In 2020, the State Government announced that Victorian councils are required to provide a glass service by 2027 and a food and garden organics service by 2030.

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In the lead up to the Federal election, Yarra Council will be advocating to all local candidates and parties for strong action on matters that are important to our community. 

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Works are now complete on a new permeable pavement and media filter trial in Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill – the first of its kind in Yarra.

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We’re upgrading the facilities at Brunswick Street Oval in Fitzroy North, to meet the needs of local sporting clubs and the community and we want to hear your thoughts.

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Resolutions and other motions from this week's Council Meeting

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Yarra City Council has partnered with the Victorian Government on a new campaign to promote the beloved Nicholson Village, its businesses, and the wonderful people behind them.

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Yarra City Council continues to make strong progress in its implementation of its Climate Emergency Plan. We’re continuing to reduce carbon emissions and helping the community to transition to renewable energy sources.

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Yarra City Council has adopted a new program called Local Liveable Streets which aims to improve the municipality’s streetscapes.

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After a 3-year hiatus, Sound Waves returned to Fitzroy Swimming Pool in February 2022. As part of the Rediscover Yarra initiative, this edition of Sound Waves was eclectic, vibrant and unlike any Sound Waves before it, with over 3,000 punters enjoying live tunes around Fitzy’s poolside throughout February. 

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As restrictions continue to ease, it’s important we keep working to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19.

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We’re commencing an exciting new project through Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund to trial a new, permeable pavement in Clifton Hill. 

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Yarra City Council has appointed Ms Sue Wilkinson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term. 

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Yarra City Council is creating a new festival to celebrate the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and arts, in June 2022.

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At Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, Yarra Council endorsed a new, ten-year Transport Strategy which sets out the future for transport in the municipality and aims to establish Yarra as a leader in sustainable transport options and infrastructure.

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Yarra City Council has extended its temporary outdoor dining program for existing parklet operators until the end of June 2022 to allow more time for businesses to transition to the permanent program.

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Council endorsed the Yarra Transport Strategy for public exhibition and an updated version of the Place Making Framework was adopted.

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Yarra is urging all mountain bike riders to help preserve our natural bushland and biodiversity by keeping to our formal trails and refraining from building bike jumps.

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Yarra City Council will discuss a report outlining suggested changes to the Councillor Code of Conduct at its meeting on March 8.

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Yarra's analysis indicates the State Government's rates exemption, once fully implemented, will impact our budget by over $4 million per year.

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Council endorsed the Swan Street Streetscape Master Plan and Planning Scheme Amendment C280yara was adopted. 

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