Council Meeting Wrap Up: Monday 26 October 2026

Published on 26 October 2026

1. Annual Report 2025/26 approved

Council endorsed Hume City Council’s Annual Report 2025/26 as year one of the implementation of the Council Plan in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.

2. Capital Works Delivery renewal program works accelerated

Given the global economic impact on the construction sector, Council moved to bring forward $15 million of road and footpath renewal works.

3. Annual Community Grants 2027

Council approved the distribution of $409,800 for 2027 Annual Community Grants Program (Round One).

4. Hume Education Scholarships 2027

Council moved to award of $79,300 to 61 recipients of the 2027 Education Scholarship program.

5. Distribution of 2026/27 Arts Grants Program funds endorsed

Council approved the distribution of $73,200 of cash funds to 12 of the 2026/27 Arts Grants Program categories.

6. Distribution of Round Two 2026/27 Event Grant Program funds endorsed

Council approved the distribution of $71,916 to 16 applicants in Round Two of the 2026/27 Event Grant Program.

7. Congratulations and Condolences

Council congratulated Banksia Gardens Community Services for holding a successful Broadmeadows Festival held on Saturday 24 October 2026.  

Council acknowledged the official opening of the upgraded Canadian Court Reserve in Meadow Heights and congratulated all officers involved in the planning, design and delivery.

Council congratulated Cr Carly Moore, Cr Karen Sherry and Cr Naim Kurt on receiving Municipal Association of Victoria Service Award for 10-years at Council.

Council acknowledged Cr Moore’s year of service and achievements as Mayor and thanked Deputy Mayor Ally Watson for her hard work.  

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