What happened at the June 2026 Council Meeting
At its June meeting, Council:
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Noted its extreme disappointment that the Minister for Planning had issued a planning permit for the Mumblin Wind Farm, and reconfirmed Council’s key objections to the permit, and
• Voted to commission a legal review of the Minister for Planning’s decision on the Mumblin Wind Farm, in particular the aviation impact assessment.
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Voted to issue a Notice of Decision to approve a Planning Permit for 43 Main Street, Timboon, to remove an easement or restriction (drainage and right of carriageway), and
• Resolved to undertake a review of access to properties on Main Street, Timboon, exploring opportunities that enable rear access to commercial properties.
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Adopted the Year 2 Council Plan Initiatives 2026-2027.
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Noted the findings of the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey and approved the publication of the results on the Corangamite Shire website.
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Endorsed the Corangamite Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.
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Adopted the Use of Common Seal Policy, effective from 28 July 2026.
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Endorsed the following projects as Council’s priority infrastructure advocacy initiatives for the 2026 Victorian State Election:
• Skipton Community and Recreation Hub – Stage 1 ($2.6M);
• Camperdown Production Precinct – Stage 1 and 2 ($2.78M);
• Port Campbell to Princetown Trail Planning ($750K), and
• Endorsed in principle listing planning and energy policy reform as a priority for the election.
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Noted a petition objecting to a promotional sign at Camperdown-Lismore Road, Lismore.
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Endorsed Cr Laurie Hickey’s attendance at the National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress 2026 and authorised expenditure in accordance with the Councillor Professional Development Policy and Council Expenses Policy.
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Adopted the 2026-2027 Budget as presented; and
• Adopted the determinations on the rates and charges and other matters for the 2026-2027 financial year.
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Revoked the Community Group Loan Guarantee Policy dated March 2023, and
• Adopted the Community Group Loan Guarantee Policy dated June 2026.
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Revoked the Asset Valuation and Revaluation Policy dated January 2023, and
• Adopted the Asset Valuation and Revaluation Policy dated June 2026.
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Revoked the Investment Policy dated March 2023, and
• Adopted the Investment Policy dated June 2026.
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Approved Business Assistance Scheme grants for:
• Curry Bliss Camperdown ($1,285);
• Terang Thai Massage and Nail Salon ($1,845);
• 12 Apostles Food Artisans Inc. ($2,000); and
• The Anglican Parishes of Camperdown and Holy Apostles ($2,000).
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Awarded Contract 2027001 - Supply and Loading and Supply and Delivery of Road Making Materials to the following tenderers:
• DE Quarry Solutions
• Green Valley Lime Co Pty Ltd
• Holcim Australia Pty Ltd
• Hopkins Stone Pty Ltd
• RL Blake Pty Ltd
• Titan Willows T/As WA Molan and Sons Pty Ltd
• Young’s Quarries
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Authorised the Chief Executive Officer, or delegate, to negotiate the terms of a potential lease agreement with Sunnyside House regarding the potential lease of a portion of Jaycee Park, Camperdown, for the purpose of infrastructure associated with the proposed expansion of Sunnyside House.
• Notes that the proposed lease terms to be negotiated will include, but not be limited to:
a) the lease area and permitted use;
b) lease term and any option periods;
c) lease rental amount;
d) maintenance and asset responsibilities;
e) development, landscaping and environmental requirements;
f) community access and public safety considerations; and
g) any other matters required under Council's Property Leasing Policy.
• Required officers to report back to Council with the negotiated lease terms for consideration and final determination prior to the execution of any lease agreement.