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:

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.

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 is open until Thursday 5 June 2025. Click on the plans below to have your say.

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.

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