Cr Jason Callanan - Mayor - Yarra Ranges Council

Join the Monbulk Structure Plan Community Reference Group  Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join a Community Reference Group for the Monbulk Structure Plan.  The structure plan aims to establish a vision...

At tonight's Ordinary Council meeting we will be recommending:  the Draft 2013-2017 Council Plan(2016 Update) incorporated with this resolution and initialled by the Mayor for identification, be the Council Plan and Strategic Resource Plan prepared by Council for...

I think it wsa about time we shared some things we are doing in this shire, just to see where your rates actually go! Whats been completed: Cavanagh Road, Millgrove - Footpath Construction (Jan 2016) - http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Lists/Capital-works-major-projects/Cavanagh-Road-Millgrove-Footpath-Construction Coldstream...

The "revised" nature strip guidelines are out for public viewing and comment. I encourage as much feedback as possible as this will affect everyone! Click on the link below: http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Lists/Current-consultation/Nature-strip-roadside-guidelines...

At last night's Council meeting I moved a motion relating to the redevelopment of the Anderson Street Council Offices. This is a significant project for this council and has been delayed for over 10 years. I understand and appreciate that...

          What is rate capping? In 2015, the Victorian Government introduced rate capping legislation in the form of its “Fair Go Rates System” (FGRS). The FGRS or rate capping introduces an annual rate cap...

Now that the VEC has made its final report, where does this now leave you and what ward (electorate) will you be in? There will now only be 3 wards - generally speaking Chirnside (metro) Streeton (Hills) O'Shannassy...

     "The VEC recommends Yarra Ranges Shire Council consist of nine councillors elected from three three‑councillor wards" A representation review for Yarra Ranges Shire Council was scheduled for 2019. Based on evidence suggesting that the Lyster Ward...

Well my first week in the chair has passed, and Im still awake!! Lots to do and people to meet. Ive been humbled by the support I am receiving and look forward to working with them all. Only...

Cr Jim Child (Chair) and Cr Jason Callanan (Mayor & RAV Delegate) are excited to be part of this committee! The Rural Advisory Committee will be an important conduit to inform Council and provide constructive advice on issues...