Have Your Say on 2025 Council Meeting times

Council is inviting community feedback on a proposed change to the start time of its Ordinary Council Meetings for 2025.

As part of a trial, Council meetings in February and March 2025 will commence at 4:00pm at the Euroa Conference Centre, Bury Street, Euroa, following the earlier start time introduced at the January meeting.

Council is now seeking input from the community on whether this earlier start time should be adopted permanently for meetings from April to December 2025.

Mayor Claire Ewart-Kennedy encouraged residents to have their say, highlighting the importance of community input in assisting Council’s decision-making processes.

“Council meetings are an important opportunity for the community to stay informed and can be a valuable way to gain insight into how Council makes decisions. We recognise that meeting times play a key role in ensuring accessibility and participation,” Mayor Ewart-Kennedy said.

“This trial will help us determine whether a 4:00pm start time better suits the needs of our community, and we are keen to hear from residents about how this change might impact their ability to attend or engage with Council meetings.”

Council is also reviewing how it interacts with the community during its meetings and is seeking feedback on any potential improvements.

Community members are encouraged have their say online at https://share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/2025-council-meetings, by calling Council on 1800 065 993, or by emailing info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au.

Submissions close at 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.

All feedback received will be considered at the March 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, where Council will determine the final meeting schedule from April to December 2025.