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Have your say on our draft Budget for 2024/25
12 April 2024
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Council is inviting feedback on the draft Budget for 2024/25 from the community and key stakeholders on the draft before the final document is presented to Council for adoption later this year.
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Tell us what you think about our draft Climate Emergency Plan
10 April 2024
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- Sustainability
Share your thoughts on our new and ambitious Climate Emergency Plan and be part of the climate solutions we develop, every step of the way.
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Yarra City Council's continued advocacy for more open space is one step closer to being achieved
10 April 2024
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After Council’s sustained advocacy efforts, the Independent Victorian Government Planning Panel has supported a change to the public open space contribution rate.
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Council ceases maintenance on State Government assets in a better deal for Yarra ratepayers
10 April 2024
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At the 9 April Council Meeting, Council resolved to address cost-shifting from the State Government to provide better outcomes for the Yarra community.
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Yarra City Council adopts planning and review principles to support future service delivery
10 April 2024
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At the Council Meeting last night, Council adopted a set of principles to guide service planning and review putting community at the heart of decision making.
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Resolutions and other motions from the Council Meeting on 9 April 2024
10 April 2024
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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council endorsed the draft 2024/25 Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan for public exhibition and community feedback, and more.
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Yarra City Council's new Street Garden Guidelines set to beautify Yarra's streetscapes
09 April 2024
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At the 9 April 2024 Council Meeting, Council endorsed Yarra’s Street Garden Guidelines after they went out to community consultation in November to December last year.
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Council Meeting preview for Tuesday 9 April 2024
04 April 2024
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Key items on the agenda for Yarra's next Council Meeting, coming up on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at Richmond Town Hall.
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Food and garden organic (FOGO) bins will soon be distributed across Yarra
26 March 2024
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Bins for Yarra’s new FOGO collection service will soon start being delivered to everyone that receives a waste collection service from Council.
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Celebrating Yarra's 2023 Annual Grants recipients
21 March 2024
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Yesterday, Mayor Edward Crossland, Yarra Councillors and staff joined our 2023 Annual Grants recipients for a morning tea to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable work they do in the community.
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That’s a wrap! Deliberative engagement in action
21 March 2024
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After an electric month of workshops, our final deliberative engagement session wrapped up last month, leaving us with a robust set of draft principles to underpin future service planning and review.
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Yarra City Council endorses our first Transport Action Plan
19 March 2024
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- Community
- Environment
Yarra’s Transport Action Plan promotes sustainable transport and a safer, more accessible city for everyone.
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Come and chat with us about Yarra's upcoming food and garden organics (FOGO) collection service
18 March 2024
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Residents interested in learning more about Yarra’s food and garden organic (FOGO) service rollout are invited to attend one of our in-person events.
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Yarra City Council decides to investigate the dangers of oversized vehicles
14 March 2024
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At Tuesday night's Council Meeting, Yarra City Council unanimously asked that a report be prepared investigating the dangers of heavy utility vehicles on Yarra streets.
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Increased inclusivity for Yambla Pavilion
14 March 2024
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Last month, we installed three temporary, gender-neutral changerooms in readiness for the upcoming soccer season and other sporting activities.
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Resolutions and other motions from the Council Meeting on 12 March 2024
13 March 2024
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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Transport Action Plan 2022-2033, approved the final landscape concept plan for the Smith Reserve upgrade in Fitzroy, and more.
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Council responds to Federal aged care reforms with changes to home care services
12 March 2024
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- Community
- Family and Children
Yarra City Council has joined other Councils across the country in responding to the Federal Government’s aged care reforms that aim to improve support for older Australians.
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International Womens Day 2024: Inspiring inclusion in Yarra
07 March 2024
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This year, Yarra City Council is celebrating women’s achievements and providing opportunities for the local community to come together and drive change on International Women's Day.
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Considering the impact of national aged care reforms on home care
06 March 2024
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Council is considering how its home care services may need to respond to the Federal Government’s national aged care reforms at the 12 March Council Meeting.
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Exploring play space options for Cambridge Street Reserve
27 February 2024
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- About us
In response to recent feedback from the community, Council resolved to explore options for additional play opportunities for children at Cambridge Street Reserve.
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