Surf Coast Shire Council
Preserving Winchelsea’s character
Winchelsea’s historic village character and country charm will have protections under a new Surf Coast Shire Council planning scheme amendment.
Surf Coast issues artist grants
A hinterland art school, an experimental textile project and a film featuring the ocean and Otways have received cash from Surf Coast Shire Council’s 2022 Arts Development Seed Fund.
Surf Coast to stop carbon emissions by 2030
Surf Coast Shire Council has finalised a goal date to cut out all greenhouse gas emissions, as part of its 2030 Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Winch pool upgrade leads budget spend
A $2-million upgrade to Winchelsea’s swimming pool, $1-million Deans Marsh Community Hall upgrade and $300,000 Winchelsea netball court headline spending in Surf Coast Shire’s draft budget.
Climate change grants available
Eco-friendly community groups, schools and businesses can now apply for the Surf Coast Shire Council’s Climate Emergency Grant program.
Policy changes flagged
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags will fly at half-mast outside Surf Coast Shire Council’s offices on January 26, but not on the council’s main flag poles.
Surf Coast grants program applications open
Applications have opened for the Surf Coast Shire Council’s Small Grants program, to motivate community groups to bring their ideas to life through activities, projects and initiatives.
Planning work begins for car charging stations
Surf Coast Shire Council has started planning the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at Lorne and Winchelsea.