We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, Manningham Council produces an Annual Report that provides the community with an update of Council's operations during the financial year and contains a range of information including:
Come and see this photo exhibition and learn about how Warrandyte Stone has been used in the town's walls, memorials, houses, and buildings.
Don't miss the accompanying Foundation Stone Talk by the master stonemason, James Charlwood.
Foundation Stone Talk with James Charlwood
The talk will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, 15 May in the Federation Room at the Grand Hotel Warrandyte.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Warrandyte Historical Society to reserve your place.
The Warrandyte Historical Society are running this event.
Only the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review an application. After we have made a planning permit decision, we cannot undertake an internal review.
As an independent tribunal, VCAT hears and determines disputes that includes reviews of our planning decisions.
The Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) establishes the applications that VCAT can review and can include reviews of:
Timeframes and eligibility to apply for a review to VCAT are different and depends on:
You can generally find an outline of the requirements on the final pages of the decision under the heading, ‘Important information about this permit/notice’.
You will need to make a review of a planning permit application directly to VCAT.
If you objected to an application and the applicant has applied to VCAT to review the decision, they will generally serve you notice of their application for review on you. Notice will include instructions on your involvement in the review application.
You can find detailed information on how to apply for review and what to expect on VCAT’s website.
When reviewing a decision, VCAT will put itself in Manningham's shoes and analyse the merits of the application. They will then decide if we have made the right decision.
VCAT cannot hear complaints about:
In certain limited circumstances, you can make an application to VCAT for other matters such as:
These applications are separate to a review application. You should seek independent legal advice before making an application of this nature.
VCAT will make most decisions after holding a hearing. There is no requirement for all review applications to proceed to a hearing. Parties can reach an outcome by mutual consent from mediation or negotiation.
After making a determination to a review an application, VCAT will give its findings either verbally at the end of a hearing, or in writing at a later date.
You can view most VCAT decisions online.
We can help with general questions about reviews of planning decisions. We recommend that you contact VCAT or get independent legal advice.
You should serve any documents and correspondence about VCAT proceedings to our email VCAT@Manningham.vic.gov.au.
If you want to access any documents relating to current VCAT proceedings, you can do so by conducting a planning application search.
Soft plastics can once again be recycled in Manningham as part of a new trial at Woolworths supermarkets.
Soft plastic is a flexible plastic which is easily scrunched into the ball of your hand.
Make sure your soft plastic is clean and dry
In Manningham, locations include:
A full list of stores participating in the trial is available on the Woolworths website.
The soft plastic is processed into products like shopping trolleys, park furniture and road additives.
Find out how to correctly dispose of your waste items using this handy A to Z guide.
Do I need to clean the plastics?
Are coloured or printed plastics okay?
Do I need to remove stickers or labels?
How much can I bring?
What happens to the plastics after I drop them off?
How often are the bins emptied?
Communicate with us through the Interpreter service if you do not speak or understand English.
To start a new waste service, you'll need to choose from one of the six options below.
If you already have a waste service with us, you can order additional bins. You may also swap the sizes of your bins.
| Bin type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 80 litre garbage bin (red lid) | $247.50 per year |
| 120 litre garbage bin (red lid) - only available if you already have a 120 litre garbage bin | $290.50 per year |
| 240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) | $106.00 per year |
| 360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) | $161.00 per year |
| 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid) - the minimum period for an additional FOGO bin is six months. You'll only be charged for the time you have the bin. For example: if you have the bin for six months it will cost $87.75. | $175.50 per year |
All costs are added to your rates.
You can order online using the 'Order now' button for any of the following:
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Communicate with us through the Interpreter service if you do not speak or understand English.
Depending on the type of business you're running, you may need one or more business permits.
Not sure what permits you might need? There are a few things you can do to work out what permits you need:
Try out our business permit self assessment tool
You may need to get approval from Manningham Council to do certain business activities. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
Want to make changes to your business operation? Find out about planning requirements.
Need to build or extend your property to accommodate your business? There are building regulations and permits to be aware of. Some works that will require permits include:
From hairdressing and make-up artists to pilates and yoga studios, it’s important that client safety is kept as a top priority. Have a look at some of the permits and regulations needed to operate a healthy business for you and your clients.
Apply for a trader parking permit to park in a shopping centre.
Any business that sells or manufactures food or drink must be registered with their local council and follow regulations to ensure that the food they sell is safe to eat. This includes restaurants and cafes, market stalls and mobile food vans.
If you plan to sell or serve alcohol at your business, you will need to apply for a liquor licence with the Victorian Government.
If you want to offer outdoor dining, goods for sale on the footpath, or display an A-frame advertising board, you will need a permit.
Registration is required for any home based or commercial business that includes accommodation services.
Filming on Council land, including student, commercial, community, not-for-profit and still photography, may require a permit.
Pest animals and insects can threaten our native species. Find out how you can control invasive species in Manningham to protect native wildlife and preserve our local environment.
Residents are responsible for the removal of pest animal and insects on their property.
Deer are a problem in Manningham with a variety of impacts for landowners including property damage, destruction of bushland and potential for road accidents.
Assistance is available to landowners through our Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF), including financial assistance for Deer Control.
You can help by recording sightings and evidence of deer in your local area into the FeralScan website or App - which is a free community pest animal mapping and monitoring tool.
Residents are responsible for the removal of wasp nests on their property and should contact a licensed pest control operator to safely and quickly eradicate the nest.
If a nest is found on Council land or on a neighbouring property, please contact us.
We offer funding assistance for landowners wanting to undertake fox control on their property. Apply for assistance or contact us.
For more information on fox control, go to Agriculture Victoria.
If you are concerned with Indian Myna populations in your neighbourhood, our Environment team can provide information on control options. Contact us.
The Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tryoni) has recently been found in Manningham. They feed on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and, when left unchecked, cause serious problems for the home gardeners and commercial growers.
Further information can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website.
Rabbits are one of Victoria’s most destructive and problematic pest animals.
State legislation requires all landowners to take measures to control rabbits. Control is defined as taking action to minimise impact and prevent spread.
The Rabbit Control in Urban and Peri-urban Areas brochure explains control options and how to plan a successful rabbit control strategy.
Financial assistance to help control rabbits is available through LEAF grants. If you do not meet the LEAF criteria you can apply for fox and community rabbit control grants.
Many of the reports Wildlife Victoria receives about injured wildlife are caused by domestic cats. Even well-fed cats will hunt and this can have a significant impact on local wildlife, including birds and possums.
Find out more about reporting stray or nuisance cats and what we are doing to control roaming cats at Cat confinement.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
At Doncaster Playhouse, you can enjoy one of our many concerts or theatre shows.
Built in 1863, Doncaster Playhouse was the first primary school in the area. It was then refurbished in 1988 as a contemporary theatre and is now home to several community theatre companies.
Contact us to discuss wheelchair accessibility.
Office hours 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Other opening hours by performance.
To book tickets to a show, contact the production company directly.
Meeting Date: 30 May 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Transport systems shape cities, build lifestyles and drive local economies, and a well-integrated transport network often underpins the successful operation of a city.
Focus areas:
Meeting Date: 27 February 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
Manningham is home to a large number of home based businesses and we actively support and encourage this business community.
A home based business is run from a residential premises or building in which the owner of the business lives.
It is important to distinguish between people who may be working from home, and those who are running a business from home. A home based business operator runs a business from home, and doesn’t work from home for an external organisation.
Council has certain requirements for home based businesses. These requirements help to ensure that your business won’t have a negative impact on your neighbours or the neighbourhood.
The most appropriate businesses or occupations to be conducted from the home are those where:
In all residential zones, home based businesses are permitted to have signage which displays business identification information. A total of 0.2 square metres of advertising is permitted without a planning permit.
The information which is acceptable on this sign includes:
For any sign not meeting these requirements, you must apply to the Statutory Planning team on 9840 9333.
Read Clause 52.05 in the Manningham Planning Scheme for the full details about signage requirements.
The Manningham Planning Scheme provides more information about home based businesses.
Find out which businesses need a permit and where you can get advice.
Deer are destroying our most valuable assets. What can we do about it?
Did you know:
Speakers from Middle Yarra Landcare Network, Manningham Council and guest speaker John Harris from Wildlife and Ecology, Melbourne will talk about what can be done to minimise the impact deer have on our precious environment.
The Australian Air League Doncaster Squadron warmly welcomes Manningham families to our free open night.
Come and discover this outstanding community program for girls and boys aged 8 to 18, where we nurture skills and offer unique opportunities in:
Experience the squadron in action as you join our weekly parade night and hear from some of the cadets about why they enjoy being in the Air League.
Doncaster Squadron meets weekly on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for drill and education. Our yearly calendar offers exciting events such as flying days, competitive events, educational events and social occasions.
Free entry - registration essential.
To register please email oc.doncaster@airleague.com.au.
Pomegranate Cultural Group are thrilled to present a compelling performance highlighting the experiences of Iranian girls and women. With a unique blend of poetic and documentary perspectives, this play seeks to shed light on the injustices faced by women in Iran.
Showcasing the pivotal events that have transpired within the framework of the Iran Women's Movement over the past year. This movement has transcended geographical boundaries, gained global recognition and empathy well beyond the confines of their homeland.
At the core of the monologue lies the impactful slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom," symbolizing the triumph over oppression. This slogan serves as a guiding light, directing the production and enabling them to delve into Iranian women's strength, resilience, and courage as they navigate challenging circumstances.
Presented by: Pomegranate Cultural Group
Written by: Mohammad Rezaee Rad
Directed by: Ehsan Bayatfar
Acted by: Sadaf Monajemi and Sara Hakimi
Produced by: Nasibeh Irani
The mighty Yarra River winds its way through Manningham, where walking and cycling trails hug the banks. Get out into the fresh air with those you love and have an adventure beneath the gum trees.
Enjoy jogging and cycling opportunities along our regions trails.
Encounter native flora and fauna on the Mullum Mullum Trail and cross the suspension bridge at Finns Reserve and you may even be lucky enough to spot a platypus in the Yarra. Continue onto the Main Yarra Trail you can ride your bicycle all the way to the city or complete a 42km circuit by joining the Koonung Trail and the Eastlink Trail back to your starting point.
Your four-legged friend can join you on a lead in the outdoors at a range of parks across Manningham. Explore Banksia Park in Bulleen, Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte, Ruffey Lake Park or Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.
Find adventure at Wombat Bend. The massive adventure playground and maze provides adventures for the whole family. On the banks of the Yarra for that extra special day, it’s dog friendly with outdoor cooking facilities, a fitness station and so much more.
The fenced wonguim wilam is located in Warrandyte and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. This newly upgraded playspace includes a range of play opportunities to discover as well as a new picnic shelter, barbeque and plenty of furniture and grassy open space to enjoy.
Explore Manningham's local environment with 20 self-guided walking brochures that showcase the wealth of natural, historic, cultural and environmental assets we have right here in Manningham!
Offering walks from Bulleen to Wonga Park and everywhere in between, the guides include detailed maps, as well as interesting and informative notes to enrich you walking experience.
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Follow the Yarra River through Stiggants Reserve - it is instantly relaxing and calming and there are colourful artworks to enjoy along the path. Dip your toes in the water, try your hand at fishing or grab a canoe and paddle down the river to Pound Bend Reserve and Warrandyte State Park for a truly unique experience.
Encounter Australian wildlife, with koalas, wombats and kangaroos amongst the mighty gum trees of Currawong Bush Reserve. Native flora in bloom, bright red bottle brushes, sunny yellow wattles, and so much more photogenic subjects for your keen eye. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Offering eight different walking trails, you can get out there, explore nature and take a moment to breathe in this escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in this oasis in the heart of the suburbs.
Find your local outdoor adventure in Manningham.
Queensland Fruit Fly is now widespread in Manningham and is threatening fruit production in our local neighbourhoods.
Learn what damage Queensland Fruit Fly can cause and how we can be prepared for the upcoming Queensland Fruit Fly season.
This event will be held by the Doncaster Garden Club. The club meets monthly with speakers who talk about all things gardening in the Doncaster area.
They are a relaxed and friendly group and welcome new members.
Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.
Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
We are proud to declare our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. We celebrate the opportunity to enhance the cultural and religious diversity of our community.
Community learning centres encourages members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education. They play an important part in strengthening local communities and we support such centres by providing funding and facilities.
As part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, we want to build an Australia that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. By building benchmarks for cultural diversity and inclusion, we are taking steps to being more welcoming to everyone in the community.
Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. Applicants for Australian Citizenship Ceremonies will generally receive an invite to attend within three to six months from the date of their application approval. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.
We have interpreter services in multiple languages. Choose the way you want to communicate with us.
We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:
Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill
Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn
Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster
Manningham U3A in Doncaster East
Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East
Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East
Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower
