Yarra has become the first Council in Victoria to support the ‘Make Renting Fair’ campaign. Yarra Mayor, Councillor Amanda Stone, said that many renters currently face unfair treatment from landlords and insecure or short-term leases.

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Works will soon begin on the second stage of works to repair the roof at Fitzroy Town Hall. The works will involve replacing the slate tiles to ensure the roof is in good condition and water tight for the next 100+ years.

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The draft budget details the resources required over the next year to fund the large range of high quality services Yarra Council provides to its community.

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Yarra Council has decided to close its Atherton After School Care program in Fitzroy from July 2017 and assist the small number of families using the service to transition to other programs.

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The draft plan tells the story of Yarra and how we will continue to enhance the City's liveability and services. It outlines key areas of focus for Council, our measures of success and how we intend to deliver what we say we will.

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Council recently consulted the community on a previous version of the Draft Budget, which included a waste service charge. The charge proposed to introduce an additional charge for the weekly bin collection.

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Council recently commenced installation of 4,000 underground sensors in timed (but not paid) parking bays.

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The Minister for Local Government has requested Yarra Council review its proposed waste service charge to ensure compliance with both the Local Government Act and the Essential Services Commission’s (ESC) Fair Go Rates System Guidelines.

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Council will conduct an audit of apartment buildings to identify potential fire risks following the recent, tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London.

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Our customer service centres and libraries will be closed, while our leisure centres will operate on an adjusted timetable.

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Due to the Anzac Day public holiday on Wednesday 25 April, some of the services we offer will have altered opening hours.

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Rubbish and recycling, our libraries and services for older people received top marks in our latest customer satisfaction survey.

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On Friday 28 September, our opening hours will be affected by the Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday.

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On Christmas Eve, Monday 24 December, our customer service centres will close at 2pm and will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 27 December.

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As we approach the end of summer, we want to know what you think of the temporary outdoor dining spaces that have popped up across Yarra.

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Yarra City Council CEO Vijaya Vaidyanath has today announced her resignation from Council after almost a decade.

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Yarra City Council is encouraging safe and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations this holiday period.

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Your chance to advocate for people with disability in Yarra

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Yarra City Council will be marking January 26, 2022 with respect and sensitivity.

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Yarra City Council will discuss a report outlining suggested changes to the Councillor Code of Conduct at its meeting on March 8.

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