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Green Wedge spaces prioritised by City of Whittlesea
THE wellbeing impacts of green spaces, the environmental significance of natural landscapes, reduced pollution, flood impact and agricultural jobs were identified in feedback to...
New council hub planned for City of Whittlesea
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A new City of Whittlesea council hub will be established in Whittlesea, giving greater access for residents to connect with several community services and...
Long road to recovery for Seymour
By Colin MacGillivrayWHILE Seymour’s flood waters have receded, the road to a complete recovery remains long and winding for many local businesses and community...
Have a say on council’s rubbish collection
DIVERTING waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a circular economy are among the main focuses of a draft Mitchell Shire Council...
Video reports on table as Mitchell Shire Council looks to innovate
By Colin MacGillivrayVIDEO and social media posts were among options discussed as innovative and potentially more engaging alternatives to traditional written councillor delegate reports...
Council reflects on year of challenge in annual report
MITCHELL Shire councillors believe the region’s future is bright despite a tumultuous 12 months outlined in council’s 2021-22 annual report, released last month.Mayor Bill...
City of Whittlesea council tackles ageism in the community
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The City of Whittlesea has signed the EveryAGE Counts campaign to tackle ageism in the community.Chief executive officer Craig Lloyd and chair administrator Lydia...
City of Whittlesea’s new governance rules reflect diversity
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City of Whittlesea endorsed a community-friendly update to the Governance Rules at this month’s council meeting to reflect diversity.Governance Rules control how decisions are...
Lancefield’s overlay obstacle
By Colin MacGillivrayA LANCEFIELD landowner believes the adoption of a development plan overlay, DPO, for land on the town’s fringe has been flawed from...
Council push for net zero developments in the City of Whittlesea
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The City of Whittlesea has partnered with 23 other Victorian councils to work towards greater sustainability requirements for new developments.The council has lodged a...
