposed Budget for 2016/17, the 2017-2020 Strategic Resource Plan and the Council’s Rating Strategy. Council will meet to ado…

In recognition of National Volunteer Week and the valuable contribution volunteers make to our community, Mitchell Shire Council and Nexus Primary Health have joined together to host the 2016 Voluntee…

Did you know that libraries in Mitchell Shire provide access to over 2 million items and the four branches also offer e-books, free WiFi and a range of engaging programs for all ages?

The new $640,000 Broadford Sports Pavilion has reached an significant milestone having on its way to becoming the new home of soccer in Mitchell Shire.

A small bridge on the Willowmavin Road near Kings Lane will be replaced as part of Council’s 2015/16 Capital Works Program for bridge works.

Achieving more than twice the work on nearly half the budget is what Mitchell Shire Council’s Works Department is doing with a new approach to roadside height and width clearance. Previously, Counci…

Don’t miss your chance to take part in stage two of the Seymour 3660 project with drop in sessions, an interactive river walk and online consultation opportunities underway until 4 July.