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’.
Here is a summary of the planning permit process.
New to planning? Get a general understanding of what permits you will need before making any applications
Get advice in writing about whether or not your proposed building, works or land use needs approval from us.
Get feedback on your draft proposals, concepts or plans, before you submit a formal planning permit application.
Check out some common scenarios and resources to help you understand what is needed before applying
Everything you need to know to start a planning permit application.
Stay up to date with your application's status in the planning applications portal.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the public notification stage.
Review all Applications currently undergoing assessment.
Any person who believes they will be affected by a planning application can lodge an objection during advertising.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the decision stage.
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.
Landscape bonds are a condition of a planning permit. We ask for payment of bonds to ensure landscaping works are properly completed.
If you need more time for development or commencement of land use, you will need to ask for an extension to the planning permit.
An Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act (or Section 173 Agreement) is a legal agreement between us and the owners of a property that is registered on a property title.
If you would like to to amend approved plans or conditions of a Planning Permit, you can find out more information and submit your application here.
If you are developing land in Manningham, you may need to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) as required by a condition of your planning permit.
If your Planning Permit required payment of a landscape bond, you will need to apply for a refund once your development is completed.
Follow these easy steps to change your planning application details:
We are pleased to invite adults 55 years and over to join our free CPR for Seniors ‘Resuscitate a Mate’ Session.
This interactive and visual session will be delivered by an experienced Life Saving Victoria Educator, and participants will learn:
Participants will use mannequins in a hands-on approach to learning. Although this course does not offer an accredited CPR or First Aid Qualification, it does provide extremely valuable lifesaving knowledge.
Take advantage of this great session and learn how to save a life!
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.
Join us for a magical evening of moth watching at Currawong Bush Park!
Bring your flashlight and a sense of wonder as we discover the diverse and colorful moths that call the park home. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.
We will also go on a spider walk and talk, so don't miss out on this unique event!
This event is hosted by Manningham Council and the Entomological Society of Victoria.
Did you know that Australian households send approximately 250kg of food to landfill every year, and that food waste is one of the top three producers of carbon emissions in the world?
It makes sense to change our food waste habits if we want to reduce our overall carbon footprint. The good news is that a little bit of creativity with your ‘scraps’ can have a huge impact.
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn why and how to flip your relationship with food waste for good, by adopting ‘scraptastic’ approaches in the kitchen.
This free face-to-face presentation will help you learn how to make the absolute most of your weekly shop to not only reduce your food waste output, but also reduce your shopping bill too. The presentation includes an in-depth exploration of scraptasatic cooking options and ideas; a presentation table/display of various scraptastic creations; and examples of useful books and resources to help you get the most out of your scraps.
This session includes tasting samples, so please specify any allergies at the time of registration.
Registration is required and spots are limited.
See what support services we offer for your needs - including links to official services by other providers.
We provide a range of grants, funding opportunities and local initiatives to support our community.
View all our Maternal and Child Health Centres opening hours and maps
There are a range of health and support services, programs and resources to support our community
We offer challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture.
We proudly deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged.
And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Gender Equality Action Plan holds us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham.
We're proud to launch our First Nations Employment Strategy, focused on supporting the cultural safety, recruitment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. This strategy demonstrates our commitment to improving cultural competency across our workforce and growing career opportunities, retention, and professional development for First Nations employees.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join Council. Please apply if you believe you are a suitable candidate for one of the job positions available.
Join a free tour to explore the Bio Gro organics facility.
Discover where Manningham’s food and garden waste is transformed into compost as part of our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service.
You can see first-hand how your food and garden waste is processed with the chance to ask questions along the way.
Important information:
Where to meet:
The tour includes bus transport to and from the Bio Gro organics facility in Dandenong South.
The tour will depart and return to the Manningham Civic Centre at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 3108.
Registration is essential as spots are limited.*
*Due to limited numbers, please note this event is for Manningham residents only.
Young children will love to test their climbing and balancing skills on the crocodile, stepping stones, swings and slide at Gertrude Reserve playground opposite the Gertrude Street shops.
The large trees provide shade over the picnic table and the paved path network make it easy for parents and grand parents to push a pram.
Suitable age group: 1 to 6 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Located on the corner of Springvale Road, this reserve feels like a secluded park, with its natural boundaries of mature Pine trees (on the adjoining road reserve), eucalypts and other species of trees on all boundaries.
There is also an informal path formed by residents walking between Garden Road and Springvale Road.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
We issue infringements that relate to:
Hampshire Reserve Playground offers a variety of activities for all ages.
The play unit caters for young children with a double slide and underdeck activities including squeeze bars and a shop panel. There is a junior monkey bar, spring rocker, swings and a basketball ring. This “L” shaped reserve links Hampshire Road with Colston Close and the Koonung Creek Linear Park.
Suitable age group: 2 - 12 years.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Dirlton Reserve is a mixture of pine trees and native vegetation located in a buffer zone of remnant indigenous vegetation and is close to Iona Reserve, providing a contrasting experience and a great source of unstructured play opportunities for children of all age. ...
Dirlton Reserve is a mixture of pine trees and native vegetation located in a buffer zone of remnant indigenous vegetation and is close to Iona Reserve, providing a contrasting experience and a great source of unstructured play opportunities for children of all age.
The bushland is considered a high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. There is no path network within this reserve. The development of informal paths will improve access to pursue passive nature activities.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Catering for young children, Corroboree Reserve playground features a junior unit with slide, spinner and swings. The Reserve is in close proximity to Chatsworth Quadrant local shops, Templestowe Pre-school and Templestowe Primary School. The reserve is fenced.
Suitable age group: 2 to 6 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Located on the corner of Wallmah Close and Wood Street, Wallmah Reserve is prominently located, with a group of large Pine trees defining its landscape character. Given the topography and table drain on Wood Street, the accessibility of the Reserve is quite limited.
Ruffey Creek Linear Park is located 100 metres away to the west. Wombat Bend playspace is located 500 metres away to the north-west, while the proposed Swilk Reserve playspace will be located 400 metres away to the south-east.
This reserve has very low priority for further development. Improved accessibility and landscape management are the key actions. A more substantial upgrade may wait until the Pine trees have reached the end of their useful life.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
This steeply sloping reserve is a pedestrian link between Browning Drive and Whitehall Court.
A concrete path winds down the slope from Whitehall Court around an old Pine tree windbreak connecting Larnaca Reserve and nearby primary schools.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Join The Men’s Table for an evening of food and laughter in celebration of Men's Health Week.
What can you expect from the evening?
Hear from The Men’s Table, a men’s peer support group that meets at The Grand Hotel over dinner once a month to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of like-minded men.
No membership fee, just the cost of your meal each month.
This event is proudly supported by Manningham City Council and Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
About the Men's Table
The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives with other men.
The Men’s Table creates a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie that is lacking for many men, even for some who already have a group of mates.
The Men’s Table began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and has since become a national charity and grown to 59 tables across Australia.
This evening will give you an insight into what it is like to be part of a Men’s Table and how it benefits the community as a whole. We’ll also provide details on how to join a Men’s Table for those men interested in joining.
Fullwood Reserve provides pedestrian and bicycle access from Fullwood Parade to a secondary entrance into Our Lady of the Pines Primary School. The bench seating, drink fountain and shady trees make it an ideal place for parents to collect their children and stay for a chat.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Whipstick Gully Reserve is fairly steep and has limited access to the land at either end. The adjacent road provides the pedestrian link between Yarra Street and Warrandyte State Park and also provides carparking for the Park and Yarra Street shopping strip.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
