Archives for September 2017

A question about Murrindindi Shire’s $400,000 road maintenance truck was asked in the public participation time of last Wednesday’s Council meeting. A ratepayer suggested there had been a delay with the supply of the ‘spot work truck’ Acting Chief Executive Officer Michael Chesworth said: “Tender CONT 17/06 for supply and delivery of one sealed road

A number of bins at the Taylor Bay Waste Compound were found to contain asbestos, says Murrindindi Shire Council An asbestos removalist has since come and removed the hazardous material. “We would like to thank the community for alerting us to the important matter. We would also like to remind the community that illegal dumping

Murrindindi Council is offering free disposal of green waste at all Resource Recovery Centres across the Shire from September 30 until October 15. All residents can also burn off from October 1-15, as long as burn piles are no larger than one metre x one metre and material burnt is no thicker than “three inches”

There was a question in the public participation time of last Wednesday’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council that asked about any involvement that the municipality had in funding the grants and works for the ‘Anglicare Children’s Pre-School at Yea’. Michael Chesworth, Acting CEO, said: “Council is not contributing funds to the Early Learning Centre at

Cr Jackie Ashe declared a ‘Conflicting Personal Interest’ before the Bonfire Station, Acheron, application was heard at last Wed-nesday’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council. Cr Ashe’s partner is an advocate for and submitter in favour of the proposed planning application.

Murrindindi Shire Council detailed the number of Freedom of Information applications it received annually, at last Wednesday’s meeting held at the Yea chambers. Some applications were received in the 2016-17 year, said Acting CEO Michael Chesworth. The 2015-16 tally was 11, and the 2014-15 number was 28. Pictured: Michael Chesworth, Murrindindi Shire Council Acting CEO