Alexandra Scouts have received a $699 fee reduction for their planning permit application to Murrindindi Shire Council.

A $1398 grant was requested by Council officers, delegated with power to decide on the matter, decied on a 50 per cent approval.

Similarly, the Alexandra Indoor Swimming Pool group received a 50 per cent reuction on their planning and building application fees, $386.90 and $204.23 respectively.

Further community grant applications will go before the Murrindindi Shire Council meeting to be held tonight (Wed.) at Alexandra.

The Alexandra Community Christmas Tree Festival is seeking $4000 to bring the festival to the town centre.

Foggy Mountain Inc. has asked for $5000 for the ‘Ten Years On – Foggy Mountain Primary School Recording Project’.

Sing and Grow Australia has requested $480 for a music therapy program in Eildon. Each of those three programs have good chances of being approved.

The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network has requested $4530 for the ‘Say Goodbye to Queensland Fruit Fly’ campaign. A recommendation is being put to Councillors to provide $3000.

Alexandra Bowling Club has put its hand up for a $500 sponsorship from Murrindindi Council. This will probably be supproted in full.