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East Gippsland Shire Councillors to visit Orbost for community engagement and open lunch on 25 February 2025
East Gippsland Shire Councillors will visit Orbost on 25 February, engaging with residents, businesses, and groups. The visit includes a community lunch and discussions on local priorities to strengthen council's connection with the community.
East Gippsland Shire Councillors and senior staff will be visiting Orbost and surrounds next Tuesday 25 February, for a day of engagement with the local community. Mayor Cr John White said that councillors are looking forward to spending time with the community, including at an open invitation community lunch at the Orbost Arts (Exhibition) Centre from 12.15 to 1.15pm.
East Gippsland Shire Councillors and staff will visit Orbost on 25 February to engage with the community, tour facilities, and meet local businesses and organisations
Orbost community visit
John said, "This is our first community visit for the year. We are looking forward to visiting Orbost, meeting residents, groups and businesses, and learning more about what matters most to them. It is a valuable opportunity to listen, share ideas, and strengthen our connection with the people who live and work here. Understanding their needs, challenges, and aspirations helps guide our decision-making and ensures we continue to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community."
If you would like to attend the community lunch, please RSVP for catering purposes by Monday 24 February by calling council on 5153 9500, emailing civicevents@egipps.vic.gov.au or visiting the Orbost Service Centre.
During the visit, council representatives will also visit your local facilities, visit council-managed sites, and meet with business and community organisation representatives. More community visits are being planned across the shire throughout the year.
Pictures from Orbost Exhibition Centre on the Snowy River Facebook page.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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