Media Releases
Mayor gives thanks to our Brave Fire Fighters & Volunteers
At the Civic Ballroom last Friday the many Brave Fire Fighters and community volunteers were thanked and congratulated for their efforts in fighting the Lithgow Fire last October.
As we all know a devastating fire commenced at the Army Camp in Reserve Road Marrangaroo on the afternoon of Wednesday 16 October 2013 that then proceeded to impact on many areas of the Lithgow township including burning near Oakey Park, Morts Estate, Clarence, Dargan, Doctors Gap and Hartley as well as communities outside of the Lithgow Local Government Area. In the end the Fire burnt out well over 50,000 hectares (500 square kilometres) and took many weeks to extinguish. In order to fight this Fire there were many volunteers, not only from the Lithgow area, but also from many other communities that came to fight the fire.
2014/15 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget
Council is determined to engage with our communities on a balanced budget for 2014/15. We are seeking the community's feedback.
Have your say on the Draft 2014/15 Annual Business Plan and Budget
Over the past year Council has received many great ideas for our City, including those received in our inaugural Community Survey and these have helped us develop this Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.
Good signs for investment on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council has approved 528 development lots (mainly housing) in the first quarter of 2014 – just three shy of all the lots approved in 2013.
Mayor Mark Jamieson said Council’s Development Indicators Quarterly Report shows the region has built on the strong performance in the previous quarter.
“This is a great vote of confidence in the region; more investment, more jobs and another step towards council’s vision for a sustainable economy,” Mayor Jamieson said.
Mayor and CEO welcome Regional Growth Plan
Mayor Cr Barry Lyons and Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann have welcomed the State Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s formal approval of the Loddon Mallee South Regional Growth Plan.
The Plan for the next 30 years was prepared by the State Government in consultation with the City of Greater Bendigo, Central Goldfields Shire, Loddon Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire and Mount Alexander Shire.