As Melbourne continues to experience cases of COVID-19 within the community, it is more important than ever that all Victorians continue to check the latest exposure sites, get tested when exposed or symptomatic and get vaccinated when eligible.

The COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe and voluntary. The more people who are vaccinated, the greater the protection for those vaccinated and the whole community.

The best person to talk to if you have concerns about your health and being vaccinated against COVID-19 is your doctor/general practitioner (GP).

For the latest vaccine information visit the Victorian Department of Health

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There are a number of financial support packages available for businesses to help them recover from the most recent lockdown:

• COVID-19 Disaster Payments
• Business Costs Assistance Program
• Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund
• Small Business COVID Hardship Fund
• Rent relief for commercial tenants

It's important we keep in touch with family and friends to see how they're coping and reach out for help ourselves if we need it.

Information on financial and other support is available on the Government website

	LOCAL SUPPORT

Our 2021/22 rates notices are starting to arrive in letterboxes and inboxes.

Since 1 July 2018, the Valuer-General Victoria has been responsible for providing updated valuations for every property, in every municipality, every year.

The valuation of your property is used to determine how much of the total rates Council is collecting each year. As the valuation of your property changes you may see an increase, decrease or no change in the rates that you pay.

Council receives no extra revenue from property valuation changes.

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If you've spotted something that needs attention, report it on our website through the Report It tool.

It might be some dumped rubbish you've come across, overgrown grass on private property you think needs tending to, or a pothole or footpath crack or maybe it's a general enquiry.

Urgent issues or incidents should still be reported to Council immediately by phone 5734 6200 (all hours).

	MAKE A REPORT

Following a community survey and stakeholder consultation earlier this year, we've developed a draft Domestic Animal Management Plan for 2021-2025.

Before the draft plan is finalised, we would like input from the community to ensure that the plan reflects the community’s expectations in relation to improving dog and cat management across Mitchell Shire.

Closes: 9am, Monday 20 September.

	PROVIDE INPUT

Harley Hammond Reserve is the recreational heart of Broadford, accommodating more than 616 junior and senior members across a variety of sports.

Despite major upgrades in recent years, many of the reserve's facilities are old and in need of renewal, and others need work to bring them up to contemporary standards.

We've put together a draft Harley Hammond Reserve master plan and would like your input.

Closes: 9am, Thursday 16 September.

	HAVE YOUR SAY

Following extensive consultation earlier in the year, we’ve released a draft Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 for input.

The Health and Wellbeing Plan presents our priorities, outlining our goals and key strategies that Council and its partners will deliver.

Closes: 9am, Tuesday 14 September.

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We're proposing to rename Ridd Court in Seymour to Ridd Drive. Once development in the area is completed, Ridd Court will become a 'through road' and will no longer meet the definition of a 'court'.

Updating the name to Ridd Drive will ensure that there is no confusion to people who are trying to locate and access properties on this section of road.

Closes: 9am, Monday 23 August.

	HAVE YOUR SAY

Have you considered a career with Mitchell Shire Council or do you know someone who is looking for work? We are recruiting for the following roles:

• Senior Design Engineer
• Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure
• Project Manager – Buildings
• Statutory Planner
• Principal Planner
• Financial Accountant
• Community Development and Youth Services Coordinator
• Relief Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
• SharePoint Administrator
• Corporate Reporting Officer
• Swim Instructors

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Council Meetings are back online due to current restrictions. Keep an eye on our website and this newsletter to see when meetings are back in Council Chamber at 113 High Street, Broadford.

The next meetings will be held on:

• Monday 30 August, Community Questions and Hearings Committee, 6.30pm – to hear submissions to the Broadford Structure Plan
• Monday 30 August, Council Meeting, 7pm – to consider releasing the draft Council Plan for input
• Monday 13 September, Community Questions and Hearings Committee, 7pm
• Monday 20 September, Council Meeting, 7pm

You can watch previous meetings online.

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