On 19 June 2020 the Acting Minister for Local Government appointed the Panel of Administrators for the City of Whittlesea and appointed Ms Lydia Wilson as Chair of the Panel. The Panel of Administrators comprises of Ms Lydia Wilson and Ms Peita Duncan who will undertake the duties of the Council of the City of Whittlesea until the October 2024 Local Government Election.
21 February - Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea - 7:30pm (Community forum to be held prior to meeting)
21 March - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
18 April - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
16 May - Barry Road Community Activity Centre 36 Barry Road, Thomastown - 7:30pm (Community forum to be held prior to meeting)
27 June - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
18 July - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
15 August - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
19 September - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
17 October - Galada Community Centre 10A Forum Way, Epping - 7:30pm (Community forum to be held prior to meeting)
21 November - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
19 December - Council Chamber, Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang - 6:30pm
You can now see how decisions are made by watching our Council Meetings live on YouTube.
You can turn on closed captions by clicking the “CC” icon at the bottom of the YouTube videos.
You'll also be able to view the meeting the next day as the link will remain on our website for at least a year.
The Governance Rules of the City of Whittlesea are made in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.
These Rules determine the way in which Council will:
These Rules also include:
Council's Governance Rules were updated at its Council Meeting on 19 September 2022.
Residents and ratepayers of the City of Whittlesea may submit questions up to the advertised commencement time of a scheduled Council Meeting.
Council is committed to ensuring that all residents and ratepayers can contribute to Council’s democratic process so if you are unable to provide your question in writing and/or in English and would like to make alternate arrangements, please call our Governance Team before a Council Meeting on 9217 2294 to discuss other ways to submit your question.
You are not required to attend the Council Meeting for your question to be read out and a response provided at the meeting.
If you would like to speak to your question at the Council Meeting, please indicate this when submitting your question.
Please note, a maximum of two questions per person, can be submitted per meeting.
You can submit your question using the form below or by emailing info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
Priority will be given to questions that relate to matters listed in the Agenda (including speaking to a Petition or Joint Letter) and those submitted prior to 12pm on day of the meeting.
Any questions submitted after 12pm on the day of the meeting may be read if there is sufficient time, otherwise, will be carried over to the next Council Meeting.
You can submit your question form by:
Council is committed to ensuring that all residents and ratepayers can contribute to Council’s democratic process so if you have any special requirements, please call our Governance Team before a Council Meeting on 9217 2294.
Any member of the public can attend Council Meetings to hear what is going on.
The meetings involve decision-making on topics including:
You can find information about how Whittlesea Council is governed in our Governance Rules and the Common Seal and Conduct at Meetings Local Law 2020. The Governance Rules were adopted on 19 September 2022.
These documents regulate: