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.
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) |
Join us this National Recycling Week at our 2025 Inspired Living Series to discover how we can produce less waste for a happier life and a healthier world.
Lindsay Miles
Lindsay is an educator, speaker, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate who helps others live more meaningful lives with less waste and stuff.
She has been sharing ideas, tips, tricks and strategies on her website Treading My Own Path since 2013. She has published two books ‘Less Stuff’ and ‘The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen’, detailing simple and practical methods for how to live simply yet richly. Lindsay also presented at the acclimated TEDx Conference, with her empowering talk 'The Non-disposable Life'.
Chris De Fazio
Chris is Visy's Local Government Contracts Manager. Having worked in the recycling industry for 25 years, he knows a thing or two about what really belongs in your household recycling bin.
Chris works with councils to help educate communities on getting recycling right and will share insights on what can and can't go in your recycling bin, what happens to your recycling after it's sorted, and common recycling myths and misconceptions.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to and embrace sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles, and each speaker will talk about their journey, and inspire our audience to embrace simple, positive lifestyle choices, connect to nature and foster community for a stronger, more resilient and brighter future.
Registration for this event is required.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 26 July 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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.
| 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 |
Meeting Date: 27 September 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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.
| 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 |
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.
| 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) |
Meeting Date: 25 February 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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 |
By switching to an electric vehicle, you can reduce your fuel bills while contributing to cleaner air and a safe climate.
Join EV expert Bryce Gaton to learn everything you need to know about buying and driving electric vehicles in Australia.
Bryce will cover:
A Q&A panel will follow, featuring:
About the presenter
Bryce Gaton is an EV transition consultant, writer and commentator for TheDriven.io. He's also a qualified electrician with more than 15 years' experience in the sector.
Registration is essential.
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Find information, services, and support for young people.
Find out about the services that support young people, including youth services, recreation programs, arts and events, job readiness, and educational support.
A space for young people in Manningham aged 12 to 25.
Located on Level 1, MC Square, Doncaster.
Drop in to chill out, join in some free studio art sessions, play Mario Kart, find LGBTQI+ support, or refine your job readiness skills.
Looking for something to keep the kids busy and active these school holidays?
We've got a range of fun activities to choose from!
Are you under 21 years old and trying to get your learner hours up?
We match learner drivers, who do not have access to a supervising driver or practice vehicle, with a volunteer, fully licensed driver and vehicle.
Our youth advisory committee provides young people with a voice and an opportunity to shape government decisions.
MYAC recruits new members annually.
Manningham has more than 100 recreation and sporting clubs, plus Active Manningham facilities like Aquarena, Mullum Mullum Stadium, and DISC.
High school students have access to cheaper membership rates at Aquarena.
Speed X is an annual event for year 10 to 12 students to provide them the opportunity to connect with local employers, learn about occupations and practice interview techniques.
We have job readiness support available with Manningham Youth Services at MY Hub providing help on creating a resume, searching for jobs, submitting applications and more, to help you on your way to work!
Use the links below to access local services for young people.
Manningham Youth Services Instagram - @manninghamyouth
Manningham Council Instagram - @manninghamcouncil
We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Discover our community, heritage and surrounds. Learn what drives our strategic vision - and how we do it.
Learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
Find information on our policies.
Find information on our strategies and action plans.
There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
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.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Learn new and proven concepts to help you understand local search engine optimisation (SEO) and use Google Business Profiles to grow your business. This session will cover:
Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and why your business needs local SEO
Google Business Profile
Website local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
About the speaker
Alison Evans - Pinpoint Local Business (Owner)
Pinpoint Local Business is a digital marketing agency providing SEO services for local business and is a specialist for Google Business Profile optimisation strategies (formerly Google My Business GMB).
Google Business Profile (GBP) allows your business to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. If you run a local business that serves customers at a particular location, or you serve customers within a designated service area, then Google Business Profile is your gold nugget. GBP helps local consumers find your business.
Besides providing full GBP management and Local SEO services for local business, Alison also provides presentations, workshops, and one to one mentoring sessions.
Meeting Date: 28 October 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| 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 |
Meeting Date: 24 May 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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.
| 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 | |
|
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 |
Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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.
| 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 |
The Sustainable Gardening Australia, Edible Gardening Seminar Series is a complete home gardening program that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh, healthy, and nutritious food at home.
Growing your own food can be not only rewarding and enjoyable but can also save you money as well.
Each seminar will cover a different aspect of growing organic food including soil preparation, pest and diseases and selecting what fruits and vegetables are right for your garden.
Bring along your home-grown foods, seedlings, and other gardening items to share with someone else. The home-grown food and seed swap takes place 20 minutes prior to the start of the seminar. So don't forget to bring your own treats to share.
This program is part of the wider Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia Seminar Series. This series includes seminars and webinars at Nillumbik and Banyule councils.
For a full list of events in this series, download the Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia brochure, or visit Spring Outdoors.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events by subscribing to our Environment Newsletter.
By improving your home's efficiency, you can lower your bills and create a more comfortable home for your family.
Interested in making your home more comfortable and energy efficient, but don’t know where to start?
Our expert presenter Lucinda has worked with hundreds of households to improve their home's comfort and energy efficiency.
Instead of focusing on how to upgrade, Lucinda will help you review the strengths and weaknesses of your own home, so that you feel confident about where to start and how to prioritise your efforts.
During the session, we’ll talk about:
There will be time for questions throughout, so you can understand what matters and why.
We will also provide a matching data collection sheet to take home, plus additional resources, so that you can gather further information and pinpoint areas you need to investigate further.
One week after this event, join an optional one-hour online Q&A, where you can ask all of those questions you forgot to ask or didn't realise you needed to!
Registrations are essential and places are limited due to venue capacity.
Power up a cleaner future
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: Monday, 16 September 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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) |
By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.
Thinking about adding a battery to your home solar system? Want to know how to power your home during blackouts, reduce your bills, or even get paid to support the grid?
Join expert presenter Glen Morris for an informative session on home energy storage systems.
Topics covered:
About our presenter:
Glen Morris is a highly respected expert in off-grid and renewable energy systems, with more than 30 years' experience in the design and implementation of innovative energy solutions.
Glen has played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s renewable energy standards and policies. For over a decade, he has served on the Australian Standards Committee for renewable energy systems.
Additionally, he held the position of Vice President of the Smart Energy Council for 6 years, contributing to advancing the renewable energy sector nationwide.
Living off-grid for the past 34 years, Glen embodies the principles of sustainable living, combining his technical knowledge with a deep commitment to renewable energy innovation.
Registration is essential.
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 27 August 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| 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) |
Hear from local ecologist John Harris about Manningham's threatened species and the challenges they face, including habitat loss, invasive species and climate change.
Manningham is home to 56 threatened animal species, including the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot and Barking Owl.
There are 466 threatened plant species, 246 of which are critically endangered.
A species is considered threatened when it's at risk of extinction within a local area, even if it's not globally endangered.
About the presenter
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist/Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences. With a background in both environmental science and education, John has led fauna and flora surveys, environmental audits and sustainability programs across Victoria and beyond.
He's also an experienced educator, delivering seminars, guiding Nature Stewards walks, and formerly teaching secondary science for more than 17 years.
You can also attend the Environment Seminars - Solutions to Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7.00 to 8.30 pm.
Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Threatened Fauna Species of Manningham
Spend an evening with local ecologist John Harris and learn about threatened fauna species that are found locally in Manningham
Manningham is home to a significant number of threatened species, both animals and plants, facing threats like habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. The municipality has identified 56 threatened animal species, including some of national and state significance like the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot, and Barking Owl. Additionally, there are 466 threatened plant species, with a substantial portion (246) considered critically endangered. #Swifft State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams
A species is determined to be threatened when its population within a specific geographic area (like Manningham or Victoria) is at risk of extinction, even if it's not globally threatened. This can happen due to factors like habitat loss, invasive species, or pollution within that area, making the species susceptible to local extinction.
Presenter: John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) - Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences.
John has worked in both the environmental and education sectors, often combining the two. As an ecological consultant, John has been involved in flora and fauna surveys, environmental audits, flora and fauna salvaging (spotter/catcher) and as sustainability adviser in Victoria and interstate. He has co-authored or contributed to a number of books on wildlife, authored many flora and fauna assessment reports and management plans.
He is also an environmental educator working with landcare groups, delivering seminars for local governments and also provides fauna presentation and walks for the Nature Stewards program. He was previously in the education sector for over 17 years as a secondary Biology/Science teacher as well as Environment and Sustainability Manager.
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.
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.
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.
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.
