Council News

Chief Executive Officers of Councils in Melbourne are being paid up to $460,000 annually, according to reports published last week.Phillip Storer (pictured), CEO of Boroondara Council, is said to be paid up to $390,000 annually.This is equal to a weekly pay packet of $7500.The City of Melbourne CEO pay level is said to be $460,000.In

VCAT Senior Member Margaret Baird has given permission for partial demolition, extension and addition to an existing dwelling at 83 Little Page St, Albert Park, in the City of Port Phillip.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Megan Carew has ordered that a development at 67-73 Surrey Rd, South Yarra, must first submit a revised waste and recycling management and collection plan to the satisfaction of Stonnington City Council..Garbage collections for townhouses 7-14 are to occur from the loading bay by a private contractor, not the

VCAT member Kerrie Birtwistle has ordered that an amended planning permit be issued to allow for demolition of buildings in an heritage overlay at 204-208 Wattletree Rd, Malvern. A multi-dwelling development will be allowed at the property, which is in the Stonnington City Council area. Applicant was David Joachim, respondents were Clea Syme and Julianne

Greater Dandenong City Council adopted its revised Council Plan 2021-25 , Annual Plan 2023-24, Budget 2023-24 and Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-33 at last week’s meeting.The City’s CEO, Jacqui Weatherill (pictured), said Council’s strategic plans ensure long-term financial sustainability.“Like many households and businesses, Council faces increased energy and construction costs. The key challenge over the next

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Tammy Radford and Deputy Mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik are inviting residents to get involved in creating a community artwork to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The artwork – named ‘Celebration of Hands’ – will be displayed at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham Library and Emerald Library.

A partnership between Kingston Council and the Hawthorn Football Club is set to deliver a huge boost for local community sport into the future.The 30-year funding and community access agreement governs the development and use of a new community oval and pavilion at the Hawks’ new Dingley Village headquarters on Tootal Rd, to provide shared

Yarra Ranges Shire Council warns visitors to the Warburton area that access to the Redwoods Forest via Cement Creek Rod Bridge is closed. Electronic road signs and safety barricades have been in place in the area and at the bridge for some time warning visitors of the closure, so the Council isdisappointed to hear reports

The Victorian Electoral Commission has confirmed that a countback for the councillor vacancy in Yarra’s Langridge Ward will take place on Wednesday, January 18. The countback will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams from 10am. The vacancy was created with the departure of former Cr Gabrielle de Vietri, following her election to the seat of

Construction is set to begin on a new community centre for Werribee West. Wyndham City has awarded the construction contract for the Black Forest Rd South Community Centre (interim name), with construction to commence in early 2023. The $13.7 million centre will feature three kindergarten rooms, a play space and associated amenities, three Maternal and