Flynn Ward Councillor and local farmer, Liesbeth Long will be elected Mayor of Central Goldfields Shire at a Statutory Meeting on Tuesday 21 November at 6pm.
First elected in 2020, Cr Liesbeth Long is in her third year on Council and will be sworn in as Mayor for the next 12 months – the final year of the current Council term.
We extend our thanks and congratulate our outgoing Mayor Cr Grace La Vella for her leadership, dedication and contribution to Council over the past 12 months.
To read a copy of the media release visit: https://www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/new-mayor
The Statutory Meeting will be held in person at the Community Hub in Maryborough and is open to the community to attend.
It will also be streamed live to Council’s Facebook page, and a video will be available on Council’s website following the meeting at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
PET BONUS
You can protect your pet and help reduce the population of stray and unwanted cats and dogs in our Shire.
In partnership with Maryborough Veterinary Practice and the Victorian Government, Central Goldfields Council is offering a substantial discount package which includes:
- Discount pet desexing
- Micro-chipping
- Registration of your pet
This opportunity is for a limited time, so be sure to check your eligibility. Up to two vouchers are available per household to the owner of the pet(s). Some terms and conditions apply.
Visit Council’s Customer Service Centre at 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough in person,
or visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/desexing
EVENT ROADS
Maryborough will be buzzing next week when our 2023 Energy Breakthrough event kicks off from Wednesday 22 November to Sunday 26 November.
This year’s event is expected to attract:
- 4600 participants and their families
- Almost 20,000 visitors over the five-day event
- $3.3 million into the local economy
To allow for the safe running of the event, some road closures will be in place.
For details visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/2023ebroadclosures
HAVE YOUR SAY
Destination Management Plan
Central Goldfields Shire in partnership with Loddon and Mount Alexander Shires and the City of Greater Bendigo, is developing a Destination Management Plan and Local Area Action Plan, to guide the future directions for tourism development across the region and in our Shire.
A Community and Industry leadership round table will be held where all perspectives and ideas are welcome. Be a part of building a strong approach to our tourism:
