Council News

Fencing has now been erected around the Town Hall in Footscray ahead of the redevelopment of the heritage building and council offices, which is scheduled to begin this month. Works will include the refurbishment and conservation of the 80-year-old heritage listed Town Hall building (in line with Heritage Victoria requirements), along with the demolition of

The Australian Skate Park Leagues is coming to Mansfield’s Skate Park in Highett St from 11am on Sunday, January 15, for the rescheduled North East Skate Park Series. Entry is free and all abilities are welcome. The Mansfield round is part of an interconnected series of free skate park events across the region and will

Manningham Council has adopted its Climate Emergency Action Pla. This follows eight months of community consultation. As part of the plan, the Council says it will work with residents, businesses, and visitors to achieve net zero emissions for the organisation’s operations by 2028 and for the community by 2035. Community consultation on the Draft Plan

A tree plaque unveiling event was held last month to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and to honour her life’s achievements. The Federal Government provided a grant as part of a community-based tree planting program to commemorate the platinum jubilee (70 years of service). Stamford Park homestead gardens in Rowville was selected

A new regional playground at Mordialloc’s much-loved Peter Scullin Reserve is another step closer, with contractor Yellowstone Landscaping Pty Ltd appointed by Kingston Council to undertake the project. Peter Scullin Playground is one of three regional scale playgrounds in Kingston. The playground has been designed to offer an inclusive play experience for all, providing opportunities

New parking measures are being introduced at Altona Beach precinct by Hobsons Bay Council. The plan, approved at the December 13 meeting Council, introducees paid parking on the Esplanade in Altona. The move will see 195 spaces between Sarros St and Millers Rd become paid parking spots. This includes 129 angled parking spaces closest to

Melbourne Innovation Centre has launched a VCAT injunction just two days after Darebin Council passed a $20,000 grant for affected businesses at the Alphington site impacted by an asebestos scare. Darebin City Council has expressed its extreme disappointment at the decision by the Melbourne Innovation Centre to launch the injunction just two days after Council

The City of Casey is providing funding and support to seven projects led by innovative start-ups, businesses, and social enterprises to solve key environmental challenges, while also providing immediate benefits to the community. The City of Casey says it recognises the need for a circular economy to ensure sustainable growth and provide future opportunities in

Cardinia Shire Council has welcomes $90,000 in funding from the Victorian Government’s Our Suburbs: Living Local Fund. This funding which will support the playground upgrade works at Creekwood Park in Pakenham. Works will include installing new playground equipment, landscaping, drainage improvements and updating surrounding infrastructure including footpaths, seating, and bins. “We are excited by the

The Reserve Rd car park (accessed via Inglesby Rd), near Camberwell Primary School and Council buildings, has been closed and will no longer be available as a car park. The closure will impact teachers, Boroondata Council employees and visitors who currently use the car park. Car park users are asked to consider using nearby street