The best way to bring lost pets home

Contacting Horsham Rural City Council remains the best way to have lost pets safely returned to their owners.

People who find a dog or cat out wandering should contact Council on 53 82 9777.

If the dog or cat has no immediate identification, a ranger can check it for a microchip, and if it is microchipped, they will be able to quickly re-unite the animal with its rightful owner.

If it’s a pet’s first-time at large, then there’s no fee.

Involving Council also stops thieves from falsely claiming ownership of missing pets.

Community Safety Co-ordinator Jason Brady said people who deliberately avoided involving Council when an animal was lost were actually doing more harm than good.

“When someone holds a wandering animal at their premises and posts it on Facebook they are actually doing a disservice to the pet and its owners,” he said.

“In most cases, the owner will be out looking for the animal and may have already reported it missing to Council. Therefore not involving Council actually means the animal spends longer away from its owner and prolongs the period of stress and anxiety that it feels.”

“All of our officers are actually animal lovers and they play an active role in making sure that lost dogs and cats make it home safely.”

“We also work with rescue shelter partners Phoenix Animal Rescue and Horsham PAWS to find new homes for pets that are unregistered or whose owners cannot be found,” Mr Brady said.

Community Grant Applications Open

Applications for HRCC’s Community Grants Program are now open for not-for-profit groups.

Clubs and organisations can apply for up to $10,000 via the HRCC website from 1 February until 1 March.

Next Council Meeting

Monday 27 February 2023 - 5.30pm

For details visit hrcc.vic.gov.au

Have Your Say

Current Community Engagements

For full details visit the Have Your Say section of the HRCC website

JUBILEE HALL LICENCE

Feedback is invited on a proposal to grant Horsham Rural City Band an extended licence to base itself at Jubilee Hall.

The band has requested a licence for 15 years, plus two five-year options (25 years in total).

For this to occur Council must undertake community engagement. This is required by section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020.

Submissions can be emailed to council@hrcc.vic.gov.au with the subject ‘Horsham Rural City Band Jubilee Hall Lease’ or sent by mail to ‘Horsham Rural City Band Jubilee Hall Lease’, PO Box 511, HORSHAM VIC 3402. Submissions close 1 March 2023.

Disability Access And Inclusion Plan

HRCC has developed a draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026. The plan aims to reduce barriers and increase inclusion and participation for people with disability. Feedback on the draft plan is now being sought. Submissions close Monday 6 March at 9am.

Tenders And Rfq

The purpose of the Horsham Central Activity District (CAD) Community Reference Group is to provide support, advice and guidance to the project manager, consultants and Council for delivery of the CAD Revitalisation: Streetscape Plan projects.

Applications for membership of the CAD Community Reference Group are now open. Applications for membership close 6 March at 5pm.

The selection criteria will be based on the nature of the project and include the following:

• Regular involvement in and an awareness of the issues being considered by the CRG

• A willingness to work with others and share decision making to achieve improved outcomes

• An ability to represent a broad range of views that reflect the diversity of the community

• A willingness to contribute to meetings in a fair and unbiased manner

• A capacity to commit to the Committee for the duration of the term of membership.

Meetings will be held monthly and the duration of the meeting will be no longer than 1.5 hours.

For more information or to apply visit the HRCC website or collect a paper application form from the Civic Centre.

Tender #Q32/2023 SOLAR PV INSTALLS Closes 12noon

Monday 27 February

Tender #RCCC-06 SUPPLY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SOFTWARE - RCCC PROJECT Closes 12noon

Monday 27 February

Tender #23-020 RECONSTRUCTION OF FREDERICK STREET, HAZEL STREET TO EDWARD STREET, HORSHAM Closes 12noon

Wednesday 22 February

Tender #Q29/2023 BURNT CREEK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE OFFSET RESERVE Closes 5pm Friday 17 February

All tender, EOI and RFQ details online at: www.eprocure.com.au/ horsham-rural-citycouncil/

Rates In Full Payments

Council reminds property owners who pay their rates in full that the annual payment is due Wednesday 15 February 2023.

Anyone experiencing financial difficulties should contact Council as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances and make alternative arrangements.

If you have not received your 2022/2023 annual rate notice, use our online form to request a copy or call 03 5382 9777.