Learn more about Council’s advocacy priorities, development and infrastructure projects that support economic growth and prosperity for your community and the northern region.
Our community is growing fast. Home to 253,192 residents in 2024, our population is expected to increase almost 60% to 402,191 by 2041.
To keep up with this rapid population growth, we need support from both the State and Federal government.
It is essential we keep the needs of our growing community in mind in all future strategic planning activities, while actively campaigning for the State and Federal government to do the same.
Our key priorities
We rely on all levels of government to help provide the infrastructure and services our community needs. We advocate to the government to fund these priorities.
We are seeking State and Federal government co-investment in 12 key initiatives across five themes:
- housing
- community services and infrastructure
- public transport
- roads
- environmental sustainability.
Investment in these areas will create and enhance conditions for economic growth, liveability, and sustainability, benefiting our rapidly expanding and diverse population.
Read the advocacy prospectus for details of our campaigns.
Advocacy Prospectus 2025-29(PDF, 15MB)
Advocacy Prospectus 2025-29 (accessible)(DOCX, 362KB)
We invite the local business community to join us in advocating for key priorities to build our regional economy. Contact our Investment Attraction department for a confidential discussion at invest@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or call 03 9217 2170.
Download fact sheets
Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal fact sheet(PDF, 4MB)
Melbourne Food Innovation and Export Hub fact sheet(PDF, 4MB)
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