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Cheltenham Recreation Reserve playground
An imaginative and nature-inspired new playground for children and families.
Open for consultation
Active
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Hampton – Our Place: Planning for People
Help shape the future of community infrastructure
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Playground upgrades
Over the next 10 years 61 playgrounds will be upgraded in line with the Playground Improvement Plan.
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Suburban Rail Loop: Precinct Structure Planning Process for Cheltenham
We're advocating on behalf of the Bayside community to minimise impacts and maximise long-term benefit from this city-shaping state-led transport infrastructure project.
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Sports Grants
Bayside City Council is applying for a series of sports grants through Sport and Recreation Victoria. This funding will be used to improve local recreation facilities.
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Highett Grassy Woodland masterplan
Creating a conservation reserve to protect endangered grassy woodland plains, and regenerate indigenous species and natural habitats.
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Electric vehicle chargers
Supporting the uptake of EVs with more charging stations in Bayside
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Activation of Council Land Policy
We’re seeking suggestions about new locations for mobile businesses in Bayside and the types of vendors you’d like to see operating at these sites.
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Moorabbin (Hampton East) Activity Centre Review
We are advocating for our community on the Victorian Government Activity Centre Program which seeks to review existing planning policy in the Moorabbin Activity Centre
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Future plans
What do you think Council should prioritise over the next four years?
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Brighton East community space
How would you use a multi-purpose community space in Brighton East?
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A plan for pets & public spaces
We’re reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan to ensure it's balanced and promotes the safety and welfare of our pets, people and environment.
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New open space for Hampton
We’re looking at creating a pocket park at the former Scout Hall site at 6a Willis Street.
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Revenue and Rating Plan
The four-year Revenue and Rating Plan outlines Council’s decision-making process on how revenue and rates are calculated and collected.
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Annual Budget 2025-26
How we’re investing in Bayside to deliver our community’s priorities now and into the future
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Victorian Government Activity Centres Program
We're advocating on the expansion of the Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program, which is reviewing existing planning controls around four local train stations.
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Community Engagement Policy review
Be part of the conversations that influence decisions and make Bayside a better place to live, work and play. Have your say on community engagement.
Previous projects
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Road Management Plan 2025
Keeping local roads, kerbs, roadside footpaths and bridges safe and in good condition.
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A plan for pets & public spaces 2022
We’re reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan to ensure it's balanced and promotes the safety and welfare of our pets, people and environment.
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Holloway Beach alcohol ban
A proposal to permanently ban alcohol comsumption at this beach.
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Coastal and Marine Management Plan
We’re reviewing the 2012 – 2032 Coastal and Marine Management Plan to guide the appropriate and effective management of Bayside’s marine and coastal areas.
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Annual Budget 2024-25
How we’re investing in Bayside to deliver our community’s priorities now and into the future
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Warm water pool at Brighton Golf Course
We're proposing to build a public warm water pool for exercise, treatment, swim lessons, which could be complemented by a private wellness centre.
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Join our community panel
Be one of 40 community members who'll make recommendations about Council's strategic plans for the next four years.
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Defining character in growth areas
We’re defining preferred future character objectives to better protect and respect character in areas that will experience moderate growth.
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Improving public toilets
Our Public Toilet Strategy outlines how we’re meeting community needs for safe, accessible and well maintained public toilets.
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Protecting post-war heritage in Bayside
We’re identifying and documenting residential places considered to be of mid-century modern heritage significance with the aim of ensuring their future protection.
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Yalukit Willam (formerly Elsternwick Park) Nature Reserve
Transforming the former golf course into an environmentally focused nature reserve through the development of a Master Plan
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Future use of Wangara Road site
Planning for a new community space.
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Dendy Street Beach pavilion and surrounds
Designs for the new pavilion and surrounding area have been refined based on community feedback.
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Election Period Policy 2024
We’re consulting with the community about proposed amendments to the Election Period Policy for the 2024 Council elections.
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Improving the Dendy Beach visitor experience
A plan to guide operations, support a sustainable and thriving precinct, protect heritage and the environment, and ease challenges from the area’s popularity.
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Supporting our local economy
Our new five-year Economic Development, Tourism & Placemaking Strategy aims to support sustainable growth and development of the local economy.
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Beaumaris Concourse placemaking project
We’re seeking feedback to understand community thoughts and ideas for the Beaumaris Concourse gateway sign and permanent structure design concepts.
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Cycle Sandringham
A safer bike route connecting Sandringham Train Station and Sandringham Family Leisure Centre.
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Council Plan Year 4 Action Plan
The Council Plan 2021 - 2025 sets our priorities for the next four years. The annual Action Plan details how these community goals and aspirations will be delivered.
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Bayside Netball Centre
Council is planning for a new home for netball.
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Balcombe Road proposed no stopping restrictions
We’re proposing to install no stopping signage on Balcombe Road between Reserve and Charman Roads during peak school commuting hours.
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Fair Access Policy
We’re developing a Fair Access Policy and associated Action Plan to support women and girls in sport
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7 Well Street pocket park
New public open space in Brighton for passive recreation and relaxation.
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Affordable housing strategy
Our strategy to help very low to moderate-income households continue to live and thrive in Bayside.
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Graffiti Management Policy review 2024
A joint approach with community to reduce the impact of graffiti and provide safe, clean and welcoming public spaces.
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Reimagining Billilla
Billilla will soon reopen open its historic doors to benefit the Bayside community. Help us bring new life to this landmark property with ideas for its future use
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Lights on for dogs
We’re turning sportsground lights on one evening a week at three popular dog off-leash sportsgrounds.
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Library of Things
Expanding our Library services to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and encourage resource-sharing within the community.
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Graffiti removal and street art project
We are removing and preventing graffiti with the installation of street art murals across to Bayside, thanks to funding from the Victorian Government
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Urban Forest Precinct Plans
Local precinct plans to retain, protect and increase vegetation, ecosystems, and biodiversity
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Urban forest in Beaumaris
A local precinct plan to retain, protect and increase vegetation, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
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Leases for Brighton Golf Course
Management and operation of the golf course, and proposed Warm Water Pool and Wellness Centre.
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Undergrounding powerlines
Putting powerlines underground can lead to more streets lined with dense tree canopies and help to prevent electricity outages during wild weather.
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Wilson Reserve Renewal and Brighton Recreation Centre Upgrade
Council is looking for feedback on a proposal for renewing Wilson Recreation Reserve.
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Preserving Half Moon Bay and Red Bluff
A masterplan to protect and enhance Half Moon Bay and Red Bluff
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Wishart Reserve dog park
A secure and more enriching exercise and training area for dogs and their walkers.
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Removing protected trees on your property
We’re improving how we protect large healthy trees on private property and how we support vulnerable residents to manage issues with large trees.
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Urban Forest Strategy: Planting and protecting trees in Bayside
We’re designing an Urban Forest Strategy to protect, manage and increase the tree canopy across Bayside.
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Road Management Plan (targeted review)
Reviewing our Road Management Plan to improve the way we maintain and repair our local roads, kerbs, footpaths and bridges.
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Community gardens
Our new policy for growing community gardens and fostering community connections.
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Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre lease
A proposal to reinvigorate and operate the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre through a 20-year lease and $4.6 million+ investment.
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A new era for the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre
We’re looking to modernise and improve the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre. Tell us how you use the Centre and what you want to see added to the service.
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Planning the future of parking in Bayside
Help shape our strategy for effective, sustainable, and inclusive parking services and infrastructure.
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New ideas for Sandringham Village
We're exploring pedestrianising a section of Melrose Street for public open space, and we’re introducing technology to make finding available parking spaces easier.
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Council Plan Year 3 Action Plan
The Council Plan 2021 - 2025 sets our priorities for the next four years. The annual Action Plan details how these community goals and aspirations will be delivered.
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Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
Our committee of people with lived experience of disability advises Council on how we can improve access and inclusion and make Bayside better for everyone.
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Proposed sale of land adjoining Raynes Park Road, Hampton
We’re proposing to sell a small piece of land behind 34 and 2/36 Raynes Park Road, adjoining Hampton Bowls Club.
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Arts and Culture in Bayside
Help shape the future planning for libraries, arts and culture
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Black Rock Life Saving Club lease
A proposed 21-year lease to Black Rock Life Saving Club for use of the life saving facility at Black Rock Beach.
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Lease and Licence Policy
How we make decisions about the leasing and licencing of Council owned or managed buildings and land.
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Local Law review
A review of the law that protects Bayside’s public amenity, health and safety
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Reconciliation Action Plan
The Reconciliation Action Plan focuses on actions which protect and promote Indigenous cultural heritage and the wellbeing of Indigenous people in Bayside.
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Discontinuance and Sale of Right of Ways, Roads and Reserves Policy
How we decide whether unused roads, right of ways and reserves should be retained and managed by Council or discontinued and/or sold.
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Dendy Street Beach Pavilion café lease
A proposed 15-year lease for the operation of a café within the new Pavilion.
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Brighton Life Saving Club lease
A proposed 21-year lease to Brighton Life Saving Club for use of the Dendy Beach Life Saving Pavilion.
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Dendy Park Tennis Centre
A Tennis Australia proposal to improve and manage the tennis facilities in Dendy Park through a 21-year lease and $2.5 million+ investment.
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Special Rate and Special Charge Scheme
A special charge scheme enables Council to recover the cost of infrastructure works from property owners who will gain a special benefit from the works.
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Governance Rules (targeted review)
Reviewing our Governance Rules is an opportunity to improve how Council meetings are conducted and decisions are made.
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Council website upgrade
A fresh face for the Bayside City Council website.
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Reusable nappies
Have a baby in nappies and want to be more sustainable? Help us develop a best-practice reusable nappy program.
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Little Brighton Reserve Community Garden
We want to know if you support a community garden and more indigenous planting at the proposed site, and what you think about the proposed designs.
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Highett Structure Plan Review
The Highett Structure Plan sets out the long-term strategic vision and action plan for the area.
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Black Rock Life Saving Club redevelopment
The proposed redevelopment will provide access for all ages and abilities, gender neutral changerooms, two accessible parking spaces, and a dedicated first aid room.
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Bayside Businesses - leading sustainability
Tell us how your business reduces its energy, water or waste costs, or share your goals to be more environmentally friendly in 2017!
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Supporting volunteering in the community
We want to create and support a vibrant and engaged volunteer community for all ages and abilities. What would encourage you to be and stay involved?
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Improving public parking for Church Street Brighton
Responding to car parking challenges in Brighton
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Bin collection changes
We're swapping the frequency of bin collections for food and green waste and general waste from July 2022. Help us understand how to support you when we make the switch.
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Southern Basketball Association Stadium Lease
A lease for the new basketball stadium in Tulip Street, Cheltenham
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Bayside Property Strategy
A strategic approach to the development and management of our property assets into the future
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A new approach to community engagement
Be part of the conversations that influence decisions and make Bayside a better place to live, work and play. Have your say on community engagement.
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Council Plan Annual Action Plan
The Council Plan 2021 - 2025 sets our priorities for the next four years. The annual Action Plan details how these community goals and aspirations will be delivered.
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Bike parking in shopping precincts
Calling for feedback on where we should put more bike parking.
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Let's Talk Bayside
What do you want to read about? Have your say on how we can improve the news magazine that Council sends to Bayside homes and businesses.
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Development Plan for former CSIRO site
A new residential precinct with open space and community facilities is proposed for the former CSIRO site at 37 Graham Road and 32 Middleton Street in Highett.
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Draft Parklet Policy and Guidelines
We have developed a draft policy to ensure there is a consistent, transparent, simple and equitable process for the application of parklet permits
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Balcombe Park land lease proposal
Council is seeking feedback on Council’s intention to renew the lease on a small piece of land in Balcombe Park, Beaumaris
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Sustainable Building and Infrastructure Policy
We're revising our Sustainable Building and Infrastructure Policy to drive improved sustainability outcomes in Council buildings and assets.
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Peterson Street Reserve Public Art Project
Public artwork to be installed on the south east side of Peterson Street Reserve.
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The future of outdoor dining in spacelets
What are your thoughts on spacelets in Bayside and the Beaumaris marquee?
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Black Rock Foreshore Public Toilet
As part of the Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan, a new public toilet facility is needed.
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Managing Bayside's assets for the future
Explore Bayside’s first draft Asset Plan and tell us about your priorities for Council’s approach to managing public assets to maximise their value to the community.
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Improving community facilities in Fern Street
Planning for the future children's centre and improvements to FG Tricks Reserve playground in Black Rock.
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Victorian public library survey
Take part in the survey from Public Libraries Victoria and help to shape the future of Bayside library services and programs.
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Footpath Trading Policy
Footpath trading supports our community to connect, shop and dine outside. Have your say on proposed changes to our Footpath Trading Policy.
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FG Tricks Reserve Playground
We are upgrading the playground at Tricks Reserve Black Rock
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Procurement Policy
Have your say on Council’s Procurement Policy
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Black Rock Village upgrade
Council is upgrading the Black Rock Village streetscape
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Making the Bay Trail Safer
Council is undertaking a number of projects to improve the safety of the Bay Trail for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Bayside 2050
Love where you live.
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Health and wellbeing in Bayside
Bayside's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021 - 2025
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Sandringham Village Streetscape Masterplan
We want to hear what you think of the plans for Sandringham Village
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Enhancing Brighton East Village
Bayside City Council is upgrading the look and feel of Brighton East Village.
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How can we keep you in the loop with Council news?
Have your say on how you wish to hear about Council services, decisions and local issues that affect you
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Complaints Handling Policy
We want making a complaint to be a better experience from first contact to a timely and fair resolution.
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Proposed sale of land at 126 Carpenter Street, Brighton
We’re seeking feedback on our proposal to sell a small piece of land in Brighton that is currently used as a driveway by an adjacent business
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Thomas Street all ages and abilities playground
Improving the playground for the next generation
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Council Plan
Planning Council’s priorities for the next four years
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Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan
A Masterplan for Black Rock Foreshore
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Donald MacDonald Reserve Pavilion
Building a new home for community sport
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Road Management Plan review
Council prepares a Road Management Plan for making sure our local roads, kerbs, footpaths, and bridges are safe and in good condition.
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Governance Rules review
Reviewing our Governance Rules is an opportunity to improve how Council meetings are conducted and decisions are made.
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Public art in Elsternwick Park South
We will be commissioning a public artwork that will enhance and contribute to the evolving sense of place and identity of Elsternwick Park South.
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Governance Rules
Establishing Governance Rules is an opportunity to review how council meetings are conducted and how decisions are made.
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Housing Strategy Review
Council has reviewed the Bayside Housing Strategy to ensure the type and location of housing meets the needs of the Bayside community.
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Investing in open space
Consultation has concluded.
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Biodiversity Action Plan
Bayside City Council is committed to maintaining natural biodiversity assets and increasing conservation effort within its unique natural areas.
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Pets and Animals in Bayside
Your feedback will be used to inform the development of Bayside's Domestic Animal Management Plan.
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Sandringham Beach and Gardens Masterplan
On 27 April 2017, Council endorsed the Sandringham Beach and Gardens Masterplan.
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Brighton Beach to Ferdinando Gardens Masterplan
A masterplan to protect and enhance the Brighton Beach and Hampton foreshore.
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Playground Upgrades 2016/17
Construction projects for 2017
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Becoming a carbon neutral Council
Council is developing a Carbon Neutrality Action Plan.
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North Road Foreshore Playground Brighton
We will be asking for more feedback later in the year when the playground options have been drafted.
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Climate Emergency Action Plan
Planning actions Council will take to respond to the Climate Emergency and how we will support our local community to take action to reduce our impact on the environment.
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Ricketts Point Teahouse Dinner Service
Refurbishment of the Teahouse interior and extension of opening hours and liquor licence to allow for a dinner service.
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Elsternwick Park - Improvements to Ovals 3 & 4
The reactivation of Ovals 3 & 4 at Elsternwick Park is being considered, subject to consultation, for winter sports use to meet the growing demand for sporting ovals.
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Stand For Council
Want to make a difference to Bayside?
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Pennydale Structure Plan (Cheltenham)
Council has developed a structure plan for Pennydale.
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Enhancing the Brighton foreshore (North Road Precinct)
Enhancing the foreshore in Brighton through the North Road Masterplan
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Smoking ban on Bayside's beaches
The proposed introduction of a smoking ban on the sands of all Bayside's beaches, including Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and the Brighton Dunes.
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Managing Council's Resources
Proposed Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020 review); proposed Annual Budget 2020/21; proposed Strategic Resource Plan 2020/21 to 2023/24.
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Beaumaris Concourse streetscape upgrade
Construction works at Beaumaris Concourse
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Bicycle Action Plan
A plan to improve on and off road bicycle infrastructure and to encourage people to cycle more
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Road Safety Strategy
A plan of road safety activities to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our road and path network.
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Footpath Treatments Within the Road Reserve
Council policy about improving footpaths across the municipality
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Water for Bayside
A plan to best manage our water, improve the health of our waterways and to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.
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Libraries Change Lives
Celebrate the integral role public libraries play in building communities. Share your story of how libraries have enriched your life, in a little way or in a big way.
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Integrated Transport Strategy
Council has developed an Integrated Transport Strategy.
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Finding the right path
Consultation has now closed we will advise when this policy is being taken to Council.
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Koolkuna Lane Alignment and Configuration Options
Community feedback for the development of the Hampton Willis Street Precinct Urban Design Framework identified the need to reconfigure Koolkuna Lane.
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Little Brighton Reserve Shared Pathway
This consultation has concluded.
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Managing Car Parking Demand
Managing demand for on street parking close to shopping centres, commercial centres, schools and train stations
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Paid Parking
Extending paid parking for visitors along Beach Road.
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Walking in Bayside
Council is seeking to encourage more walking as an alternative to short private vehicle trips in Bayside.
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Travelling by car around Bayside
Your feedback will help to shape Council's Integrated Transport Strategy and plan for a more sustainable transport future.
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Managing Council's Street and Park Trees
Bayside City Council is known for its picturesque setting, parks and tree lined streets.
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William Street Reserve upgrade
A plan to upgrade William Street Reserve
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Managing Bayside’s resources
Proposed Council Plan 2017-21 (2019 Review) / Strategic Resource Plan 2019-20 to 2022-23 and Proposed Annual Budget 2019-20
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Your Local Shops
Our small shopping strips provide daily conveniences, local employment and services.
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Tourism Strategy
Bayside Tourism Strategy
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Review of Local Art Prize Criteria
Council is reviewing the criteria for the Local Art Prize.
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Our Environment: Setting the future direction
We have developed a framework that will set the direction and provide guidance for environmental planning and decision-making.
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National Heritage List Nomination for Beaumaris Bay
The Beaumaris Bay Consortium have submitted an application to obtain a National Heritage List Nomination for Beaumaris Bay from the National Heritage Department.
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Landscape Guidelines
The Draft Landscape Guidelines provides advice to residents and developers looking to remove or replace vegetation.
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Investing in our road network
Roads are vital to the mobility of the community allowing for the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Maintaining community infrastructure and facilities
Asset management plan for Council buildings
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Improving the environmental performance of Council's infrastructure
Your feedback helped to shape the updated Sustainable Infrastructure Policy (2017) that was presented and adopted by Council at the September Ordinary Meeting of Council.
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Electoral Structure Review
The Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing the structure of wards and number of councillors in Bayside to ensure fair and equitable representation for all voters.
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Managing waste and recycling into the future
Council has developed a new strategy to reduce the volume of household waste sent to landfill.
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Creating a plan for early years infrastructure
An Early Years Infrastructure Plan that is based on current and future community need
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Bayside Community Plan 2025
We spoke to over 1200 people about how to make Bayside a better place - by the year 2025
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Sandringham Golf Links Project
Course improvements for Sandringham
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Meet the candidates forum for Goldstein
Community forum in the lead up to the 2019 Federal Election
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Planning for the future of athletics and netball in Bayside
Consultation has concluded
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Lease and Licence Policy 2018
Council has revised its Lease and Licence Policy 2008.
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Sandringham Foreshore Masterplan
Bayside City Council is developing a Master Plan for Sandringham Foreshore.
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Marine Education and Science Centre at Ricketts Point
A Marine Education Science and Community Centre at Ricketts Point
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Retail, Commercial and Employment Strategy
The future of commercial and retail development in Bayside
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Courthouse Cafe
Would you like to see a cafe in the old Brighton Courthouse?
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Middle Brighton Baths
Thanks to everyone who gave us their ideas about how we can make the site safer.
