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  • Image of takeaway burger restaurant Polly employee standing at the 'hole in the wall' window

    Keeping Yarra in business through coronavirus

    Yarra City Council today announced $160,000 of new grants to support our businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our Supporting Local Business quick response grants will provide a lifeline to local businesses and sole traders struggling with the effects of physical distancing and forced closures. They are aimed at helping businesses and sole traders with making the switch to online trading, improving their shopfronts, marketing and business planning and getting vital training. Small businesses can apply for up to two grants, to a maximum total of $5,000. Sole traders are also eligible for up to two grants, to a maximum total of $2,000. The initiative – part of Yarra’s $7.46 million COVID-19 Community and Economic Support Package announced in early-April – was endorsed at last night’s Council Meeting, the first to be conducted entirely online. The grants follow the Creative Business and Community, Addressing Family Violence and Promoting Food Security grants announced in April 2020. Yarra is committed to ensuring our vibrant hospitality, creative and retail industries adapt to the challenges of COVID-19 and can take advantage of a different economic landscape as we head towards recovery. More grants for Yarra’s community are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as we continue to roll out our $7.64 million support package. Apply now Applications close at 11.59pm on X May 2020. For more information and to apply for a grant, visit yarracity.vic.gov.au/covidgrants
  • Proposed concept for the Richmond Town Hall streetscape

    Enhancing the streetscape at Richmond Town Hall

    We're improving the streetscape outside the Richmond Town Hall and former police building, and want to hear your thoughts on some draft designs. These upgrades will increase greenery and provide a more enjoyable visitor experience to the area. What's proposed The proposed draft Concept Design aims to: recognise and celebrate the civic importance of Richmond Town Hall and the former Police Station provide an attractive and flexible space with different types of seating include tree planting and greenery to enhance the current streetscape be respectful to its setting and provide an understated approach to highlight the surrounding buildings' heritage These upgrades only focus on the public spaces outside the Richmond Town Hall and former Police Station. Have your say Share your feedback with us by taking a quick survey at Your Say Yarra. Consultation ends Thursday 19 March 2020.
  • Blue box with text saying 'Coronavirus update'

    Stay home, stay safe: Stage 4 restrictions are now in place

    Yesterday, the Premier announced a State of Disaster for Victoria, with tighter Stage 4 restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities. How does this affect me? A curfew is now in place in metropolitan Melbourne from 8pm to 5am every evening. During this time, you’re only allowed to leave your home for work, essential health, care or safety reasons. If you have to go out during the day (5am to 8pm) for essential supplies or exercise, you must not travel more than 5km from where you live. If you’re going to the shops, only one person from your household is allowed to do so. Visit the DHHS coronavirus website for full details on these new restrictions. Why do we need these new restrictions? These are serious, although very necessary measures that follow continued new COVID-19 cases and deaths across Victoria. We know that many of you will be saddened and distressed by this news. We are too. But we’ve all got to do our part to protect our loved ones, essential workers and some of the most vulnerable people in Yarra – including our public housing residents, older people and people experiencing homelessness. We’re still here for you You can be assured that we’ll continue to deliver the essential services Yarra needs to keep moving. However, there are likely to be more impacts to some programs and services. We’ll know more following the Victorian Government’s announcements later today. These are tough times. Please be kind to each other, and check in on your friends, family and neighbours as often as you can. Stick to the rules – and wear a mask or face covering if you do have to go out for one of the permitted reasons. Get the support you need Remember that if you need support (like food packages, financial support or wellness tips), update on our services or information in your language, you can find everything on our Coronavirus Hub, or by calling us on 03 9205 5555.