April 7th, 2023Chance to have a say on shire’s footpath plans

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council says it’s inviting public feedback on its new Local Law and Shire-wide Footpath Plan, while the long-term vision of key recreation reserves was also finalised at last month’s Scheduled Council Meeting.
Councillors at their recent meeting of March 22 endorsed master plans for the Kyneton Showgrounds, Romsey Park Sports Precinct and Gilbert Gordon Oval. These are informed by industry research, Council’s Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, and consultation with tenant clubs and the broader community
throughout 2022 and 2023.

The master plans provide a long-term road map for the future development and improvement of these
reserves in a pre-planned, strategic manner, with individual projects being subject to funding and
detailed design.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Anderson (above) said: “I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to provide
valuable input to these master plans, which will help us to be strategic and realistic in improving these
reserves for participants of various user groups and the wider community.”
“Officers will continue to work with the reserve user groups planning the implementation of master
plan items, subject to Council budget processes.”
Final master plans for each of the above reserves can be found on Council’s website.
Consultation on draft new Local Law: Councillors endorsed that the newly proposed Draft
Community Local Law 2023 go out to community consultation, following recent internal review.
Local Laws are renewed every 10 years, enabling councils to consider new issues and expectations
while ensuring Local Laws remain valid and suited to the needs of the community.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Anderson said: “Everyone should love where they live and feel safe within
their community. Now is the chance to provide your feedback on what will become our own
‘community-specific’ enforceable laws for the next 10 years.”
Feedback is invited from 28 March through to 30 April 2023. For more information and to have your
say, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/Have-Your-Say
Consultation on Shire-wide Footpath Plan: Councillors endorsed that the new draft Shire-wide
Footpath Plan go out to consultation, inviting feedback on the new criteria for prioritising walking and
shared path upgrades and detailing construction designs across the Macedon Ranges.
The existing list of footpaths in the Shire-wide Footpath Plan is updated using the new prioritisation
process and is presented for information.