Yarra Street Footpath Project

Great weather for construction of the Yarra Street footpath project, a project I had budgeted for 20/21, will be delivered on time and within budget. Thank you so much Yarra Ranges Council staff and Contractors. 👏👏👏

Microadventure to Warburton

Next Ordinary Meeting of Yarra Ranges Council

The next Ordinary Meeting of Yarra Ranges Council will be held online via ZOOM Video Conference TONIGHT Tuesday 23rd June 2020, commencing at 7pm.
Members of the public can view the meeting online in real time, for further information go to: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Council-meeting-online…

Submissions, questions & petitions to Council, go to: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Submissions-questions-…

Agenda: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/C…/Minutes-and-agendas…

Redwood Forest remains closed.

Last week and in recent weeks, with the relaxing of restrictions associated with the corona virus crisis we are seeing greater numbers of visitors to our municipality. Over the last couple of weeks, Redwood Forest, 1000 Steps at Upper Ferntree Gully, Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens in Sherbrooke and other sites have seen quite significant numbers.

Parks Victoria closed the Redwood Forest and the 1000 Steps sites until 22 June aligned with the State of Emergency period.

Despite these locations being closed last weekend, there was still issues with visitors to both sites.

Parks Victoria have advised that they will have staff on site at both locations for a period of time in the morning and afternoon over the weekend. They have been liaising with Victoria Police who will have units rostered on to patrol weekend hotspots, including Redwood Forest. Yarra Ranges Council Local Laws team will also monitor parking at Redwood Forest over the weekend and have contact details for Victoria Police to seek their assistance if needed.

Parks Victoria have organised additional electronic Variable Message Boards to be located in Warburton and East of the Clegg Road roundabout in Wandin.

It is good to have visitors returning to Yarra Ranges, however this of course needs to be managed in an appropriate way.

Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area CEDA - Warburton Valley The Warburton Network Millgrove Residents Action Group Yarra Junction Lives WHYLD Community Group I lived in Warburton, Victoria, Australia. Little Yarra Valley Neighbourhood Reefton/McMahons Creek Community

Can I recycle this?

Can I recycle this?
Use this tool to find out what you can and can't recycle. If you can't find what you are looking for, contact Yarra Ranges Council1300368333.
https://www.recycling.vic.gov.au/can-i-recycle-this

I encouraged women to participate in Local Government

2020 is a local government election year and therefore it is a critical time for councils to be engaging the women in their communities.

The VLGA - Victorian Local Governance Association Inc, along with other stakeholders is committed to increasing the representation of women in local government and achieving the State Government’s target of 50 per cent women councillors by 2025.
I encouraged women to participate in local government at all levels - as community members, council officers, candidates and elected representatives. - Cr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges Council.

Voices Of Women CEDA - Warburton Valley #WarburtonAdvancementLeague Millgrove Residents Action Group Reefton/McMahons Creek Community Yarra Junction Lives WHYLD Community Group Little Yarra Valley Neighbourhood The Warburton Network

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting 9 June 2020

#BeKindToOthers #YarraRanges

A simple act of kindness can make a big difference to someone who is doing it tough. It doesn’t take much and it actually benefits the giver by their brain releasing those ‘feel good’ hormones.
Find out more about #BeKindToOthers #YarraRanges @ https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Coronavirus-Updates/Be-Kind-Yarra-Ranges/Be-Kind-to-Others
Yarra Ranges Council #BeKindYarraRanges

Be Kind to Business

Many local Upper Yarra businesses are doing it tough during the current restrictions. By shopping locally, you are not only supporting small businesses, you are also supporting local job growth and helping to build strong, vibrant Upper Yarra communities. #BeKindToBusiness

Be Kind Yarra Ranges

#MANAGINGTHISTOGETHER #WORKASONE
Yarra Ranges Council is working to support our community during these unprecedented and difficult times. Working together, we can support each other and those who need it most. #BeKindYarraRanges #BeKindToBusiness #BeKindToOthers #BeKindToYourself

Gradual re-opening of Council venues and facilities

Yarra Ranges Council welcomes the great news that many community facilities will be allowed to reopen following the State Government’s gradual easing of public restrictions during the COVID-19 period.