Welcome to Yarra City Council

If you've grabbed a coffee in Fitzroy, caught a gig in Collingwood, or watched a small shop in Richmond become a neighbourhood institution, you've felt Yarra's economy at work.  Council has just adopted a new Economic Development Strategy to keep that going, and to make sure it keeps up with a city that's changing fast. The new strategy replaces the one that's guided Council since 2020.

Yarra community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for the 2027 Yarra Community Grants Program, with medium and large grant applications now open.

A four-year plan to renew Victoria Street has been strengthened by the ideas and experiences of more than 580 residents, businesses and community partners. 

On Wednesday 12 August the Victorian Government tabled its final report for its Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments; which included all six recommendations Council made in its submission.

Yarra City Council proposes to discontinue the roads abutting 50 Little Gore Street, Fitzroy

Yarra City Council proposes to discontinue the roads abutting 155 - 161 Sackville Street, Collingwood

Yarra City Council will pause its search for a development partner for the proposed affordable housing project next to Collingwood Town Hall, following a market process that highlighted the funding challenges facing projects of this kind. 

Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit and incorporated community organisations, and other service providers delivering a community benefit to lease rooms within Richmond Library and help activate this important local community hub. Located at 415 Church Street, Richmond, the library is already home to a range of community organisations alongside its library services.

Alfredo juggles the chaos of pool deck and swim school with unwavering calm.