East Gippsland Shire Council

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East Gippsland is the
most liveable
region in Australia

A place of natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, and opportunities.

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Community Announcements

Explore recent community announcements and notifications issued by Council.

Rural Land Use Strategy feedback open

We are calling for community feedback on a new draft Rural Land Use Strategy. Feedback is open until 25 August.

Planned visit to Mallacoota and Genoa postponed

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have postponed our planned visit to Genoa and Mallacoota on August 2 and 3.

My Council, My Community - July

Another busy month! Find out what we've been up to around the Shire in our July newsletter - don't forget to subscribe!

Waste fees are changing

While most of our waste fees are increasing in response to landfill levy increases, some items will be free to drop off from 1 July.

Financial documents adopted

Our financial documents: Budget 2021-22, 10-Year Financial Plan 2021-22 to 2030-31, and 4-Year Revenue and Rating Plan 2021-22 to 2024-25.

Council Plan 2021-25

The Council Plan, adopted June 2021, focuses on what we want for East Gippsland, and documents how we will work towards this.

Rural Land Use Strategy feedback open

We are calling for community feedback on a new draft Rural Land Use Strategy. Feedback is open until 25 August.

Planned visit to Mallacoota and Genoa postponed

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have postponed our planned visit to Genoa and Mallacoota on August 2 and 3.

My Council, My Community - July

Another busy month! Find out what we've been up to around the Shire in our July newsletter - don't forget to subscribe!

Waste fees are changing

While most of our waste fees are increasing in response to landfill levy increases, some items will be free to drop off from 1 July.

Financial documents adopted

Our financial documents: Budget 2021-22, 10-Year Financial Plan 2021-22 to 2030-31, and 4-Year Revenue and Rating Plan 2021-22 to 2024-25.

Council Plan 2021-25

The Council Plan, adopted June 2021, focuses on what we want for East Gippsland, and documents how we will work towards this.

News and Notices

Browse current Council News and Notices, or provide us with feedback on current projects via the Your Say East Gippsland site.

Bullock Island Bridge replacement – closure to pedestrians

Work on the Bullock Island Bridge Replacement Project in Lakes Entrance is now under way.

Feedback invited on Rural Land Use Strategy

Community feedback is invited on a draft Rural Land Use Strategy which will guide planning decisions on development of rural land.

Fingerboards hearing concludes

The public hearing for the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project Inquiry and Advisory Committee concluded last week after 10 weeks and 36 heari

East Gippsland towns recognised at Top Tourism Town Awards

Lakes Entrance has scored a silver medal at the Victoria Tourism Industry Council's Top Tourism Town Awards

East Gippslanders dismayed by fire grants program

East Gippsland community leaders have written to the Prime Minister to express disappointment with a bushfire recovery grants program.

Community Vision, Council Plan outline East Gippsland future

East Gippsland Shire Council adopted the Community Vision 2040 and the Council Plan 2021-25 at the June 29 Council meeting.

Raymond Island Ferry pass renewals due now

Notification of Raymond Island Ferry outage

Proposed lease of Council-owned land

Planned visit to Mallacoota and Genoa postponed

Proposal to licence Council-owned land and buildings in Bairnsdale

Intention to acquire land - 52 Old Orbost Road Swan Reach

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To view and have your say on current Council projects visit the Your Say East Gippsland website.

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