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South Gippsland Shire Council update early February 2022 - Regional Profile Survey closing soon

South Gippsland Council's project plans and updates for the community.

By news@gippsland - 10th February 2022 - Back to News

South Gippsland Shire Council is currently undertaking a community survey to help us gain an in-time snapshot of our community's priorities, likes and challenges. We want to hear about your current experience in South Gippsland. The survey results will help create a regional profile that will be used by councillors and Council staff to inform future planning, decision making, and strategy and program development.

Survey results will be used to create a regional profile that will be used to inform future planning, decision making, and program development, let the council know your concerns

In contrast to the Community Vision which explores aspirations for what the community think South Gippsland should look like in the year 2040, the Community Survey is seeking feedback on what residents are experiencing right now. These two pieces of work complement each other and together will provide a complete 'now and then' picture of our local community.

Complete the survey

To ensure a wide range of views are received, 7,800 households have been randomly selected from across the region and sent a survey invite to participate in this research. If you have received a direct invite through the mail or email, please complete that version of the survey (using your email link, direct access code or paper form), so that your responses are recorded in the important random sample part of the research. Participation is voluntary.

We urge you to participate so the data covers a good mix of experiences from across the Shire. If you haven't received a direct invite, we welcome you to participate in this 15 to 20 minute anonymous research by visiting South Gippsland Shire Council website. The survey closes 20 February 2022 so jump online quickly!The survey closes 20 February 2022 so jump online quickly!

Streetlight upgrade project

In an effort to reduce energy usage and increase safety for our community, South Gippsland Shire Council, alongside East Gippsland Shire Council and Wellington Shire Council, is undertaking a bulk streetlight replacement project. The upgrades will run until the end of March. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Brad Kijlstra-Shone on (03) 5662 9200.

South Gippsland Shire is now seen as a leader in the area of street lighting upgrade projects across Gippsland and has demonstrated the importance of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions to the local community

A day on the course

Bookings for 'A Day on the Course' are now open. Featuring an impressive line-up of popular Australian artists, this event is not to be missed. Tickets are $15 per person, with children under 15 free. Gates open on Saturday 19 February at 2.30pm and close at 10.30pm. A market-like set up will be a key feature of the day, so there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Book your place visiting Eventbrite website.

A market-like set up will be a key feature of the day with a variety of local stallholders already confirmed with variety of food options will be available as well as wine, beer and other beverages, A Day on the Course is a fully licenced, family-friendly, event

New art mural by the Social Crew

From 7 February until 16 February, The Social Crew artist, Kaff-eine will be at Toora Primary School brightening their gym walls with a huge mural. The kids will be getting involved as well by joining the artist in creating an interactive paint-by-numbers. We can't wait to share the final product with our community.

Collaborating with like-minded creatives predominantly in art and music, bringing ideas to life, an end to end service which includes creative direction and production, curation and development, programming, project management, marketing, strategy and stakeholder management

Council meeting 467

The next Council meeting will be held on February 16 at 2.00pm at Council Chambers, Leongatha. For all the details on council meetings, visit the South Gippsland Shire Council website. If you would like to watch the meeting live or when it suits you, please visit the council meeting.

Council meeting and agendas can be found at the South Gippsland Shire Council website

Community grants round two open

Grants are available in the following categories:

• Minor Projects and Equipment Grant (up to $5,000)
• Major Projects and Equipment Grant (up to $10,000)
• Festival and Events Grant (up to $10,000)
• Planning and Development Reports (up to$10,000)

Applications close midnight 31 March 2022. To read the guidelines and submit your application, visit the council's community grants website.

The Community Grants Program aims to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents

Your say South Gippsland

If you haven't already checked out our new engagement platform, Your Say South Gippsland, now is the time. With a mountain of opportunities coming up in the next five months or so, registering for this platform is a great way of keeping your finger on the pulse.

Registering allows you to receive regular updates on projects you follow and when new opportunities to voice your views come up. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, register now by visiting 'Your say South Gippsland'.

Council's Community Engagement Framework guides each project/initiative, it is a platform that will complement other feedback opportunities, other methods could include face-to-face sessions and community meetings

Building and planning compliance coordinator

As the Building and Planning Compliance Coordinator, you will report to the Manager of Planning and Building Services and ensure the delivery of plans, strategies, projects, programs and services for all Council-owned buildings across the Shire.

You will need to be a very organised individual and a real people-person who can manage a team and the expectations of Council and the community. You will also provide leadership and advice in relation to the strategic direction of your team, and ensuring State and National standards are being met.

To learn more and to apply, visit the Building and Planning Compliance Coordinator page. Applications close midnight Wednesday 16 February 2022.

Are you an experienced and or qualified building surveyor who wants to manage a small team? Well, we might just have the role for you, and it's taking applications now!

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website, South Gippsland Shire Council Facebook page, South Gippsland Shire Environment and Google images.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com