During Caretaker Period and until the end of November, our Director Development and Community has delegated authority to make a decision on all planning permit applications (a decision made at the 16 September Council meeting).
Published on 25 October 2023
Congratulations to the recipients of Council’s 2022/23 Biodiversity and Landcare Grants, whose collective hard work continues to make big improvements to the biodiversity and natural environment of our Shire.
Councillors caught up with some of the community groups this week to recognise their outstanding work and commitment. We awarded $38,900 to community groups through these grants.
Congratulations to following groups who received biodiversity grants for 2022/23:
The following groups received $1,000 Landcare grants:
The Great Dividing Trail Association also received a community grant of $1,953.50 for their project to improve signage and the visitor experience along the Lerderderg Track.
Image: Councillors Brian Hood, Jen Bray, Don Henderson, Tim Drylie and Biodiversity Officer Brian Bainbridge met with representatives from grant recipient groups Glenlyon and Upper Loddon Landcare Group, Daylesford Secondary College, Bald Hills - Creswick Landcare Group and the Great Dividing Trail Association.