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About us
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- Our city
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Major Council projects
- Aboriginal Gathering Place
- Community centre in Donnybrook
- Doreen dirt jumps
- Findon Road extension
- Granite Hills Major Community Park
- HR Uren Recreation Reserve redevelopment
- Kelynack Recreation Reserve upgrades
- Mernda Adventure Park precinct
- Mernda Library
- Mernda Social Support Centre
- Mill Park Stadium
- Norris Bank Reserve upgrade
- Peter Hopper Lake revitalisation
- Redleap Recreation Reserve
- Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda
- Riverside Reserve redevelopment
- Whittlesea Park Master Plan
- Whittlesea Public Gardens redevelopment
- Whittlesea Skate Park and BMX Track upgrade
- Quarry Hills Connecting Trails
- Wollert Church relocation and restoration
- Advocacy Priorities
- News & publications
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Waste & Environment
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Bins and waste
- A-Z guide to waste and recycling
- Bin collections
- Braille bin stickers
- Bundled branch collection
- Cancel your extra bin
- Container Deposit Scheme
- Damaged bin repair or replacement bins
- E-waste
- Food and garden waste bin
- Food waste recycling
- Glass recycling
- Hard rubbish collection
- Needle and syringe disposal
- Order new bins
- Order extra bins
- Report dumped rubbish and litter
- Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030
- Waste and recycling facilities
- Rural land management
- Zero Net Emissions
- Living Green
- Stormwater and rainwater
- Trees and plants
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Bins and waste
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Building, Planning & Development
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Building and construction approvals
- Apply for certificates, plans and property information
- Asset protection permit
- Community infrastructure levy
- Development, infrastructure and open space contributions to local suburbs
- Download a building form
- Hoarding permit for building works
- How to apply for a building permit
- Infrastructure protection permit
- Other building matters to consider
- Submit an online building request
- Swimming pool, spas and safety barrier regulations
- When you need a building permit
- Works in road reserve permit
- Difference between planning and building
- Future development plans
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Planning
- Advertising
- Do I require a planning permit?
- Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Have your planning permit fast tracked
- Making changes to your heritage property
- Planning for Biodiversity Policy
- Planning permit process
- Planning services & online forms
- Planning fees
- Site Environmental Management Plan
- Subdivisions
- What is planning?
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Planning Scheme and Amendments
- Amendments to the planning scheme
- Planning Scheme Review
- Amendment - 149 McKimmies Road, Bundoora
- Amendment C226 - Sign Policy
- Amendment C230 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme - 25 Vearings Road, Epping
- Amendment C236 – 18 Development Boulevard, Mill Park
- Amendment C241 - Shenstone Park Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)
- Amendment C251wsea - 307 Bridge Road, Mernda and 390 Masons Road, Mernda
- Amendment C255wsea - Application of the Public Acquisition Overlay
- Amendment C271wsea - Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve
- Guidelines and Standard Drawings
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Building and construction approvals
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Community Support
- Aboriginal community
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Children and families
- Child Safety
- Childcare centres
- Children with additional needs
- Family Day Care
- Family violence support service information
- Immunisation for babies and children
- Kindergarten applications
- Maternal and child health services
- Modelling Respect and Equality Program (MoRE)
- Playgroups
- Primary schools
- School holiday care
- Secondary schools
- Training and education for parents, carers and professionals supporting families
- Victorian Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
- City Safety and Amenity permits
- Financial Wellbeing booklet
- Fundraising permits
- Information for community groups
- Support, financial hardship and emergency relief services
- Young people (aged 10-25)
- Love Where We Live
- People with disability
- Seniors and aged
- Citizenship & multicultural services
- Grants, awards and competitions
- Pets and animals
- Parking, Roads & Footpaths
- Health & Safety
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Arts, Events & Recreation
- Active Whittlesea
- Organising an event
- Parks and playgrounds
- Things to see and do
- Venues for hire
- Libraries and neighbourhood houses
- Community bus for hire
- Community gardens
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Sports facilities and clubs
- Book a sports ground
- Epping Soccer Stadium
- Find local sport and leisure clubs
- Find your local tennis club
- Football and cricket ovals for public use
- GE3 - Challenging gender stereotypes in sport
- Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium
- Mill Park Basketball and Netball Stadium
- Skate parks and BMX tracks
- Soccer pitches for public use
- Swimming pools and leisure centres
- Tennis and basketball courts for public use
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For Business
- Investing in Whittlesea
- Operating a business
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Starting a business
- Business Permits overview
- Business permits self-assessment checklist
- Buying or selling a food, public health or accommodation business
- Extend your footpath trading zone
- Footpath trading permit
- Market stalls and food trucks
- Shared housing requirements
- Social Enterprises
- Starting a business
- Starting a food business
- Starting a public health or accommodation business
- Types of food and health business we monitor
- Support for business
- Tenders
Love Where We Live
Whether you’re new to the municipality or just moved suburbs, this page provides quick access to useful information to help you feel right at home.
If you are new to Australia, you can also find useful information by visiting the Live in Melbourne website.
Around the house
Check when your bins need to go out, what goes in each bin and how to book a hard waste collection.
If you live in the City of Whittlesea, you are responsible for maintaining the nature strip outside your house. Check Council guidelines before making any changes to this space.
Information about fencing your property and how to resolve any disputes with your neighbours.
Useful information for pet owners, including registering your pet, lost and found pets and keeping multiple animals.
Our community
Community and special interest groups
A great way to connect with other local people in your neighbourhood.
Information about Council’s local laws that everyone must follow.
Services for people with disabilities
Information about services, activities and facilities for local people with a disability
Our Community Development Officers send out a regular electronic newsletter so you know what’s happening locally. Community Development Officers work with community to create social connections and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Our Youth Services team provide a range of opportunities for young people aged 10 – 25 years to actively participate in their community. Our dedicated Youth Development Officers are here to listen to and advocate for young people. They aim to understand the needs of the community's youth and ensure access to programs, information, supports, and services that promote a sense of connection, engagement, interest, safety, and support.
List of early years education (kindergarten and preschools) and childcare centres in the City of Whittlesea.
List of local education providers across the municipality.
Find your local library branch or Neighbourhood House.
Council
Council can provide various free language services to help us communicate with you
Learn about the many services and facilities provided by Council.
Property owners in the City of Whittlesea pay rates each year. Find out more about paying your rates.