By Oliver Lees
Macedon Ranges council’s planning and environment director Angela Hughes has resigned from her position after three and a half years.
Since joining council in May 2018, Ms Hughes has worked closely on the areas of statutory planning, economic development and tourism.
Ms Hughes has also had a hand in advocating for council to declare a climate emergency, worked on council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan and participated as a member of the Hanging Rock Project Control Board.
Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said he wishes Ms Hughes well in her new role at Frankston council.
“Angela has been a trusted and valued member of the executive leadership team; and has been a terrific support to me in my early months at Macedon Ranges,” Mr O’Sullivan said.
“On behalf of councillors and staff, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Angela for her significant contributions during her time here at council—she will always be welcome in the Macedon Ranges and I wish her all the best in her new role.”
Ms Hughes said she was grateful for the opportunity to work in the shire.
“I am fortunate to have been able to work with Bernie O’Sullivan and other great CEOs, councillors both past and present, and the hardworking staff during my time at council,” she said.
“I am extremely proud of the work of the planning and environment directorate and the positive
impact it has on the shire.
“The Macedon Ranges is a unique and special place and has been a wonderful place to work. I’m very grateful for the experience and I will dearly miss it.”
Oliver Lees
