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Running for Council
Visit our election web page for information about running for Council including the process, timelines and what it means to be a Councillor.
Australia Day Award - Nominations Open
Know someone that goes above and beyond in our community? Australia Day Award nominations are now open.
Monitor To Guide New Council
A municipal monitor will be appointed to Council following the election in late October, to support good governance and democracy during the Council’s first year.
COVID-19 Office Hours
As we work to safely re-open following the recent changes in COVID-19 restrictions, Council offices will re-open from Monday 13 September from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
VEC calls for candidates for the upcoming election
Nominations to stand as a candidate for the South Gippsland Shire Council general election open on Thursday 16 September. The election will be held entirely by post.
Rates Notices Issued
We understand that due to current circumstances some community members may have concerns as rates notices are issued this week. If you are needing support please contact our Rates team on 5662 9200.
Gippsland Kerbside Organics Tender
South Gippsland Shire Council is one of six Councils collaborating on a Gippsland-wide Kerbside Organics Tender facilitated by Resource Recovery Gippsland.
Burn Notification - Old Welshpool Tip
Council is planning to burn a series of small noxious weed bonfires piled on the Old Welshpool Tip site on Telegraph Road, Port Welshpool on 18 August.