We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can provide advice from a qualified heritage advisor on architecture and technical advice for heritage places in the area. Make sure to get advice before making an application for a planning permit. This will resolve any issues relating to design and identify other info for the application process.
Our heritage advisor will provide advice relating to:
Refer to our schedule of fees for the current fee for a pre-application meeting request. After receiving your request for an application meeting, we’ll send you an invoice for payment.
Lodge a pre-application advice request online, where you can upload plans and any other supporting documents for consideration.
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.
During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods. Working together to find and document nature in our area helps scientists and land managers study and protect these species.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Birdlife Australia run an annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health.
Waterwatch volunteers get involved in exploring and protecting their local waterways by collecting water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
You can join this movement by taking part in programs like Waterwatch. Let us know you're interested by emailing environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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, including activities for schools, is available at Melbourne Water.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Under the Road Management Act 2004, we are responsible for street sweeping on local roads within Manningham to remove a build-up of fallen leaves and rubbish.
Street sweeping prevents the influx of leaf fall and litter from entering the underground drainage system potentially causing blockages, subsequent flooding and damaging the environment.
Litter not collected often ends up washing into open watercourses and into local creeks and the Yarra River.
Sweeping also benefits the overall amenity of the street, removes the build-up of dirt and leaves and reduces weeds along the kerb and channel.
Council is responsible for maintaining 608km of local roads within Manningham.
Our street sweeping program includes:
Street sweeping is run throughout the year to keep our streets clean. We increase the frequency in a number of streets during Autumn when there is more leaf litter on the roads. Shopping precincts and key locations are given high priority.
| Area | Schedule* |
|---|---|
| Local roads within residential areas | Every eight to twelve weeks |
| Footpaths and laneways within shopping precincts | Fortnightly |
| Car parks within shopping precincts | 4 to 5 times per week |
| Car parks within our parks and reserves | Monthly |
| Underpasses | Every two months |
| Streets subject to heavy leaf fall during autumn | Monthly |
*This schedule is indicative.
We also respond to urgent sweeping requests such as storm events and traffic incidents.
Contact us for any urgent sweeping requests or potential hazards.
Council Plan 2021-25 was adopted at the Council Meeting on 24 August 2021.
We are developing a new a four year Council Plan, ten year Asset Plan and ten year Financial Plan in pursuit of our Community Vision 2040. A Community Panel will make recommendations to Council on what to include in the Plans.
The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
The Council Plan 2021 – 2025 sets out our priorities and goals over Council’s four year term.
We will focus on:
The Council Plan has five themes and 11 goals.
We have developed actions to deliver outcomes for every goal, for every theme.
| Theme | Goal |
|---|---|
Healthy Community |
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Resilient Environment |
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Well Governed Council |
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Vibrant and Prosperous Economy |
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Liveable Places and Spaces |
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We pride ourselves on delivering outcomes for the Manningham community. We regularly monitor and report on our performance across the year.
Over 2,600 people from all over Manningham contributed to developing the Council Plan 2021-2025.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
One Tree Hill nature walk is the jewel in the crown of the Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Link. Explore habitat for many species no longer found further south.
Distance: 8kms
Time: 4.5 hours
Rating: Difficult
BYO lunch and water
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events by subscribing to our Environment Newsletter.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
Most of Manningham’s eastern half (more than 4,000ha, largely east of the Mullum Mullum Creek) is defined as a ‘green wedge’ area to protect natural and rural values.
Safeguarding the Green Wedge is vital for maintaining ecological balance, enhancing our quality of life, and promoting sustainable development.
We are committed to protecting the Green Wedge, as expressed through several policies and protections in our planning scheme.
We have adopted the Green Wedge Infrastructure Design Guide, which aims to ensure sympathetic engineering works in this environmentally sensitive area.
We provide educational programs to our community, including:
Residents living in the Green Wedge have different responsibilities to those living in suburban areas.
If you live in the Green Wedge, download the documents below to understand what is required.
If you live on a property that is within our designated Green Wedge, you may be eligible to apply for assistance to preserve your bushland.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Manningham Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation, supporting the health and wellbeing of children, and is compliant with Victoria’s Child Safe Standards Legislation.
Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.
Manningham Council is committed to:
If a child is in immediate danger, call the Police on 000.
For immediate concerns and to report abuse, contact the Police and/or the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Child Protection Eastern Division Intake Team on 1300 360 391 or 9843 6000; or the afterhours DHS Child Protection Emergency Service on 13 12 78.
In addition to reporting child safety concerns to the relevant authorities, please report your concerns to Council by contacting the Manningham Council Child Safety Contact Officer, Kerryn Paterson - Director of Experience and Capability, by:
Phone: 9840 9201
Email: childsafetyofficer@manningham.vic.gov.au
In writing:
Written and confidential child safety concerns or complaints sent through the post should be marked:
Strictly Confidential
Group Manager People and Communications
Child Safety Contact Officer
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108
Manningham Council takes all allegations and concerns about potential child abuse seriously and has practices in place to investigate and escalate to authorities, if necessary. Nothing prevents a person, who holds a reasonable belief that child abuse has been committed, to report such allegations directly to the relevant authorities.
Along with VicRoads, we maintain roads and footpaths in Manningham to make sure they are safe and functional.
If you find an issue with one of our roads or footpaths, you can report it to us. We'll let you know if it's our road or VicRoad's.
Check what type of road or footpath you can report and where you can report it. If unsure, contact us.
Types of repairs we perform
You can make a report online, in person or over the phone.
If the area is presenting an immediate danger, we will make it safe within 24 hours.
We will attend and repair the issue.
We will maintain the area in line with our footpath maintenance schedule.
Meeting Date: 10 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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. This Annual Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
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.
Our next ordinary Council meeting will be held 7:00pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2020.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
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.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We are privileged to live surrounded by green open spaces and bushland in Manningham. From walking tracks along the Birrarung (Yarra River) to our many parklands and reserves, natural beauty is all around us. We all have a role to play in ensuring our local wildlife and plants thrive. Together, we can create a nature-positive legacy for future generations.
Learn about how we are protecting natural and rural values and what it means for residents living in the Green Wedge area.
Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey from Wild Action, ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’.
View the links below to report an incident or make a request.
Frequently used:
If your request is urgent call us on 9840 9333
Complaints help us improve our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services.
Your feedback provides us a valuable opportunity to review our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services, and to make changes where necessary.
Manningham is home to a range of native plants and sites of environmental significance. Learn about the plants and ecology in your local area and how you can help preserve them.
Managing our trees is essential for maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community and surrounding environment. Find out about our street tree planting program, how we manage our trees and how to request a new street tree.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
