Yarra City Mayor Cr Amanda Stone has urged the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroner’s recommendation for a trial of a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond.

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Yarra City Council has welcomed the Minister for Planning’s decision to introduce new development protections for the Yarra River, announced today.

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Yarra City Council intends to set the Councillor and Mayoral allowances at the maximum level for a Category 2 Council, as determined by the Minister for Local Government.

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Yarra Council Mayor Amanda Stone today acknowledged the State Government’s announcement of CCTV on the corner of Lennox and Victoria Streets, Richmond, which is something that local traders have been requesting for a long time.

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With demand for parking in Yarra far outstripping supply, we are exploring new ways to free-up spaces for residents and customers, and to make paid-parking fairer and easier for everyone.

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The Minister for Planning has agreed to a request from Yarra Council to determine a planning application (PLN15/1032) for the Collingwood Arts Precinct (CAP) site at 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood. 

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At its 22 November 2016 meeting, Council unanimously supported a series of motions to address the challenges brought by rapid and large scale development in the City, including strongly advocating to the state government on behalf of the Yarra community.

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Works to and around the bridge are proposed by Salta as part of its redevelopment of 607-627 Victoria Street, Abbotsford.

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Yarra City Council will investigate a range of measures to reduce family violence and support the needs of victims, following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

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Council will request that the State Government convene a working group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer Street Bridge.

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Council will request that the State Government convene a working group to provide further input into the design of the Walmer Street Bridge.

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Yarra City Council has elected long time Langridge Ward Councillor and community advocate Amanda Stone as its new Mayor for 2016/17.

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Richmond’s Victoria Street will be the focus of an in-depth community discussion. Yarra City Council will work with local residents, traders and other key stakeholders on creating a shared vision for the popular shopping and dining precinct.

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Yarra City Council is preparing to install 4,000 underground parking sensors in the Richmond sporting precinct and Cremorne, as well as other highly contested parking areas of Yarra.

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The soon-to-be completed library and community hub in North Fitzroy has been officially named ‘Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library’.

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Yarra City Council Mayor, Cr Roberto Colanzi today applauded the State Government’s announcement that $11 million will be invested in the creation of a visionary contemporary arts precinct in Collingwood.

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Keep Victoria Beautiful has recognised the City of Yarra as the Sustainable City of the Year (2016) at a ceremony on Friday 15 July 2016 at the State Library of Victoria.

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Yarra Councillors have called for a report from Council officers outlining a process to engage with the local community on strategies for improving public safety and amenity in the Victoria Street precinct, including minimising harm to people affected by alcohol and illicit drug use.

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Yarra Council voted last night (17 May) to endorse a public health approach to manage the long-term illicit drug issues in and around Victoria Street, Richmond and Abbotsford.

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Yarra City Council has taken the next step in its sustainability journey by joining three councils and other organisations in launching a tender for the potential bulk purchase of renewable energy.

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