September Council Meeting

• Council endorsed the removal of 204 pay-by-space parking meters currently in the Hamilton CBD to be replaced with next generation technology parking meters.
• Council endorsed the re-exhibition of Draft Rural Land Use Strategy (RLUS) for minimum of 30 days.
• Council approved the public exhibition of the Draft Arts and Culture Strategy 2022-2026.
• Council is to establish a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Hamilton Regional Business Association (HRBA), which will be supported by a funding allocation of $20,000 per annum.

Draft Arts and Culture Strategy

We know that having a strong arts culture is important to the health and wellbeing of our community which is why having a strategy to support Council in its delivery of programs is vital. Arts and Cultural experiences brings us together whether that be for exhibitions or live performances, showcases spaces of innovation, and importantly provide jobs for locals whilst also celebrating our regional heritage.

If you haven't already had a read through, check out the draft Strategy and let us know what you think. Submissions close 14 October 2022.

Draft Rural Land Use Strategy

L2P Program looking for Mentors and Drivers

The Southern Grampians TAC L2P program is currently looking for volunteer mentors and new learner drivers. L2P is a community-based volunteer program, that assists disadvantaged learner drivers aged 16 to 21 with no access to a supervising driver or vehicle to gain the 120 hours driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence. 

Gaining a driver’s licence enhances a young person’s confidence and social independence to engage with their friends and community, helping them access employment opportunities and education.

If you are a fully licensed driver over 21 years of age and want to assist young drivers gain driving experience, or if you are a young learner driver needing some support to obtain your p-plates, please contact Council on 5573 0444 to discuss your options.

Congratulations to Southern Grampians Businesses

A huge congratulations to all those who nominated for the Southern Grampians Shire Council Business Awards for 2022. The quality of the applications received was outstanding so a big shout out to our local businesses for making the effort to apply.

Well done to our finalists and winners specifically to the Hamilton Hamper for taking home the coveted Business of the Year Award for 2022.

For a full list of category winners, click below.

Welcome to our New Citizens

Southern Grampians Shire Council welcomed five new citizens in a citizenship ceremony hosted at the Hamilton Gallery this week. Congratulations and well done to you and your families for choosing Southern Grampians to call home.