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Registrations open for the 2023 Surf Coast Arts Trail

Published on 21 March 2023

Being part of the Surf Coast Arts Trail can be a stepping stone for local artists, just ask Jude Morgan.

Extreme Fire Danger Rating for Saturday 18 March 2023

Published on 17 March 2023

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating and Total Fire Ban is in place for the Surf Coast Shire for Saturday 18 March 2023.

Council to transition Family Day Care educators to private operators

Published on 15 March 2023

Surf Coast Shire Council will no longer operate a Family Day Care management service from 2024, and will work closely with educators and families to help them transition to local privately-run service providers in the meantime.
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Repair Cafe Surf Coast

02 April 2023

Repair Cafe Surf Coast occurs the first Sunday of every month (except for January, May and July).

Volunteers from the Repair Cafe repair broken and worn-out things and save these items from going to landfill, one fix at a time.

Kids + Changemakers Conference

24 March 2023

The Kids Changemakers Conference is an opportunity for people within the disability community to come together, share ideas, make connections, and build those collaborative networks to promote social change.

Common Ground Food Hub Pop Up Market

24 March 2023

Friday Produce Pop Up Market at Common Ground Project
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Cypress Lane

Submissions are now open

There are two submission processes relating to Cypress Lane, Torquay.

Draft Residential Nature Strip Policy & Guidelines

Council to consider final documents in early 2023.

Council is seeking your input on a new draft policy and guidelines for the use and maintenance of residential nature strips.

Aireys Inlet Affordable Housing Project

Registered Housing Agencies are invited to express their interest, and members of the community can contribute their input and insights into a project that aims to explore increasing affordable housing on a Council-owned site in Aireys Inlet.

Deans Marsh Streetscape

Join the Streetscapers and have your say

Community members have developed a Community Streetscape Vision for Deans Marsh - have your say and get involved.

Winchelsea Shelter - Project Update

Council is committed to working with community members on the next steps for a suitable shelter to replace the mud hut.

Proposed Discontinuance and Sale: Roadway between Smith and Warner Sts

Submissions close 7 April

Council is seeking submissions on a proposal to discontinue and sell a section of roadway between Smith and Warner streets in Winchelsea.
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Cypress Lane - Your Say

There are two submission processes relating to Cypress Lane, Torquay.

VEC's electoral structure review

The VEC is reviewing the Surf Coast Shire electoral structure. Have your say.

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