Have Your Say - Bayside City Council

Wishart Reserve dog park

A secure and more enriching exercise and training area for dogs and their walkers.

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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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Last updated: 23 Jun, 2023

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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Urban forest in Beaumaris

A local precinct plan to retain, protect and increase vegetation, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

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Last updated: 23 May, 2023

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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Last updated: 18 May, 2023

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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Last updated: 03 May, 2023

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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Last updated: 05 Apr, 2023

Arts and Culture in Bayside

Help shape the future planning for libraries, arts and culture

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Last updated: 01 Mar, 2023

Annual Budget 2022-23

How we’re investing in Bayside to deliver our community’s priorities now and into the future.

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Last updated: 23 Feb, 2023

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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Last updated: 23 Feb, 2023

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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Last updated: 13 Feb, 2023

Local Law review

A review of the law that protects Bayside’s public amenity, health and safety

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Last updated: 10 Feb, 2023

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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Last updated: 21 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 21 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 21 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 01 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 01 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 01 Dec, 2022

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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Last updated: 16 Nov, 2022

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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Last updated: 16 Nov, 2022

Council website upgrade

A fresh face for the Bayside City Council website.

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Last updated: 18 Oct, 2022

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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Last updated: 11 Oct, 2022

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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Last updated: 29 Sep, 2022

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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Last updated: 01 Sep, 2022

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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Last updated: 30 Aug, 2022

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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Last updated: 26 Jul, 2022

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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Last updated: 21 Jul, 2022

Beaumaris Reserve precinct

New facilities for the Beaumaris Soccer Club, Beaumaris Cricket Club and the Beaumaris Art Group

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Last updated: 20 Jul, 2022

Improving public parking for Church Street Brighton

Responding to car parking challenges in Brighton

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Last updated: 18 Jul, 2022

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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Last updated: 06 Jul, 2022

Southern Basketball Association Stadium Lease

A lease for the new basketball stadium in Tulip Street, Cheltenham

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Last updated: 04 Jul, 2022

Bayside Property Strategy

A strategic approach to the development and management of our property assets into the future

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Last updated: 01 Jul, 2022

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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Last updated: 29 Jun, 2022

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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Last updated: 27 Jun, 2022

Bike parking in shopping precincts

Calling for feedback on where we should put more bike parking.

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Last updated: 14 Jun, 2022

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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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022

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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Last updated: 01 Jun, 2022

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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Last updated: 24 May, 2022

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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Last updated: 23 May, 2022

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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Last updated: 12 May, 2022

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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Last updated: 11 May, 2022

Peterson Street Reserve Public Art Project

Public artwork to be installed on the south east side of Peterson Street Reserve.

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Last updated: 10 May, 2022

The future of outdoor dining in spacelets

What are your thoughts on spacelets in Bayside and the Beaumaris marquee?

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Last updated: 10 May, 2022

Black Rock Foreshore Public Toilet

As part of the Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan, a new public toilet facility is needed.

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Last updated: 04 May, 2022

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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Last updated: 03 May, 2022

Suburban Rail Loop: Advocacy Action Plan

We're advocating on behalf of the Bayside community to minimise impacts and maximise long term benefit from this new transport infrastructure.

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Last updated: 03 May, 2022

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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Last updated: 26 Apr, 2022

Annual Budget 2021-22

How we’re investing in Bayside and delivering our community’s priorities now and into the future.

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Last updated: 29 Mar, 2022

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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Last updated: 23 Mar, 2022

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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Last updated: 04 Mar, 2022

FG Tricks Reserve Playground

We are upgrading the playground at Tricks Reserve Black Rock

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Last updated: 28 Feb, 2022

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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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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Last updated: 21 Jan, 2022

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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Last updated: 29 Nov, 2021

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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Last updated: 04 Nov, 2021

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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Last updated: 13 Sep, 2021

Thomas Street all ages and abilities playground

Improving the playground for the next generation

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Last updated: 13 Sep, 2021

Council Plan

Planning Council’s priorities for the next four years

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Last updated: 02 Sep, 2021

Black Rock Foreshore Masterplan

A Masterplan for Black Rock Foreshore

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Last updated: 16 Jul, 2021

Donald MacDonald Reserve Pavilion

Building a new home for community sport

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Last updated: 25 Jun, 2021

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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Last updated: 22 Jun, 2021

Affordable housing strategy

Our strategy to help very low to moderate-income households continue to live and thrive in Bayside.

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Last updated: 17 Jun, 2021

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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Last updated: 04 Jun, 2021

Preserving Half Moon Bay and Red Bluff

A masterplan to protect and enhance Half Moon Bay and Red Bluff

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Last updated: 27 May, 2021

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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Last updated: 16 Apr, 2021

Governance Rules

Establishing Governance Rules is an opportunity to review how council meetings are conducted and how decisions are made.

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Last updated: 26 Mar, 2021

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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Last updated: 19 Feb, 2021

Improvements to Public Toilets

The Public Toilet Strategy outlines how to meet community and visitor needs in relation to location, safety and quality of public toilets.

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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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Last updated: 18 Dec, 2020

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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Last updated: 22 Sep, 2020

Stand For Council

Want to make a difference to Bayside?

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Last updated: 17 Sep, 2020

Pennydale Structure Plan (Cheltenham)

Council has developed a structure plan for Pennydale.

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Last updated: 31 Aug, 2020

Enhancing the Brighton foreshore (North Road Precinct)

Enhancing the foreshore in Brighton through the North Road Masterplan

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Last updated: 28 Aug, 2020

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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Last updated: 28 Aug, 2020

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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Last updated: 11 Jun, 2020

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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Last updated: 18 Nov, 2019

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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Last updated: 14 Oct, 2019

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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