2026/27 draft Budget
Council has endorsed the release of its draft 2026/27 Budget for community feedback.
The Budget supports the priorities in the Council Plan 2025–2029, including $3.8 million for road maintenance, $7.8 million for maintaining public spaces, and $1.5 million for community grants.
It is based on a 2.75% increase in rates and charges, in line with the Victorian Government rate cap.
The community can review the Budget and provide feedback at: yoursay.latrobe.vic.gov.au/2026-27-draft-budget
Tourism and Major Events Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Council has endorsed updated guidelines for its Tourism and Major Events Advisory Committee.
The Committee provides advice to Council and helps support the local tourism and events sector. The updates clarify its role and how major event funding is considered.
An expression of interest process to join the Committee will open in May 2026.
Amendment C150 (Traralgon Golf Club rezoning)
Council has endorsed the final report and supporting analysis and adopted the proposed planning amendment affecting the Traralgon Golf Club.
The amendment was informed by community feedback received earlier this year, with submissions supporting the Golf Club remaining at its current location.
The Amendment will rezone 280A and 280B Princes Street, Traralgon to Special Use Zone Schedule 9 and make subsequential changes to the Traralgon Structure Plan and Framework Plans reflecting the long-term use of the land as a golf club. In other words, the Amendment supports the Traralgon Golf Club at its present site into the future.
The Amendment will now be lodged with the Minister for Planning for approval.
Election period policy
Council will release its updated Election Period Policy for community feedback.
This policy sets out the rules Council must follow in the lead-up to an election. Proposed updates include clearer guidance on community consultation and requirements for Councillors running in State or Federal elections.
Latrobe City submission to domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure
Council endorsed the submission to the Federal Government consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure under the Future Made in Australia (FMA) agenda.
The Federal Government is undertaking consultation to inform policy settings that support domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure, including supply chains and sovereign capability
This consultation is directly relevant to Latrobe City’s economic diversification goals, particularly in the context of the scheduled closure of Yallourn W Power Station in 2028 and the need to attract replacement industries and employment.
Asset Management Policy 2026 – 2030
Council has adopted its Asset Management Policy for 2026–2030.
The Policy guides how Council manages and maintains its $2 billion worth of infrastructure, including roads, buildings and community facilities.
The Policy will be available on Council’s website soon.