What happened at the June 2026 Council Meeting

At its June meeting, Council:

  • 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.

  • Voted to commission a legal review of the Minister for Planning’s decision on the Mumblin Wind Farm, in particular the aviation impact assessment.

  • Voted to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit for 43 Main Street, Timboon, to remove an easement or restriction (drainage and right of carriageway), subject to conditions.

  • Flagged further work to look at options to provide rear access to properties in Main Street, Timboon.

  • Adopted the Year 2 Council Plan Initiatives 2026-2027.

  • Noted the findings of the 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey and approved the publication of the results on the Corangamite Shire website.

  • Endorsed the Corangamite Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.

  • Adopted the Use of Common Seal Policy, effective from 28 July 2026.

  • 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).

  • Endorsed in principle listing planning and energy policy reform as a priority for the election.

  • Noted a petition objecting to a promotional sign at Camperdown-Lismore Road, Lismore.

  • 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.

  • Adopted the 2026-2027 Budget as presented.

  • Adopted the determinations on the rates and charges and other matters for the 2026-2027 financial year.

  • Revoked the Community Group Loan Guarantee Policy dated March 2023, and

  • Adopted the Community Group Loan Guarantee Policy dated June 2026.

  • Revoked the Asset Valuation and Revaluation Policy dated January 2023, and

  • Adopted the Asset Valuation and Revaluation Policy dated June 2026.

  • Revoked the Investment Policy dated March 2023, and

  • Adopted the Investment Policy dated June 2026.

  • Approve 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).

  • 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

  • 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.


  • Adopted the Timboon Sporting Centre Feasibility Report dated June 2026.

 


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