Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 15 March
Published on 15 March 2021
The Loddon Project survey out now
Council is asking residents to provide their opinion on actions and initiatives you would like to see Council take for the next four years to help in the development of its Council Plan.
The Council Plan sets Council’s strategic direction for the next four years. It outlines objectives and strategies for achieving this direction along with initiatives for services, infrastructure and amenity to achieve them.
The survey asks for your feedback on priority actions, including improving or enhancing our sense of community, the local economy, our natural environment, and infrastructure.
A copy of the survey was included in the latest edition of Council’s quarterly newsletter the Loddon Bulletin that was delivered to households across the Loddon Shire last week.
The survey is also available online.
Hard copies of the completed survey can be dropped off in person at Council’s Wedderburn office during business hours. You can also send the survey via post to Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn VIC 3518
Surveys must be completed by Wednesday 31 March 2021.
Skinners Flat master plan community engagement
Community and stakeholder engagement is underway around the development of a master plan for Skinners Flat Reservoir.
The master plan will provide direction for the future development, recreational uses, management and maintenance of the reservoir.
People in the Wedderburn and surrounding communities are invited to fill out a short survey regarding Skinners Flat Reservoir via postcards available at the Loddon Shire Wedderburn customer service office from Tuesday 16 March.
You can also register your interest to take part in the community consultation process via email to executive@loddon.vic.gov.au or call Council on 5494 1200.
Victoria Police Goldfields Area Safety Survey
Victoria Police is asking residents of the Goldfields Police Service Area (which includes the Loddon Shire) to let them know your thoughts on key safety ideas and confidence in your local police.
The short survey will give residents a greater voice in Victoria Police’s ongoing efforts to create a safer Victoria and shape police engagement in our area.
Find out more and take the survey.
Small Business Energy Saver Program
Sustainability Victoria has launched a new program aimed at small businesses to support installation of energy-efficient business equipment upgrades.
Aimed at businesses with one to 19 employees, the Small Business Energy Saver Program provides a bonus for your business to upgrade equipment at your business premises. The bonus amount depends on the equipment you upgrade.
Examples of equipment upgrades include replacing inefficient electric water heaters with efficient gas, solar, heat pump options or upgrading to an energy-efficient room air conditioner.
More information regarding the program is available from Sustainability Victoria.
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Applications are now open for the Get Active Kids Voucher Program. The program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership, registration fees, uniforms and equipment. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each.
To apply for a voucher, your child must be aged between four and 18 years old, a Victorian resident, and be named on either an Australian Government Healthcare Card or Pensioner Concession Card and Medicare card.
To apply go to the program website.
Reimagining Health grants now open
Applications are also open for VicHealth’s Reimagining Health grants.
The grants are for local organisations to support children and young people (zero to 25 years), or Victorians experiencing disadvantage, by addressing food insecurity, creating meaningful social connection or providing opportunities for physical activity.
Each applicant can apply for one of three funding options: up to $3,000, up to $10,000 or up to $50,000.
For more information or to submit an application visit the VicHealth Reimagining Health grants website.