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Fact check Alphington Access All Abilities program
A recent article in the Leader newspaper included some misleading information about Yarra Council’s support for the Access All Abilities program at the Alphington Bowls Club. -
Council receives request from Minister on proposed waste service charge
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. -
Parkland to be restored to Edinburgh Gardens in upcoming works
Following on from our Enhancing Edinburgh Gardens Consultation, a section of the northern precinct in Edinburgh Gardens will soon be returned to parkland -
Statement from the Mayor on Councils Draft Budget and Proposed Waste Service Charge
This week, all Yarra residents and businesses will receive the latest Yarra News, with details of our draft Budget and Council Plan. Non-resident ratepayers will receive a letter outlining the proposed Budget and Waste Charge. -
Proposed new waste service charge
The proposed Waste Service Charge seeks to meet the rising cost of waste services and improve Council’s financial sustainability. -
Council decision on Atherton After School Care Program
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. -
Register for updates on M41 water main renewal project
Council is encouraging residents to register on the Melbourne Water website to receive updates on the M41 Water Main Renewal Project. -
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Draft Budget 2017-18
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. -
Draft Council Plan 2017-21
Setting Yarra’s vision for the next four years is a major priority for Council. -
Important changes at our Roseneath Recycling Centre in Clifton Hill
Important changes at our Roseneath Recycling Centre in Clifton Hill -
Heritage decision on 1954 Boiler House called in by Minister for Planning
The Minister for Planning has accepted Yarra Council’s request to ‘call-in’ a decision on whether the 1954 Boiler House on the former paper mill site in Alphington should be added to the Victorian Heritage Register. -
Council supports walk for refugees and asylum seekers
Council supported the Melbourne 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice on 9 April which aims to achieve more humane policies for people seeking asylum and refugee status. -
Dyer Street celebrates Tigers icon
Yarra Council has named a new retail and dining strip in honour of Richmond Football Club legend Jack Dyer following a groundswell of community support. -
Confirms support for a supervised injecting facility
Yarra Council has voted unanimously to advocate to the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroner’s recommendation for a trial of a medically supervised injecting facility (MSIF). -
Yarra Council takes the lead on International Women's Day
Yarra Council is celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 2017 with a call for other organisations to #BeBoldForChange and step up to forge a more gender inclusive world. -
Yarra Council welcomes new Yarra River protections
Yarra Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of better management and stronger protections for the Yarra River. -
Mayor calls on State Government to implement Coroners recommendations
Yarra City Mayor Cr Amanda Stone has urged the State Government to implement the Victorian Coroner’s recommendation for a trial of a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond. -
Parking sensors make sense
With demand for parking in Yarra far outstripping supply, we are exploring new ways to free-up spaces for residents and customers, and to make paid-parking fairer and easier for everyone. -
Minister to determine planning application for Collingwood Arts Precinct
The Minister for Planning has agreed to a request from Yarra Council to determine a planning application (PLN15/1032) for the Collingwood Arts Precinct (CAP) site at 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood. -
Yarra City Council calls for action on development issues
At its 22 November 2016 meeting, Council unanimously supported a series of motions to address the challenges brought by rapid and large scale development in the City, including strongly advocating to the state government on behalf of the Yarra community.