General News
9 August, 2023
Funding loss will force rethink, says Holt
LOSS of State Government funding will see a rethink of activities conducted by Rural Councils Victoria, Loddon Shire councillors have been told. Cr Gavan Holt told last week’s meeting the loss of funding would need a rethink on the organisation...
LOSS of State Government funding will see a rethink of activities conducted by Rural Councils Victoria, Loddon Shire councillors have been told.
Cr Gavan Holt told last week’s meeting the loss of funding would need a rethink on the organisation and how it was funded.
“That could well involve the issue of member fees,” Cr Holt said following his attendance at the annual RCV forum in Echuca.
RCV has 34 member councils out of 38 across the state classified as rural munipalities and was formed in 2005. The group has had State Government funding since 2006.
Among resources now provided are a climate change toolkit for rural councils, long-term financial planning software and an Environment Protection Act 2017 implementation toolkit.
RCV has also provided reports to evaluate fixing country roads and a blueprint for rural housing.