Netball and tennis clubs in Broadford will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of the revamped Harley Hammond Reserve with a $2.5 million upgrade under way including new shared courts, competition standard lights and a shared-used pavilion.

Mitchell Shire Council is providing $2 million, with $500,000 from the Victorian Government through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Female Friendly Facilities Fund. The Harley Hammond Reserve Committee of Management is also contributing nearly $14,000 to the project.

	FIND A SPORTS VENUE

Pedestrians will now be able to walk the full length of Villers Street, Seymour, to the High Street pathway.

The a new 1.5 metre footpath, stretching 60 metres where there was no linking footpath, is now complete. The $20,000 project was fully funded by Council.

Works to install a $126,000 footpath on Melbourne Street, Kilmore, between Union and Burke streets, will begin the week of Monday 8 March, weather permitting.

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Are you the parent of a baby or toddler who struggles with sleep?

Join one of our online sessions to gain tips and tools to help you get your child settled and off to a sound sleep. We offer programs tailored to the child's age.

For all appointments and enquiries please call central bookings on 5734 6253.

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Pet registration renewals will be arriving soon and are due 10 April.

Make sure your pets are registered and your details correct, so if your fur baby gets lost, we can get them home as quickly as possible.

Remember, cats and dogs, 3 months of age or older, must be microchipped and registered with Council.

	REGISTER YOUR PET

There’s not long left for you to get organised for Clean Up Australia Day, which will be held on 7 March.

If your community group, school or local business wants to register an event, we suggest you hop to it.

Get in now so your packs arrive in the mail in time.

	REGISTER NOW

Our Reuse Shop at the Wallan Resource Recovery Centre will be open from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 27 February.

The shop resells many household items that can still be used such as furniture, toys, books, records, CDs, gardening items and baby furniture.

The Reuse Shop will continue to open monthly - keep an eye out for opening times on our website.

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We're looking for input on the public safety infrastructure in Broadford.

Two years ago, you told us installing CCTV (cameras) and lighting would help you feel safer in the Broadford Community Precinct and reduce levels of graffiti, vandalism, anti-social behaviour and crime.

Now the CCTV and lighting towers have been installed, we want to know if you think the project has increased feelings of safety.

Submissions close 9am, Monday 22 March.

	PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Council has prepared the Draft Rural Land and Activities Review and has begun the Landscape Assessment Study.

We’re seeking community input on the future of our rural land, small townships and landscape policy.

Drop-in sessions are being held in Clonbinane, Pyalong, Reedy Creek, Tallarook and Tooborac.

Submissions and feedback are invited until 9am, Monday 29 March.

	FIND OUT MORE

We're seeking input on our draft COVID-19 Recovery Plan with an impact analysis and priority areas to support activities and planning on community, organisations, local government and other wanting to contribute to the community's recovery.

Survey closes 9am, Thursday 11 March.

	HAVE YOUR SAY

If you live in Mitchell Shire, you may receive a phone call from National Field Services for the annual Community Satisfaction Survey over the next few weeks.

The survey asks people to rate the performance of Council across a number of service areas. The information you provide helps us identify trends and improvement opportunities across the shire.

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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:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Project Manager - Buildings
• Project Manager - Civic Infrastructure
• Resource Recovery Centre Operator
• Senior Design Engineer
• Senior Development Engineer
• Swim Instructors

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Council meetings will return to the Broadford Council Chamber from Tuesday 9 March. You can also watch live on our website from 7pm.

Next meetings:

• Community Questions and Hearing Committee - Tuesday 9 March
• Council Meeting - Monday 15 March

You can put questions and submissions to the Community Questions and Hearing Committee. Questions need to be submitted by noon on Friday 5 March. 

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