With a vibrant food and art culture with a touch of history, Manningham is a special place to be. Retaining many of its cultural links, there’s something for everyone in Manningham: from sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements.

Local government

Local government in the area dates back to the election of the Templestowe District Roads Board in 1856. The first meeting of the Board was at Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe.

Proclamation that the Shire of Doncaster and Templestowe took place on 28 February 1967. Up until 15 December 1994, Doncaster and Templestowe Council administered the area until the creation of the City of Manningham. The new city included Doncaster, Templestowe and small sections of the Shire of Lilydale. Wonga Park and part of north Ringwood also became part of Manningham. Three State Government appointed commissioners managed the city until 24 march 1997 when 8 councillors were sworn into office.

We are committed to building a better Manningham that works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project.

Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.

The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:

• improving social and emotional wellbeing
• increasing healthy eating
• increasing active living
• increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
• reducing injury and harm
• preventing family violence
• increasing connection and engagement of community life.

Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.

Find permits, services and guides relating to parking, roads and footpaths

Reconciliation Manningham Group

Reconciliation Manningham is a small, committed group working to advance reconciliation through partnerships between Aboriginal people, Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council, Manningham Council and the local community.

The group aims to preserve, protect and promote respect for, and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage. They achieve this through offering a host of activities, programs, events and services that directly involve, support and include Aboriginal people.

Through Heritage Week, Reconciliation Week and other key times throughout the year, the group leads local Indigenous heritage walks and history presentations, and are also available to present indigenous history education within local schools. Fascinating information about local sites of significance and the process of reconciliation is presented on their website. New members are welcome.

Increasing pedestrian movement

We plan the construction of our city’s footpaths, shared paths and trails by identifying the routes that pedestrians use more often on their journeys.

We use community feedback and other key areas to identify this network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction.

Works to build a new footpath are prioritised by:

• the pedestrian demand
• the type of road
• its location relative to various facilities within the community
• the proximity to public transport. 

Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.

Not sure how to dispose of unwanted items?

Check out our A-Z waste and recycling guide or contact us.

We love our furry friends. Find out what you need to do or know to be a responsible pet and animal owner in Manningham.

We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.

The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.

All current appointments were made by Council on 26 November 2024.

See what support services we offer for your needs - including links to official services by other providers.

View the available options below to learn more about your property's rates and valuations.

Visit our local shopping centres or markets for a little bit of retail therapy and to explore our local arts, crafts, fashion and food.

Increasing public transport movement

We identify and prioritise the routes and stops that commuters use most.

We consider community feedback, commuter demand and  nearby services and facilities to identify locations where new shelters or upgrades are needed.

Works to build new shelters are prioritised by:

• commuter demand and historical requests
• the type of road the bus stop is located on
• the bus stop’s location relative to various facilities within the community.

On average, we aim to build between three and five, new or upgraded shelters every year. 

The timing for new shelter projects may be influenced by factors like big road projects or large developments in Manningham.

Whether you're planning a one-off celebration, a casual community gathering or a regular weekly meet up, Manningham community venues and function spaces offer the ideal location for every situation.

Spaces are available for both casual hire and ongoing bookings, making them perfect for:

• Community groups and clubs
• Social events or special celebrations*
• Business meetings and training sessions
• Weekly classes, rehearsals, or get togethers

*birthday parties between the age of 13 – 21 are not accepted

Get guidance on popular topics like removing trees or building fences to understand land-use, planning, building and infrastructure needs. You can also find links to important mapping and planning resources.