Project overview

Council is working on Hepburn Together 2025-2029, a major strategic planning project that will shape our Shire's future.

As part of this project, we are developing the following key strategic plans, as required under the Local Government Act 2020:

  • Community Vision
  • Council Plan 2025-2029 (including the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan)
  • Budget 2025/26
  • Financial Plan
  • Revenue and Rating Plan
  • Asset Plan


    • We have already engaged extensively with the community through the Financial Vision and Future Hepburn projects, which helped us understand broad community priorities. Now, we are taking the next step.

    We formed a Deliberative Engagement Panel (DEP) of community members to help prioritise and refine our priorities and objectives, along with a Shire-wide community survey which had over 400 responses.

    This is a key opportunity to shape the future of Hepburn Shire together. By working in partnership, we can ensure our strategic direction reflects the needs, aspirations, and priorities of our community.

    The community consultation period concluded on Thursday 5 June. Thank you to community members that took the time to complete the surveys online or in hard copy. Your feedback will now be reviewed before the final strategic documents are considered for adoption at the June Council Meeting.

    Mayor and CEO explain Hepburn Together

    Have your say

    Council is planning for our future and we want you to have your say. The draft Council Plan, Budget 2025/26, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and Revenue and Rating Plan, all play an important role in setting priorities, making responsible financial decisions, and delivering the right services and facilities for our community.

    Feedback closed on Thursday 5 June 2025.

    • Draft Council Plan 2025 - 29

      Have your say on the draft Council Plan 2025 -29

      Click here 

    • Draft Budget 2025/26

      Have your say on the draft Budget 2025/26.

      Click here 

    • Draft Financial Plan

      Have your say on the draft Financial Plan.

      Click here 

    • Draft Revenue and Rating Plan

      Have your say on the draft Revenue and Rating Plan.

      Click here 

    • Draft Asset Plan

      Have your say on the draft Asset Plan.

      Click here 

    Community drop-in sessions

    We have a number of sessions available across the Shire where you can register to ask questions of a Councillor and Executive Leadership Team member. Come along to one of our drop-in sessions to learn more about the Hepburn Together project and the development of the draft Council Plan, Budget, Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan, and Revenue and Rating Plan.

    Book your 15-minute timeslot using the links below corresponding to the day and location you would like to attend.

    DateTime LocationBook your place
    Wednesday 21 May10 am to 11:30 amCreswick Hubhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSDG
    Wednesday 21 May2:00 pm to 3.30 pmThe Warehouse - Cluneshttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSEQ
    Monday 26 May3 pm to 4:30 pmCouncil Chambers, Vincent Street Daylesfordhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBYRI
    Tuesday 27 May10 am to 11:30 amThe Mechanics Trenthamhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSFU
    Wednesday 28 May10 am to 11:30 amThe Warehouse - Cluneshttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSFI
    Wednesday 28 May4 pm to 5:30 pmThe Mechanics Trenthamhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSGM
    Thursday 29 May3:30 pm to 5 pmCreswick Hubhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSEH
    Thursday 29 May5 pm to 6:30 pmCouncil Chambers, Vincent Street Daylesfordhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBSIL
    Friday 30 May10 am to 11:30 amGlenlyon Hallhttps://www.trybooking.com/DBYZB


    Remember to book your place using the links in the table above.

    Want to know more?

    Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

    Contact Information
    Name Hepburn Together
    Email hepburntogether@hepburn.vic.gov.au