Public Notices - Friday 26 August 2022

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2022/23 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS OPEN 

The first round of the City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants for the 2022/23 financial year are now open for applications for local not-for-profit incorporated organisations, groups, or associations. Non-incorporated groups may also apply if they have an auspice relationship with an incorporated group. 

Applications are now being accepted for the program, which provides up to $20,000 in funding to support community groups and organisations to run projects, programs, events, and other activities or to buy necessary equipment to promote community outcomes in: 

Environmental sustainability  

Healthy, connected and inclusive communities  

Community capacity building 

For further information please visit ballarat.vic.gov.au  

2022/23 RATE PAYMENT OPTIONS AND PENSIONER CONCESSION 

Rate payments - The following rate payment options are available in 2022/23:    

10 monthly instalments - available via direct debit on the 15th of each month from September 2022 to June 2023.    Direct debit applications close on 12 September 2022  

Quarterly instalments by 30 September 2022, 30 November 2022, 28 February 2023 and 31 May 2023     

Lump sum payment by 15 February 2023.    

Pensioner concession - If you hold a pensioner concession card, you are entitled to apply to the City of Ballarat for a State Government-funded concession of $253.20 for your rates and $50 for your Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL). *Please note, if you’re a Health Care Card holder, you are not entitled to a rebate or concession for Council rates or the FSPL.  

Where can I get help or further information on rates?  

For further information or assistance with your Rates please visit ballarat.vic.gov.au or contact the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service Number on 5320 5500  

You can pay in person at any Australia Post branch or the City of Ballarat Customer Service Centre at 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central. 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:  5 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO JOIN THE ARCH OF VICTORY AND AVENUE OF HONOUR STAKEHOLDER REFERENCE GROUP. 

The Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour Stakeholder Reference Group is currently seeking expressions of interest from up to five community members who wish to be part of the reference group.  

The Reference groups responsibilities are: 

Provide advice on the maintenance, enhancement and protection of the Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour. 

Promote the recognition of war time and peace time sacrifices by Ballarat service personnel. 

Provide a consultative forum to Council, VicRoads, Heritage Victoria and other stakeholders on matters relevant to the proper custodianship of the Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour. 

Devise and deliver appropriate commemorative services related to the Arch and Avenue, with support from Council 

Reference Group members are expected to keep confidential all sensitive, commercial and personal information that the members may encounter while being a member of the Group, and not to act in any way that would bring the Council into disrepute. 

Monitor the implementation of the Conservation Management Plan - Ballarat Avenue of Honour and Arch of Victory 

Expressions of interest should be provided in writing by close of business Friday 2nd September 2022. 

Please address your expression of interest to: 

Luke Ives - Executive Manager Operations 

City of Ballarat 

PO Box 655 

Ballarat, Vic 3353 

Or email: operationsbusinesssupport@ballarat.vic.gov.au