Meeting Date: 27 June 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 4:20 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 5:00 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of Hunter Valley Bus Crash |
| 6:50 | 5.2 King's Birthday 2023 honours list |
| 8:15 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 21:00 | 10.1 Integrated Water Management and Flood Mapping Update (Page 3) |
| 24:40 | 10.2 Draft Affordable Housing Policy (Page 31) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 33:15 | 11.1 2023 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 57) |
| 37:45 | 11.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 Progress Report (Page 75) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 41:10 | 14.1 2023 General Valuation Return |
| 50:30 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2023-24 |
| 51:30 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 (Page 95) |
| 01:08:30 | 14.4 2023/24 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
| 01:54:40 | 14.5 Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member Reappointment (Page 247) |
| 01:55:10 | 14.6 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 249) |
| 01:55:45 | 14.7 Informal Meetings of Councillors (page 254) |
| 01:56:20 | 14.8 Documents for Sealing (Page 266) |
| 01:56:45 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 01:56:50 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 02:14:05 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 28 February 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:55 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
| 04:55 | 5.1 Australia Day Honours 2023 |
| 06:02 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 06:10 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 40:50 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
| 40:55 | 11.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 Adoption (Page 3) |
| 44:15 | 11.2 Pricing Policy for Use of Council Active Open Space (Page 26) |
| 50:00 | 11.3 Wonga Park Reserve Master Plan for Endorsement (Page 54) |
| 55:50 | 11.4 Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (Page 230) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:02:05 | 12.1 Mid-Year Capital Works Update (Page 255) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 01:07:40 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (October - December), 2022/23 (Page 255) |
| 01:21:20 | 13.2 National General Assembly 2023 Motions - Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) Infrastructure (Page 276) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:32:50 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 279) |
| 01:33:20 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 282) |
| 01:38:00 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
| 15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 01:33:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.1/2023) |
| 01:39:15 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 01:39:30 | 17. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 01:46:15 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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- Item 18.1 Aged Care Reform - In Principle Decision - 28 February 2023pdf169.04 KBUPDATED: 7 March 2023download
- Item 18.2 Community Transport Future Directions - 28 February 2023pdf105.75 KBUPDATED: 7 March 2023download
- Item 18.3 Facility Management and Leisure Services Tender - 28 February 2023pdf177.73 KBUPDATED: 6 March 2023download
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Meeting Date: 30 May 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time Stamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 4.25 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
| 4:33 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 4:38 | 6.1 Parking restrictions in Rose Street Doncaster |
| 5:28 | 6.2 Footpath construction in Carlton Court, Templestowe |
| 6:07 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 13:07 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 13:17 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 13:20 | 9.1 Planning application PLA22/0031 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL 14/024793 at 1026-1030 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East |
| 22:58 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
| 23:05 | 10.1 Shopping Centre Upgrade Plan |
| 33:35 | 10.2 Community Local Law 2023 |
| 47:23 | 10.3 New Committees - Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) and Historical Societies Working Group (HSWG) - Endorse Terms of Reference |
| 52:11 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
| 52:17 | 12. CITY SERVICES |
| 52.20 | 12.1 March 2023 Capital Works Status Report |
| 57:10 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
| 57:15 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (January-March), 202/23 |
| 1:01:35 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| 1:01:40 | 14.1 Proposed 10 year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 |
| 1:07:46 | 14.2 Proposed 2023/24 Budget |
| 1:22:50 | 14.3 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
| 1:23:25 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 1:23:50 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
| 1:23:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Tomas Lightbody (NOM No. 2/2023) |
| 1:25:46 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 1:23:53 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 1:39:55 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:35 | 5.1 Motion of Condolence: Passing of William Darmondy |
| 9:30 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Henry Metcher |
| 12:45 | 5.3 2025 Federal Elections |
| 13:55 | 5.4 Acknowledgement of Cr Chen - Recipient of ECLC Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 |
| 15:00 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 15:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 34:35 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 34:45 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 35:10 | 10.1 Spark worker parking impacts to wider community |
| 53:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, 2005 - Expiry of the Plan |
| 55:00 | 10.3 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 3 (January to March 2025) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 56:40 | 11.1 Manningham Youth and Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee Membership Nominations |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:02:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan Review and Adoption |
| 1:04:30 | 12.2 Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2034 |
| 1:12:30 | 12.3 March Capital Works Status Report |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 1:20:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quartlery Report |
| 1:25:30 | 13.2 Revised Instrument of Delegation from Council to the Chief Executive Officer |
| 1:26:50 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 1:27:30 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 1:28:00 | 14.1 Draft Council Plan, Draft 2025/26 Budget, Draft 10 Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 and the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan |
| 1:37:40 | 14.2 Investment Policy 2025 |
| 1:41:40 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 1:41:45 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 1:56:30 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 25 June 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:58 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:10 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:45 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 5:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 11:40 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 13:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 3) | |
| 14:06 | 11.1 2024 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 3) |
| 23:10 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS (Page 232) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 10) | |
| 34:30 | 12.1 Public Electric Vehicle Charging - Expression of Interest Outcomes (Page 10) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 20) | |
| 43:30 | 13.1 Community Panel Remit Endorsement (Page 20) |
| 55:25 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions (Page 28) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 31) | |
| 1:00:40 | 14.1 2024 General Valuation Return (Page 31) |
| 1:07:20 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2024-35 (Page 36) |
| 1:08:00 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 41) |
| 1:15:10 | 14.4 2024/25 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges (Page 84) |
| 1:26:50 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 84) |
| 1:28:00 | 14.6 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 218) |
| 1:28:35 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 231) |
| 1:29:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 232) |
| 1:43:40 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 232) |
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Meeting Date: 26 July 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 00:04:00 | 5.1 Parks and Leisure Region Award of Excellence |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 00:06:00 | 10.1 Liveable City Strategy 2040 - Final Endorsement |
| 00:48:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Park & ride - Transit Orient Development |
| 01:00:00 | 10.3 Integrated Water Management Strategy - Implementation Plan |
| 01:13:00 | 10.4 Amendment C137mann adoption - Amendment to Special Building Overlay - Schedule 1 (SB01) in and around Hillcroft Drive, templestowe |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFIVER | |
| 01:18:00 | 13.1 Audit and Risk Committee - New Independent Member 2022 |
| 01:20:00 | 13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
| 01:22:00 | 13.3 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 01:23:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 3/2022) |
| 01:28:00 | COUNCILLORS' QUESTION TIME |
| 01:28:00 | CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 27 September 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 02:00 | Motion of Condolence - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
| 10. CITY PLANNING & COMMUNITY | |
| 10:00 | 10.1 Draft Community Local Law 2022. |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 18:00 | 11.1 Maintenance Responsibilities along Arterial Roads (Page 191) |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 26:00 | 13.1 Draft Freedom of the City Policy |
| 31:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 205) |
| 32:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 210) |
| 32:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 33:00 | 14.1 Notion of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.5/2022) (Page 224) |
| 40:00 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 40:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 225) |
| 52:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
… Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 140) 01:54:30 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 152) 01:55:00 17. COUNCILLOR …
Meeting Date: 27 February 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Limited seating is available in the chamber and a limited number of seating will be available in the foyer.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5:15 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 6:00 | 5.1 Passing of Mr Ivan Edgar Peter-Budge |
| 8:44 | 5.2. Australia Day Honours 2024 |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 09:54 | 6.1 Petition - Requesting Council to develop an LGBTQIA+ Action Plan |
| 10:45 | 6.2 Petition - Calling for Solidarity with Palestine |
| 11:30 | 6.3 Online Petition - Calling for Solidarity with Palestine |
| 12:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Tomas Lightbody (NOM No. 1/2024 (Page 154) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 01:15:10 | 11.1 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2024 - 2025 (Page 3) |
| 01:20:00 | 11.2 Manningham Draft Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 25) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:29:30 | 12.1 Quarterly Capital Works Status Report - Quarter 1 (Page 51) |
| 01:39:00 | 12.2 Cyclic Block Pruning and Tree Maintenance Contract Award (Page 95) |
| 13 EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 01:41:15 | 13.1 2024/25 Deliberative Panel (Page 99) |
| 01:47:20 | 13.2 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (Oct-Dec), 2023/24 (Page 106) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 134) | |
| 01:53:00 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 134) |
| 01:54:00 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 140) |
| 01:54:30 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 152) |
| 01:55:00 | 17. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 156) |
| 02:02:00 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
| 18.1 Future Directions Regional Assessment Service (Page 156) |
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Meeting Date: 25 February 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 04:40 | 5.1 Receipt of Community Panel Recommendations |
| 14:20 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of The Hon. Kevin Andrews MP AM |
| 21:30 | 5.3 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Eric Collyer |
| 27:20 | 5.4 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Helen Rennie |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 30:50 | 6.1 Petition - Residents proposing to establish Ilma Court and Robb Close as a Residents only parking area |
| 32.05 | 6.2 Petition - Parking issue related to North East Link Parking and Rocklea Road and Golden Way area, surrounding Streets and Courts |
| 33:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 56:30 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 56:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 56:50 | 10.1 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 2 (October to December 2024) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 1:02:20 | 11.1 Review of Advisory Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:07:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan (RMP) Review |
| 1:11:00 | 12.2 Electric Line Clearance Tender Report |
| 1:19:40 | 12.3 2024/25 Capital Works Program Q2 Status Report |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 1:23:15 | 13.1 Federal Advocacy Priorities |
| 1:33:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions |
| 1:42:45 | 13.3 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (Oct-Dec), 2024/25 |
| 1:48:40 | 13.4 Reschedule June Council Meeting |
| 1:50:00 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
| 1:50:25 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 1:52:00 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
| 1:52:20 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| 1:52:30 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 1:52:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 2:10:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 28 May 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:31 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:56 | 5.1 Cricket Victoria Awards - Warrandyte Cricket Club |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 06:52 | 6.1 Petition - Request for traffic to be slowed on Pinehill Drive |
| 08:10 | 6.2 Petition - Request for Installation of Public Toilets at Morris Williams Reserve |
| 10:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11:02 | 10.1 Birrarung Valley Walk - Memorandum of Understanding (Page 3) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
| 14:33 | 11.1 Manningham Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 9) |
| 21:00 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 33) |
| 47.32 | 11.3 2024 Manningham Community Fund Grant Program Recommendations (Page 147) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 151) | |
| 51:40 | 12.1 The Pines Update (Page 151) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 154) | |
| 55.33 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar), 2023/24 (Page 154) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 180 | |
| 01:03:55 | 14.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 180) |
| 01:28:08 | 14.2 Proposed 2024/25 Budget (Page 221) |
| 01:38:50 | 14.3 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 332) |
| 01:49:48 | 14.4 Audit and Risk Committee - Appointment of New Independent Member and Change in Councillor Representation (Page 410) |
| 01:53:30 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 413) |
| 01:54:15 | 14.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 418) |
| 01:54:50 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 433) |
| 01:55:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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Meeting Date: 28 October 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 6:50 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
| 6:55 | 5.1 Acknowledgement - Vincent Ciardulli, outgoing Unit Controller of the Manningham VICSES Unit |
| 10:15 | 5.2 Premier Award 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Award |
| 12:00 | 5.3 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards - Promotion of Multiculturalis Award |
| 13:10 | 5.4 Finalists for the inaugural MAVlab Innovation Awards |
| 14:20 | 5.5 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Mr Egon Cyganek |
| 17:55 | 5.6 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Dr Jim Poulter |
| 24:20 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 24:45 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
44:20 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
44:25 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 21:10 | 10.1 Manningham Recreational Bike Facilities Plan |
| 58:30 | 10.2 Draft Integrated Water Management Strategy for Community Consultation |
| 1:08:15 | 10.3 Submission - Revised Clause 57 Mid-rise Residential Standards |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 1:31:40 | 11.1 Creative Communities Framework |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:41:50 | 12.1 Open Space and Landscape Construction Services Panel Contract Award |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 1:44:00 | 13.1 Review of Flying Flags in the Civic Precinct Policy |
| 1: 44: 40 | 13.2 Our Advocacy Priorities |
| 1:52:50 | 13.3 Annual Report 2024-25 |
| 2:01:40 | 13.4 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
| 2:07:10 | 13.5 Council Meeting Schedule for 2026 |
| 2:07:40 | 13.4 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 2:09:10 | 13.5 Documents for Sealing |
| 2:09:50 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
| 15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 2:10:00 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante (NOM 1/2025) |
| 2:17:00 | 15.2 Notice of Motion by Cr Anna Chen (NOM No. 2/2025) |
| 2:27:15 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 2:27:20 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 24 May 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
|
00:04:00 |
Public question time |
| 00:15:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 00:15:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 00:16:00 | 10.1 Domestic Animal Management Plan |
| 00:58:15 | 10.2 Neighbourhood House Review |
| 01:13:00 | New Council Advisory Committees - Membership Recomendations |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
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01:19:00 |
11.1 Anderson Park Master Plan |
| 01:25:20 | 11.2 Proposed Deviation of (Part) Reynolds Road, Donvale - Recommendation to Proceed |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 01:26:55 | 12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3, January - March 2021/2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:30:45 | 13.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32 |
| 01:39:30 | 13.2 Proposed 2022/23 Budget |
| 01:54:30 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 01:55:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 01:55:40 | 14 URGENT BUSINESS |
| 01:55:40 | 15 COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement |
| PETITIONS | |
| 04:00 | Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities |
| 05:00 | Public Question Time |
| 05:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 06:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 06:00 | 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY |
| 06:00 | 11. CITY SERVICES |
| 06:00 | 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3) |
| 11:00 | 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 18:00 | 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 28:00 | 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26) |
| 32:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97) |
| 33:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102) |
| 33:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115) |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 34:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 MAV State Council Motions |
| 49:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 56:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 06:25 | 5.1 Pink Up Warrandyte (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Certificate of Appreciation |
| 08:00 | 5.2 Council Plan 2021-2025 Progress Update |
| 14:35 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 14:41 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 39:43 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (page 2) |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 40:45 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncaster, for the use and development of the land for a utility installation (wastewater recycling facility) (page 3) |
| 01:04:10 | PROCEDURAL MOTION |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:05:05 | 12.1 Schramm's Visitor Centre - Recommended next steps (page 205) |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 01:25:05 | 10.1 Pilot 24-Hour Cat Confinement Initiative (page 99) |
| 01:44:03 | 10.2 Endorsement of Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) Community Members (page 110) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 01:45:55 | 11.1 Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space |
| 01:52:03 | 11.2 Community Grants Program Update (page 159) |
| 01:54:32 | 11.3 Supplementary Motion and Early Years Infrastructure Planning Update (page 185) |
| 01:59:22 | 11.4 Endorsement of the Advisory Committee Membership (page 193) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 02:04:43 | 13.1 Communicating with our Multicultural Communities update (page 210) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 02:10:48 | 14.1 Revised Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council Staff (page 222) |
| 02:11:25 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (page 305) |
| 02:12:55 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 02:13:32 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2023) (page 323) |
| 16. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 02:20:15 | 16.1 Documents for Sealing |
| 02:22:45 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 324) |
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- REPORT - Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncasterpdf1.81 MBUPDATED: 1 December 2023download
- ATTACHMENT 1 Decision S57 Plans and Design response - PLN22 0109 Tram Road Reserve DONCASTERpdf36.81 MBUPDATED: 5 December 2023download
- ATTACHMENT 2 Superseded Easement variation plan - PLN22 0109 Tram Road Reserve DONCASTERpdf1.99 MBUPDATED: 5 December 2023download
- ATTACHMENT 3 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS - PLN22 0109 Tram Reserve 2-18 Tram Road DONCASTERpdf199.97 KBUPDATED: 5 December 2023download
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Meeting Date: Monday, 16 September 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:20 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 04:50 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:20 | 5.1 Staff Service Awards |
| 07:15 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of outgoing Mayor |
| 31:15 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 31:20 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 44:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Page 2) | |
| 45:05 | 9.1 Application for Review of P363/2024 of Planning Application PLN24/0017 (page 3) |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 56:40 | 10.1 Manningham's Submission for Doncaster Park and Ride (Page 154) |
| 1:21:15 | 10.2 Proposed ResCode Deemed-to-Comply Provisions - Submission (page 251) |
| 1:49:30 | 10.3 Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel - Amended Terms of Reference (page 337) |
| 1:54:30 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 347) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 348) | |
| 1:54:40 | 12.1 Stormwater Management Prioritisation - Draft Policy (page 348) |
| 1:59:35 | 12.2 Civil Works Panel Contract Panel MP001231 (page 362) |
| 2:03:45 | 12.3 Building Works Panel Contract Panel MP001235 (page 368) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 374) | |
| 2:04:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April-June) 2023/24 (page 374) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 400) | |
| 2:16:35 | 14.1 2023/24 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval in Principle |
| 2:20:35 | 14.2 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
| 2:24:30 | 14.3 Proposed Road Naming - Unnamed Laneway between Robert and Helene Streets, Bulleen (page 485) |
| 2:28:00 | 14.4 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 116) |
| 2:28:30 | 14.5 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 119) |
| 2:37:10 | 14.6 Documents for Sealing (Page 133) |
| 2:37:45 | 15. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (Page 133) |
| 2:37:50 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 133) |
| 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 133) |
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Meeting Date: 27 August 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:30 | 5.1 Passing of Robert Spargo |
| 12:05 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of Manningham Olympians |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 13:00 | 6.1 Petition - Safety Concerns from Open Roadside Drainage along Omar Street, Templestowe Lower |
| 13:55 | 6.2 Petition - Objecting to the proposed development at 2 Brendan Avenue, Doncaster (PLN22/0537) and at 370-380 Manningham Road (PLN23/0344) |
| 15:20 | 6.3 Petition - Against Construction of 13 Units/Townhouses at entrance to Brendan Avenue, Doncaster |
| 16:40 | 6.4 Petition - Proposing Amendment to the Councillor Code of Conduct February 2021 |
| 17:45 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 37.25 | 9.1 Planning Application PLA23/0020 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL12/022747 at 659-671 Doncaster Road, Doncaster |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 43.50 | 10.1 Council Submission - Plan for Victoria and draft Housing Targets (Page 166) |
| 01:14:00 | 10.2 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 4 (April to June 2024) (Page 200) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 01:23:45 | 11.1 2024 Annual Healthy Ageing Grant Program Recommendations (Page 208) |
| 01:32:40 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 214) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 02:46:00 | 12.1 Concrete Maintenance Works Contract Panel Award Recommendation MP001475 |
| 02:48:11 | 12.2 End of 2023-24 Financial Year Capital Works Report (Page 326) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 02:54:00 | 13.1 Gender Equality Act Progress Report 2023 Update (Page 384) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 02:58:40 | 14.1 Review of Council Expenses Policy (Page 427) |
| 03:01:05 | 14.2 Council Meeting Schedule (Page 449) |
| 03:01:30 | 14.3 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 452) |
| 03:01:55 | 14.4 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 455) |
| 03:02:30 | 14.5 Documents for Sealing (Page 465) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 03:03:20 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 467) |
| 03:23:10 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 467) |
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… - Review of Manningham's Governance Rules 1:25:47 - Documents for Sealing 1:27:26 - Councillors' question time …
Meeting Date: 24 August 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda timestamps
00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
06:35 - Passing of former Councillor Fred Chuah
13:00 - Kiwanis Club – Monster Raffle
15:36 - Petitions
24:10 - Public question time
29:21 - Planning permit applications
37:51 - City planning and community
45:42 - City services
49:46 - Procurement Policy review
53:35 - 10 Year Financial Plan 2021/22 to 2030/31
1:00:41 - Council Plan 2021-2025
1:06:10 - Strategic Risk Register
1:10:51 - Bulk Retirement of Council Endorsed Policies
1:20:21 - Review of Manningham's Governance Rules
1:25:47 - Documents for Sealing
1:27:26 - Councillors' question time
… 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors 03:03:36 13.7 Documents for Sealing 14. NOTICES OF MOTION 03:04:02 14.1 …
Meeting Date: 28 June 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 00:04:50 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of the Hon. Kevin Andrews for 30 years of Service |
| 00:06:08 | 5.2 Queens Birthday Honours List 2022 |
| 00:16:43 | Public Question Time |
| 00:33:17 | Admission of urgent business |
| 00:33:22 | Planning permit applications |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 00:33:30 | 10.1 Draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-24 |
| 00:43:20 | 10.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 |
| 00:47:54 | 10.3 2022 Annual Grant Program Recommendations |
| 01:25:25 | 10.4 Reconsideration of two Doncaster Hill DCP Transport Projects (Bayley Grove road extension and Frederick Street/Clay Drive pedestrian link) |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:26:09 | 11.1 Asset Plan and Policy Final Endorsement |
| 01:30:19 | 11.2 Proposed Leisure Services Tender |
| 01:42:40 | 11.3 Draft Wonga Park Reserve Masterplan |
| 01:54:38 | 11.4 Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Draft Masterplan |
| 01:58:31 | Experience and Capability |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:58:40 | 13.1 2022 General Valuation Return |
| 02:05:12 | 13.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2022-23 |
| 02:07:01 | 13.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32 |
| 02:10:03 | 13.4 2022/23 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
| 03:02:35 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
| 03:03:20 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 03:03:36 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 03:04:02 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 2/2022) |
| 03:16:59 | Urgent Business |
| 03:17:04 | Councillors' Question Time |
We encourage and support residents, schools and local environmental groups to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment. Find out how you can participate....
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is everyone's responsibility. We encourage residents to get involved in climate action and sustainability – whether in natural spaces, at home, or in the garden.
Find out how you can participate in climate action
Climate Emergency Response Plan
Our Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines our approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
We encourage and support residents to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.
How can I get involved?
Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.
Spring Outdoors Program
Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species.
Check our What's on event calendar each spring to find out what's happening near you.
Home Harvest
The Home Harvest seminar series is a free monthly program that teaches you how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Home gardening is a fun way to take climate action and benefits both you and the environment. Whether you're new to gardening or an expert, everyone is welcome.
Find out more about the program and view upcoming sessions.
Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden
Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks.
Landcare
Join your local Landcare group.
- Andersons Creek Landcare Group
- Jumping Creek Catchment Landcare Group
- Friends Of Warrandyte State Park
- Wonga Park Environment Group
- Friends of Park Orchards Reserve
- Friends of Yarra Valley Parks
Guided walks
Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.
Inspired Living Series
Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.
National Tree Day
Plant some trees with us on National Tree Day. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.
Clean Up Australia Day
Join us every March to help clean up the parks and waterways in Manningham. This one-day event is a fantastic way to get involved in a nationwide effort to protect and preserve our local environments and wildlife from the damages of litter.
Solar Savers
Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.
Check the What's on event calendar for more details.
iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge
Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods.
iNaturalist observations submitted are added to the global iNaturalist database and shared with the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Melbourne Water Frog Census
Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property.
More information is available at Melbourne Water.
Waterwatch program
Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
To sign up for Waterwatch, email environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, contact the Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
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Congratulations to the winners of the Manningham Community Awards, which were announced on 16 September 2025.
The awards program celebrated individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond in making Manningham a better place to live, work and visit over the past 12 months.
The awards recognise achievements in 8 categories, with one of these category winners named Manningham Citizen of the Year.
More than 70 nominations were received for the 2025 awards, highlighting many outstanding achievements across the community. Thank you to everyone who helped shine a light on those who go above and beyond.
Nominations for the 2026 Manningham Community Awards will open in March. We look forward to learning about more of the incredible people and groups who contribute to the Manningham community.
Congratulations to the 2025 winners and finalists
Leon Moore
Bulleen Tennis Club
Chinese Senior Citizens Club
Warrandyte Arts Association
Warrandyte Pink Ladies
Men's Shed at Veneto Club
Kevin Heinze Grow
Niosha Khademideljou
Winners and finalists
Winners and finalists
Citizen of the Year
Selected by the judging panel from the eligible category award winners for their outstanding contribution to the Manningham community in the past 12 months.
Leon Moore
Doreen Stoves Excellence in Volunteering
Recognising an individual who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to volunteerism.
Winner: Leon Moore
Leon established the Laughing All Abilities Really Friendly Singers (LAARFS). The choir, which meets weekly, has more than 70 members, who live with chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer and dementia.
Finalists:
Brenda Humphreys
Sandrajane Vincent-Corry
Active Community
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to community participation in active lifestyles, sports or physical activity.
Winner: Bulleen Tennis Club
Under the committee’s leadership, the club’s facilities have been transformed with upgrades including court resurfacing and new lighting. Membership has grown by more than 70% with expanded junior and senior competitions, veterans’ tennis and social play.
Finalists:
Ruffey Runners
Tony Gibson
Ageing Well
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to enhancing the lives of older residents, fostering social connection, safety or active ageing.
Winner: Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc.
With more than 1000 members and 200 volunteers, the club is one of the largest in Manningham. It has delivered more than 60 free weekly classes, as well as educational talks, performances and major cultural celebrations over the past year.
Finalists:
Richard Davis
Scones Together
Artistic Achievement
Recognising an individual or group who has contributed to Manningham’s creative community, sparking artistic, cultural or creative expression.
Winner: Warrandyte Arts Association
The association has supported more than 170 members across several groups including life drawing, pottery, writing and theatre.
Finalists:
Jazz in the Park
Now and Not Yet Gallery
Community Excellence
Recognising a community organisation or group that has delivered outstanding programs or initiatives contributing to the wellbeing, development and cohesion of the Manningham community.
Winner: Warrandyte Pink Ladies
The group has been passionate in their efforts to raise funds, awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Finalists:
Ajani Neighbourhood House
United Muslim Migrants Association of Victoria
Community Health and Wellbeing
Recognising an individual or group who has enhanced health, wellbeing or resilience in the community, whether through advocacy, program development or direct service delivery.
Winner: Men’s Shed at the Veneto Club
The group has created a welcoming and supportive space for men of all ages and backgrounds to connect, share, support one another, and improve men’s mental health.
Finalists:
CareNet
Kathy Monley
Inclusive Community
Recognising an individual or group who has actively contributed to community accessibility, inclusivity or diversity.
Winner: Kevin Heinze Grow
The organisation’s inclusive, nature-based programs support people of all abilities. These include Café Kevin, which provides hospitality training and the Grow Program that offers experience in gardening, cooking and sustainability.
Finalists:
Catalyst Training and Disability Services
Zakir Fakhri
Young Achiever
Recognising a young person aged under 25, who has made a positive impact within the Manningham community through demonstrated leadership, innovation, or commitment to helping others.
Winner: Niosha Khademideljou
A former Manningham Youth Advisory Committee member, Niosha is now a crisis supporter with Lifeline Naarm and has helped provide children’s spiritual education classes and inclusive school holiday festivals.
Finalists:
David Edgecombe
Sina Emadi
How are the awards judged?
Nominations were assessed against a set criteria and reviewed by the judging panel. This year’s panel included the Manningham Mayor, Director Connected Communities, the previous Citizen of Year recipient (in 2025 this will be the previous Manningham Civic Awards Citizen of the Year) and 2 members of Council’s advisory committees.
Eligibility and Terms and Conditions
Find out more about nomination eligibility and what is required of the winners.
Eligibility
To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
The nominee must reside in Manningham.
Nominators must have the permission of the person/group they are nominating, prior to applying.
Previous recipients of the Manningham Community Awards, or preceding Manningham Civic Awards, are ineligible to receive the same Award within a 10-year period.
For the Manningham Young Achiever Award, the nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June of the nominating year.
Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, Manningham Council Programs and Committees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
Nomination Terms and Conditions
Self-nominations are accepted, however written references will be required to support the nomination.
Nominees can only be nominated once and in a single category. Nominations across multiple categories are not accepted. However, multiple supporting documents can be attached to the nomination.
All questions on the nomination form must be answered.
All nominators will be told the outcome of their application in August 2025, with each category having a maximum of three finalists.
The winner of each category will be amongst the notified finalists and will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in September 2025.
All finalists must be able to attend the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
Each finalist will be issued a complimentary ticket plus two tickets for additional guests (3 in total per finalist).
The winner of each category must be willing to share their achievements within the 12 months following the award, including promotional campaigns and photo opportunities.
The winner of the Manningham Citizen of the Year Award will be invited to join the assessment panel for the subsequent year’s awards.
Unsuccessful nominees and finalists may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
The decision of the judging panel is final, and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
Manningham Citizen of the Year Award
This award is not open for direct nomination.
The Citizen of the Year will be chosen by the judging panel from the winners of all other categories, excluding:
The Manningham Community Excellence Award.
Any category winner which was a group, not an individual.
The panel will assess each eligible finalist for their outstanding contribution to the Manningham community within the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Doreen Stoves Excellence in Volunteering Award
The nominee must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to volunteerism over the past 12 months and reflect the values and dedication exemplified by the late Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Active Community Award
The nominee must have contributed to community participation in active lifestyles, sports or physical activity in Manningham over the past 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Ageing Well Award
The nominee must have contributed to enhancing the lives of older residents in Manningham, fostering social connection, safety or active ageing over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Artistic Achievement Award
The nominee must have contributed to Manningham’s creative community, sparking artistic, cultural or creative expression in the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Community Excellence Award
The nominee must have delivered outstanding programs or initiatives contributing to the wellbeing, development, and cohesion of the Manningham community over the last 12 months.
This is a community organisation or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Community Health and Wellbeing Award
The nominee must have enhanced health, wellbeing or resilience within the Manningham community, whether through advocacy, program development or direct service delivery over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Inclusive Community Award
The nominee must have actively contributed to community accessibility, inclusivity or diversity in Manningham over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
Manningham Young Achiever Award
The nominee must have made a positive impact within the Manningham Community through demonstrated leadership, innovation or commitment to helping others over the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
The nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June 2025.
2026 Nominations
Nominations for the 2026 Manningham Community Awards will open in March.
We look forward to learning about more of the incredible people and groups who contribute to the Manningham community.