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  • Image of person walking in local bushland setting with sun beaming through treats

    Yarra adopts new four-year plan

    Yarra adopts new four-year plan Yarra Council’s new Council Plan 2021-25 was adopted last Tuesday, which will guide all its work for the next four years. It’s the first Council Plan developed under the Local Government Act 2020, and addresses the Yarra 2036 Community Vision. The Council Plan was informed by the extensive engagement process to develop the Community Vision. This engagement began in November 2020, where we heard from over 1,300 community members, including a 55-person deliberative community panel. It ended in September 2021 when the community was invited to provide feedback on a draft Council Plan. Yarra Mayor Cr Gabrielle de Vietri said she was proud to lead a plan that would build a climate-safe, equitable and liveable Yarra for everyone. “This plan outlines an exciting future for Yarra. We look forward to working with our community to ensure that our city continues to be a wonderful place to live, work, play and visit,” said Cr de Vietri. The Council Plan 2021-25 includes six Strategic Objectives that describe Council’s Strategic Direction for the next four years. They are: • Climate and environment • Social equity and health • Local economy • Place and nature • Transport and movement • Democracy and governance The Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP) is also incorporated in the Council Plan. “I thank everyone who has contributed to the development of this important plan. Your insights, feedback and ideas have influenced and shaped our priorities for the future,” Cr de Vietri said. Next steps The Council Plan is delivered through our Annual Plan and Budget, which reflects Council’s decisions on the specific initiatives to be funded each year. Some, but not all, initiatives from the Council Plan will feature in the Annual Plan. We report progress on the Council Plan through quarterly reports and the Annual Report. This reporting ensures actions and projects are delivered on time and within budget, with any variations explained to maintain transparency.
  • Artist's impression of Gleadell Street

    Help us shape Gleadell Street

    We're looking at ways to make this pocket of Richmond greener, safer and more vibrant for our community. This popular and busy part of the Richmond Town Hall precinct is home to a community of businesses, sporting clubs and schools. How we might improve Gleadell Street There are opportunities to improve and transform this special place by: increasing greenery and shade by planting more trees creating safer areas for pedestrians and bike riders providing high quality spaces making it a place where the Gleadell Street Market can thrive into the future. Some food for thought To get the conversation started, we've developed two ideas for your feedback: View Idea A View Idea B You can also see how the street might look on market day. Have your say Online survey Share your thoughts with us by taking the short survey below. Online information session Join our online session on Monday 11 October 2021 from 7pm to 8pm. Hear about the ideas and ask us your questions. Register for the Zoom meeting. In-person sessions We’ve committed to speaking with you in-person when COVID-19 restrictions allow. Keep an eye out for the bright Chatterbox van and come and say hi! Saturday 30 October 2021 Gleadell Street Market, Richmond Sunday 31 October 2021, 11am to 2pm Citizens Park, Richmond Thursday 11 November 2021, 3pm to 6pm Along Gleadell Street These dates are subject to COVID-19 restrictions at the time. Please wear a mask, keep 1.5 metres from others at all times, and stay home if you're sick. We're flexible We know that flexibility is important to you during COVID-19. You can also share your feedback with us via email at [email protected], or call us on 9205 5555 if you'd like to speak to someone.
  • A wire-haired dachshund dog basks in the sun while sitting in a camp chair in the outdoors. It is wearing sunglasses and a Hawaiian lei.

    Summer safety tips for pets

    The festive season will soon be upon us, with summer, school breaks, and Santa's arrival in sight. But it’s also a time to take extra care of our furry family members.