June 2026 Council Meeting Snapshot

Published on 24 June 2026

2026-27 Budget - Adopted

The 2026-27 Budget, including fees and charges was adopted by Council at the June meeting. The Budget seeks to support the provision of services and infrastructure for the Colac Otway community.

This year’s Budget includes a new program to seal some of the shire’s unsealed roads, along with increased investment to expand footpath networks across Colac Otway.

The Budget includes an average rate rise of 2.75 per cent, in line with the State Government’s set rate cap.

The 2026-27 Budget is available to view on Council’s website, please visit our Budget & Finances webpage.

Council thanks all community members who contributed to the Budget development process.

Colac Otway Shire Grants Program 2026-27 and Trees for Farms Grants Program – Allocation of Funds

A total of 95 local projects will share in over $300,000 from the Colac Otway Shire Council Grants Program.

Council’s Grants Program supports a partnership between not-for-profit local community organisations and businesses to achieve positive economic and social outcomes that benefit the wider community.

The new Trees for Farms Grants Program will also allocate over $33,500 to 12 applicants to support native tree planting on commercial properties to strengthen sustainable and efficient farm production and deliver environmental benefits.

There was a high level of interest in this year’s Grants Program. Council thanks all applicants who made a submission.

The full list of this year’s Council Grants recipients is available to view on Council’s website: Grants Programs - Colac Otway Shire

Have Your Say – Community Engagement

Privacy Policy

Council’s Privacy Policy has been updated to align with Section 20 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 which requires Council to maintain a Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy and feedback form is available on Council’s website, please visit our Have Your Say pages.

Council Committees

The Council Committees Policy is to provide a framework for the establishment, assessment and representation of Council committees and external appointments.

The Council Committees Policy and feedback form is available on Council’s website, please visit our Have Your Say pages.