Issue - meetings

12.1                Lilydale & Melba Festival Street Fair

Cr Mazzarella congratulated the Lilydale Township Action Group on the successful Lilydale & Melba Festival Street Fair held on 8 December 2024.

12.2                Federal Government Funding Announcement

Cr McAllister noted the Federal Government Thriving Suburbs Program funding announcement of $5.7 million, which helps Yarra Ranges Council fund community infrastructure projects such as Lillydale Lake improvement works and a new community and sporting pavilion at Don Road. Cr McAllister thanked all officers involved in securing the funding.

12.3                Federal Government Funding Announcement

Cr Heenan also noted the Federal Government Thriving Suburbs Program funding announcement for Lillydale Lake improvement works and noted the lake recently winning the prestigious international Green Flag Award for well-managed parks and green spaces.

12.4                Lilydale & Melba Festival Street Fair

Cr Heenan also congratulated the Lilydale Township Action Group on the successful Lilydale & Melba Festival Street Fair held on 8 December 2024.

12.5                Holy Fools Christmas Hamper Packing

Cr Heenan informed Council the Holy Fools Christmas Hamper Packing will be occurring soon and encouraged community to donate through the purple bins located throughout the Municipality to help reach Holy Fools target of 400 hampers.

12.6                Kilsyth Festival

Cr Cox attended the Kilsyth Festival on 24 November 2024. Cr Cox thanked all the members of the Kilsyth Action Group for the work they have put into the event.

12.7                International Day of People with Disability

Cr Cox attended the International Day of People with Disability event hosted by Yarra Ranges Council. Cr Cox noted the significant attendance and thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event.