Local planning policies in a planning scheme provide general guidance and strategies for how land can be used in Yarra and where levels of change and development could occur.

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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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Last month, we installed three, temporary and accessible gender-neutral changerooms in readiness for the upcoming soccer season and other sporting activities.

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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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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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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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Yarra City Council is expanding the 30km/h speed limit area in Fitzroy and Collingwood, following approval of a new trial, to improve road safety in the municipality.

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Nominations are now open for Yarra City Council’s annual Community Awards – recognising the everyday heroes making a difference in Yarra.

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community, providing essential support and enriching the lives of those around them. As we prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week (May 20th-26th), we're shining a spotlight on the remarkable volunteers of Yarra and their invaluable contributions.

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Now is your chance to let us know if you have anything further to add to the revised draft Graffiti Management Framework before it is considered for adoption by Council.

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At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 14 May, Council resolved to install additional play equipment at Cambridge Street Reserve following community consultation in February 2024.

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Yarra City Council welcomed the appointment of Built Environs as head contractor for Fitzroy Gasworks site in Yarra.

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Changes to access at the Walmer Street Bridge in Abbotsford will be occurring from mid-August 2022. 

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In October 2021, Yarra City Council announced it would create one of the first permanent parklet programs and supporting policy in Victoria.

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Yarra Council welcomes the recent announcement from Planning Minister Richard Wynne that Ryan’s Reserve in Richmond has been returned to the community.

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Yarra Council will strengthen its advocacy to government and develop an action plan to address public health and safety issues in Victoria Street in Richmond/Abbotsford.

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A recent article in the Leader newspaper included some misleading information about Yarra Council’s support for the Access All Abilities program at the Alphington Bowls Club.

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We're looking for young people in Yarra who are passionate about youth issues and social justice to join our 2022/23 Yarra Youth Advocacy group.

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Today is Wear It Purple Day, an opportunity to reflect and affirm the importance of safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.

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Yarra is committed to creating a community where people feel safe and respected and where diversity is celebrated.

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