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About us
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Major Council projects
- Community centre in Donnybrook
- Doreen dirt jumps
- Findon Road extension
- HR Uren Recreation Reserve redevelopment
- Laurimar Recreation Reserve upgrade
- Mernda Adventure Park precinct
- Mernda Social Support Centre
- Mill Park Basketball Stadium
- Norris Bank Reserve upgrade
- Redleap Recreation Reserve
- Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda
- Riverside Reserve redevelopment
- Whittlesea Park
- Whittlesea Public Gardens redevelopment
- Whittlesea skate park and BMX track upgrade
- Yale Drive road resurfacing
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Waste & Environment
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Bins and waste
- A-Z guide to waste and recycling
- Bin collections
- Bundled branch collection
- Cancel your extra bin
- 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
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- Zero Net Emissions
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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
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- 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 and spas
- When you need a building permit
- Works in road reserve permit (vehicle crossover)
- Difference between planning and building
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Future development plans
- Green Wedge Management Plan
- Housing Diversity Strategy - managing housing growth in the established suburbs
- Place snapshots: a guide to development in your area
- Proposed Development Plan – Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street , Epping
- Proposed Development Plan – 481 Cooper Street, Epping
- Proposed Development Plan: Precinct 2A Doreen
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Planning
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- Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Have your planning permit fast tracked
- Making changes to your heritage property
- Planning permit process
- Planning services & online forms
- Planning fees
- Site Environmental Management Plan
- Subdivisions
- What is planning?
- Standard drawings and engineering guidelines
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Planning Scheme and Amendments
- 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 C255wsea - Application of the Public Acquisition Overlay
- Amendments to the planning scheme
- Planning Scheme Review
- Amendment C271wsea - Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve
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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
- City Safety and Amenity permits
- Financial Wellbeing booklet
- Fundraising permits
- Information for community groups
- Support, financial hardship and emergency relief services
- Young people (aged 10-24)
- Love Where We Live
- People with disability
- Seniors and aged
- Citizenship & multicultural services
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Grants, awards and competitions
- City of Whittlesea Neighbour Day Grants Program (NDGP)
- Community Event Funding Program
- Cultural Heritage Grants
- Female Inclusion in Sport Grants
- Gardening Together Again Grant - Round 2
- Grant Recipients
- Shopfront Improvement Pilot Program (SIPP)
- Sustainable land management grants and incentives
- Whittlesea Community Awards
- Pets and animals
- Volunteering
- Parking, Roads & Footpaths
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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 buses 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
- Business Permits overview
- 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
Programs to help launch your business idea
Most businesses in the City of Whittlesea are sole operators. We can support you to start, maintain and grow your business.
Thinking of launching your own business? Here are some links to get help you get started.
Free one-hour business mentoring
Contact us to book in for your free session which will help you get started on your business journey. Contact us on 9217 2278 or email business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Small Business Victoria
Learn about all aspects of running your business such as starting up, business plans and marketing. Read more online.
Australian Taxation Office
The ATO offers workshops to help you learn about record keeping and business tax basics. Read more.
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
Individuals not in employment, education or training who are interested in running their own business may be eligible for the Federal Government's New Business Assistance program. Read more.
Small Business Mentoring Service
SBMS is a not-for-profit that provides advice around running a business or other industry-specific insights. Read more.
Explore being my own boss
Each year the Australian Government offers 1000 places to its Exploring Being My Own Boss workshop. Read more.
Stepping Stones to Small Business
Small business training and support for women of refugee, migrant, and asylum seeker backgrounds. Hosted by Brotherhood of St Laurence. Read more.