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COVID UPDATE

Current as of 26 February 2021: Premier Daniel Andrews has announced from 11:59 pm Friday 26 February Victoria will return to a COVID safe summer situation. To review the updated restrictions, please click here.
Summary:

Masks will be only be required on public transport, in rideshare vehicles and taxis, in sensitive settings such as aged care facilities – and in some larger retail settings including indoor shopping centres, supermarkets, department stores, indoor markets.
Victorians will be able to host up to 30 people in their home per day. Outdoor gatherings in public places – the beach, the park – can increase to 100 people.
Funerals and weddings are subject to a density limit of 1 person per 2sq metres. The same rules will apply to nightclubs and our community facilities, like our libraries, RSLs, and community halls.
In gyms, the density limit remains 1 per 4sq metres – with exercise classes limited to 50 indoors and 100 outdoors.
The State of Emergency – which needs to be declared so the Chief Health Officer can issue directions to respond to the pandemic and keep Victorians safe – will be extended to 11:59pm, 15 March 2021.

Proposed sale of 51 Gardiner St, Warracknabeal - FEEDBACK CLOSING TODAY!

Council is seeking community feedback about the future sale of 51 Gardiner Street, Warracknabeal. Council has determined that the house is surplus to Council needs and is looking to sell the property.

Community feedback is welcome until 5pm, 28 February 2021. A decision to proceed or not on the sale will be made at the March Ordinary Council meeting.

RACV Most Dangerous Regional Roads Survey
RACV is calling on regional Victorians to pinpoint the most dangerous roads in their area on an interactive online map to help make the state's roads safer.

RACV's My Country Road survey uses the interactive map to show high-speed roads with the most craches causing death or serious injury in regional Victoria, and seeks comments from people with local knowledge. Click here to complete the survey.

We're looking for two new people to join our team!
People & Safety Officer - Warracknabeal (Full-Time)
Community Support Worker - Warracknabeal (Full-Time)
Early Years Teacher - Hopetoun/Beulah (Full-Time)
Click here for more information on these roles and how to apply.

Naming of Unnamed Road
Council received a letter requesting to name the Un-named Road from Maxwells Road to the driveway of residence at 32 Maxwells Road, Lascelles. Council adopted this recommendation at the Ordinary Council meeting held on 26 August 2020 and is advertising for submissions to be made for the naming of this Un-named road.

All submissions should be made in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243, Warracknabeal, 3393. Submissions will be received up to Friday 12 March 2021. For further information contact Nathan Mclean on 0407 699 545

Council invites all residents across the shire to attend a Community Engagement Session to discuss the future needs of their town. The Community Engagement Sessions are the first activity in the extensive process of developing the 2021 – 2024 Council Plan.

The 2021 – 2024 Council Plan will include:

A community vision for the next 10 years: in 2031, what does your town look like, who lives here, what services and infrastructure are needed?
A strategic plan to work towards for the next 4 years: What can we do by 2024 to achieve these community goals?
A financially stable budget plan for the next 10 years: How do we best use Council funds to achieve these goals? What grants and alternative funding opportunities are required?
An Asset Management Plan: We need to plan for maintenance as well as new projects. How do we balance this over time?

This is your opportunity to tell Council what your community needs!

Councillors and Council staff will visit each town to discuss the future needs of each community, including areas such as roads and infrastructure, sport and recreation, economic development and tourism and family and health services.

These forums will assist Council in making informed decisions about the next 10 years for each of our communities. It is important to us that we engage with all members of the community during this process. Tier 1 sessions are a general forum covering all aspects of Council and community. Tier 2 sessions will include specific discussions with Councillors and the extended Senior Leadership Team on 5 areas:

Roads and Infrastructure
Family and Health
Economic Development And Tourism
Sport and Recreation
Council Services

In addition to the community engagement sessions there has been a survey developed to obtain additional information. The survey is available here or at the Customer Service Office. A copy of the survey, as well as a flier detailing the community sessions has been distributed via Australia Post.

For enquiries regarding the sessions please contact Director Community Development and Wellbeing Mr Gavin Blinman on (03) 5398 0131 or email gblinman@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

Ratepayers are reminded that the third installation of rates is due on 1 March.

Payment can be made at Council’s offices located in Hopetoun and Warracknabeal, Australia Post Offices, POSTbillpay, BPAY or by mail to Yarriambiack Shire Council, PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.

All rates not paid by the respective due dates will be charged interest at the rate of 10% on and from the date which each missed instalment was due.

If you think you may have difficulty paying your rates, please contact Council on 5398 0127 immediately to discuss more suitable methods of payment.

YOUR YARRIAMBIACK

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26 February 2021 Newsletter