Articles tagged: Surf Coast Shire Council
Faster EV charging for Lorne’s station
A new and improved electric vehicle charger is ready to go at Lorne.
Winch pool soon to open
The countdown is on for the Winchelsea community to make a splash in their new $8.9-million pool.
Surf Coast survey calls for opinions
Surf Coast Shire ratepayers could receive a phone call in the coming weeks as part of the 2025 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.
Artists invited to apply for funding
Artists and creatives who are “emerging, mid-career and established” can apply for funding help this month.
Safety changes to Winch centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has announced safety improvements to support truck deliveries in Winchelsea’s town centre.
Leadership duo ready for role
Surf Coast Shire councillors have elected Cr Mike Bodsworth as mayor with Libby Stapleton set to serve as deputy.
Key projects take shape, nearing end
Key projects in Winchelsea are nearing completion, with the town’s new pool, adventure play space and Barwon River loop scheduled to open early next year.
Council notes $2m operating surplus
Corangamite Shire Council has reported an operating surplus of $2.14 million for the financial year 2023-24.
Organisations prepare for fire
A major regional exercise hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council has focused on providing emergency relief for Great Ocean Road communities potentially isolated by bushfire.
Former mayor seeks second term
Current councillor and former mayor Libby Stapleton will seek re-election in the Surf Coast Shire Council, officially nominating for the Otway Range Ward.
Corangamite and Surf Coast ballots drawn for election
The ballot paper order for the newly restructured electoral wards in Surf Coast and Corangamite shires have been drawn for the upcoming election.
Mixed views on new short-stay levy proposal
Changes to the State Government’s short-stay levy bill which propose to give councils the power to ban people renting their properties through holiday platforms have received mixed reactions.
Boost for farm, garden project
Lorne P-12 College has received a $10,000 grant for an environmental school initiative.
Community hub plans revealed
A new multi-purpose community hub at Deans Marsh Memorial Reserve will be the centre of community life for generations to come, following the Surf Coast Shire council approving the facility’s development plan.
Boundaries for Surf Coast set to change
Surf Coast Shire Council will become a multi-member ward commencing from the 2024 local government general elections in October.
Plans to turn caravan park into supermarket
Plans for a $6-million development in Winchelsea could see the town’s caravan park demolished to make way for a new IGA supermarket, retail shops and accommodation.
Have your say on councils via phone survey
Residents across the district have the chance to say what they think about their local councils.
Diverse plans for public holiday
South-west councils will host a diverse range of activities on January 26 including a truth-telling event, community awards and citizenship ceremonies.
Councils face challenges with lower rate cap
South-west councils say they will battle through the challenges presented with delivering services and infrastructure now that the State Government has capped rates for the 2024-25 financial year at 2.75 per cent.
Surf Coast re-elects Mayor
Newly re-elected Surf Coast Shire Council Mayor Liz Pattison is looking forward to seeing the progress of major projects like Winchelsea’s pool renewal.
Councils table financial positions for 2022-23
Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shire councils have released their annual reports, providing ratepayers with details of their position at the end of the financial year.
Lockatoos to be rolled out across Lorne
Operation Lockatoo is proceeding in Lorne, in a bid to prevent cockatoo foraging.
Call for community to share thoughts
The latest plans for Winchelsea’s Adventure Play Space are promising fun times with elements to stimulate and delight for kids of all ages, and the Surf Coast Shire Council wants your opinion.
Deans Marsh ‘Legend’ awarded
Years of service to the Deans Marsh community have earned a Surf Coast Shire Local Legend award for resident Victor Goldsztein.
