COMMUNITY INFORMATION
RATES REMINDER
Are you aware of the rate payment options available to you? Council has a range of rate payment options available to all ratepayers, including a continuous direct debit plan with the option of paying weekly, fortnightly, or monthly across the year. A friendly reminder if you have elected to pay your rates in full, payment is due February 15 2023. If ratepayers wish to discuss the possibility of arranging a suitable payment plan, please call Ararat Rural City Council on (03) 5355 0200.
COUNCIL MEETING
The next Council Meeting is scheduled for 28 February. There is also a change of date to the April 2023 Council Meeting - Ararat Rural City Council will now be holding the April 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 18 April 2023, commencing at 6.00pm in the Council Chamber, Shire Hall, Barkly Street, Ararat. All meetings will be live streamed via Ararat Rural City Council’s Facebook page.
HAVE YOUR SAY - CHILD SAFE POLICY
Council is seeking community feedback on our Draft Child Safe Policy. Have your say on our engagement platform https://engage.ararat.vic. gov.au/draft-child-safe-policy
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY - 5 MARCH
Australians are being encouraged to join together to take positive action. Registrations are officially open for Clean Up Australia Day. Registration is free, and participants receive a free Clean Up kit. To register or donate, please visit cleanup.org.au
SMALL BUSINESS BUS
Are you looking to start a small business or own a business and need expert advice on how to grow? The Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus is coming to Ararat on 27 Februrary between 10am - 4pm near the Ararat Town Hall (facing Vincent Street). Book your 1:1 session via https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-andadvice/workshops-and-small-business-bus/view?id=e24434
ARARAT TOWN HALL
This year’s lineup of performances is set to delight audiences, boasting acclaimed comedians, musicians to kids’ delights, including: - 22 Feb - Things of Stone and Wood - 10 March - DIESEL - Greatest Hits Alone with Blues Tour 2023 - 15 March - Issi Dye & Legends of Rock N’ Roll - 17 March - Get Rhythm - A tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter - 21 March - Multicultural Comedy Gala - 24 March - The Alphabet of Awesome Science - 31 March - The Black Sorrows Find out more online via www.ararat.vic.gov.au
LOOKING TO ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN?
Ararat Pound has several kittens and cats that are looking for the fur-ever home. Council offers a reasonable adoption fee of $50 for cats or kittens. An ‘expressions of interest form’ can be found on Council’s website. Ararat Rural City Council community safety officers can assist with more information on pet adoption, call 5355 0920 or email locallaws@ararat.vic.gov.au.