Annual Budget 2025/26

Tell us what services are most important to you to help inform the Annual Budget 2025/26.

Play Strategy

We're now considering your feedback to help guide decision-making and priorities for the next 10 years.

A Strategy for Arts, Culture and Creativity

We're now reviewing your feedback.

Integrated Transport Strategy

We're currently reviewing your feedback to support the development of a new Integrated Transport Strategy.

Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character

We're now considering your feedback.

Cat Curfew

We're now considering your feedback on a cat curfew in our City.

Fair Access Policy

Council endorsed the Policy and Action Plan at the July 2024 Council meeting.

Highpoint Parking Plan

We're now considering your feedback to support the draft Highpoint Parking Plan.

The existing Footscray Hospital site

Council endorsed the Existing Footscray Hospital Advocacy Plan at its June 2024 meeting.

Updates to our Election Period and Public Transparency policies

Council endorsed both policies at the 21 May 2024 Council meeting.

Community Infrastructure Strategy

We are now considering your feedback.

Community Vision and Council Plan

Be part of the second conversation by completing our deliberative survey or attending a kitchen table conversation. Feedback closes midnight 15 December 2024.

Alcohol and Other Drugs

The Policy was endorsed at the May 2024 Council meeting.

Integrated Water Management Plan

The Plan was endorsed at the May 2024 Council meeting.

Social Justice Framework 2023-2033

The framework was endorsed the framework at the April 2024 meeting.

Nature Plan

We are now considering your feedback on the biodiversity and the natural environment. We will share a draft Nature Plan with the community in mid-2024.

Re-writing the future of Yarraville Library

Council endorsed the relocation of the library to the Bradmill Precinct at the September 2024 Council meeting.

Annual Budget 2024/25

The 2024/2025 Annual Budget was endorsed at the 18 June 2024 Council Meeting.

Yarraville Gardens Precinct Master Plan

Engagement has now closed. We are now reviewing feedback.

Aquatic Strategy

Aquatic Strategy endorsed by Council at the December 2023 meeting.

Updates to our Property Policies

All three policies were endorsed at the July 2023 Council meeting

Supporting seniors

This is one of our projects on the 2024 calendar.

Dempster Street Upgrades

Work on the Integrated Transport Strategy in 2024 will inform further work on this project.

Nature Strip Planting Policy and Guidelines

We are now considering your feedback on the new Nature Strip Planting Policy and revised Nature Strip Planting Guidelines.

We're Talking Walking

Walking Strategy 2023-2033 endorsed

Active and Healthy Ageing Community Advisory Committee

Expressions of Interest have now closed.

Supporting People with Disability

The Disability Action Plan was endorsed by Council on 18 April 2023.

Medium Density Guidelines

On 26 April 2023, Council adopted the Maribyrnong Medium Density Design Guide 2023.

Our engagement toolbox

We’re always happy to hear from you. Email us at communityengagement@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Budget 2023/24

The 2023/2024 Annual Budget was endorsed at the 20 June 2023 Council Meeting

Re-imagining your local library

Library Plan 2023-25 endorsed

Seddon Neighbourhood Plan

We're now considering your feedback.

Cycling in our City

We want to ensure anyone in our community who wants to ride a bike, can, regardless of ability or experience. Tell us what we can do to support you to give cycling a go.

Bike Sports in Maribyrnong

Bike Sports Infrastructure Development Plan endorsed

Nicholson Street Mall

New Play-Space at Nicholson Street Mall

Melon Street Bicycle Project

Council has resolved to work with government agencies to deliver improved cycling infrastructure in Braybrook

Barkly Street Streetscape Improvements

Council endorsed the Barkly Streetscape Improvements Plan on 13 December 2023.

Saltriver Place

On June 20, Council endorsed the transformation of the Saltriver Place car park to become grassed open space

McIvor Reserve draft Master Plan

Master Plan endorsed by Council on 29 March 2023

Sustainable Learning Portal

The portal has a new home - please visit our Council website to learn more: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Residents/Our-environment/Sustainable-Learning-Portal

Festival City Policy

The Maribyrnong Festival and Activation Framework 2022-2026 was endorsed by Council in October 2022.

We're proposing new heritage protections in West Footscray & surrounds

Proposed heritage planning amendment abandoned

How to improve air quality in Maribyrnong?

We're looking at air quality across the City of Maribyrnong to better understand what we can do to combat air pollution to support community health.

Looking after our unique heritage

Council endorsed the Heritage Strategy at the August 2024 City Development Delegated Committee meeting.

Reducing Harm from Gambling

New Policy Endorsed

We’re reviewing the way we care for your assets

The Asset Plan was endorsed by Council in June 2022.

Have a little one in nappies or planning to start a family?

We're undertaking a study on reusable nappy programs and are inviting the community to share their thoughts.

Projects in the suburb of Maribyrnong

To stay up-to-date with the latest information and details on future engagement opportunities, click the 'Follow' button on the project page.

Yarraville Village

Information about things happening in Yarraville Village, including temporary pop-up parks, outdoor dining opportunities and Master Plans.

Lae Street Nursery Advisory Group

Council endorsed the Concept Plan at the December 2023 meeting.

LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan

On Tuesday 18 October 2022, Council endorsed the LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan 2022-26.

Visioning Footscray

Over 300 residents shared their vision for Footscray to help guide future development.

Budget 2022/23

Council is proposing to spend $207 million dollars to support ongoing delivery of services and infrastructure during the coming financial year.

Governance Rules Amendment

Council is looking to slightly modify its Governance Rules – the rules that describe the way it conducts its formal business.

Let's talk: 26 January

Expressions of Interest for our First Nations Advisory Committee have now closed

Civic and Community Precinct

Council is moving to the next phase of planning for the Civic and Community Precinct with the first schematics providing an idea how the renovated Town Hall might look.

Medicinal cannabis

Medicinal Cannabis venture not proceeding after thorough assessment

Domestic Animal Management Plan

Street Sign Campaign

Rank our engagement scorecard!

LATM Study: Braybrook, Maidstone and Maribyrnong

We are undertaking studies in Braybrook (North), Maidstone and Maribyrnong (South) and are seeking feedback to understand road safety issues around walking and cycling

Putting Customers First

Council is committed to achieving customer service excellence and has developed a draft Strategy Putting Customers First.

10 Year Financial Plan

10 Year Financial Plan

Outdoor Dining Is Here to Stay

The Outdoor Trading Policy was endorsed at the November 2022 Council meeting.

Major Road Improvement Projects 2021

Council is seeking your feedback for major road projects across the city

Bunbury Streetscape Improvements

Streetscape Plan endorsed

Smart City Strategic Framework

Thank you to everyone who participated in the project - Council endorsed the framework on 14 June 2022

Maribyrnong People and Participation Strategy

Council approved the People and Participation Strategy in June 2022

Pennell Reserve Master Plan

The Master Plan was endorsed by Council at the December 2023 meeting.

Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan

Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan

Aligning Public Park and Recreation Planning Zones

Aligning Public Park and Recreation Planning Zones

Proposed upgrade of Skinner Reserve

We are keen to now understand how you feel the improvements we are proposing might meet your needs.

Education and Care Services Central Registration System

This engagement has closed

Polka Dot Road Safety Treatment

Polka dots are an innovative traffic calming treatment proven to reduce driver speeds in areas where there is the potential for conflict between vehicles and pedestrians.

Have your say on the future of Harris Reserve

As part of the Maribyrnong Open Space Strategy, Council is planning future upgrades to Harris Reserve that will meet the needs of our changing and growing community.

Council Plan Working Group and Focus Groups Feedback 2021

Council Plan Working Group and Focus Groups Feedback 2021

Birmingham Street Pocket Park

Council will be transforming the closed section of Birmingham Street, Yarraville (between Avoca Street and Pentland Parade) into a pocket park

Braybrook (south) Local Area Traffic Management Study

Braybrook (south) Local Area Traffic Management Study

Taking a principled approach: Draft Community Engagement Policy

Consultation has concluded

City of Maribyrnong Council Plan

On Tuesday 15 June, Council endorsed the Council Plan 2021-25.

Proposed redevelopment of 53 Wattle Road & 34 George Street, Maidstone

Council has resolved to progress a request for a combined amendment and planning permit application to facilitate a residential development in Maidstone.

Berbert Park Expansion

Raleigh Street Pop-up Park

Project update June 2023.

Birmingham Street Park School Survey 2020

Consultation has concluded

Maribyrnong Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan

At its meeting on 16 February 2021, Council endorsed its Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2021–2030.

Have your say on planning controls in the West Footscray neighbourhood

We are seeking changes to the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme to update land use zones and introduce built form guidelines to deliver on the West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan

Addressing the climate emergency

The Maribyrnong Climate Emergency Advisory Committee has now been appointed.

Harris and Cowper Street redevelopment

West Footscray Community Facilities Plan

West Footscray Community Facilities Plan

Clarke Street Park

Concept Plans endorsed by Council on 13 December 2023.

Maribyrnong City Council Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Maribyrnong City Council Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Maribyrnong Development Contribution Plan

A DCP has been prepared to help fund new infrastructure and to upgrade and replace existing infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing community

Robert Barrett Reserve Upgrade

Robert Barrett Reserve Upgrade

Have your say on Council's Governance Rules

This engagement has now closed

Introducing controls to protect significant trees (Amendment C163)

Introducing controls to protect significant trees (Amendment C163)

COVID-19 Community Survey

This consultation has now closed

Children, Young People and Their Families Strategy 2030

We're now considering your feedback to support the review of the Children, Young People and Their Families Strategy.

Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21 and Strategic Resource Plan

Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21 and Strategic Resource Plan

West Footscray Community Facilities Plan

Council endorsed further modifications and updates to the 2023 Master Plan at the August 2024 Council meeting.

NeXT: Footscray Library, Cultural and Community Hub

The draft concept designs for NeXT: Footscray Library, Cultural and Community Hub are open for public consultation and we would like to hear your feedback and ideas.

Central West Survey

Central West Survey

Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy

Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy

Maribyrnong Draft Bicycle Strategy 2019 - 2029

Stony Creek Future Directions Plan – 2019

Stony Creek Future Directions Plan – now closed

Harris Reserve playground upgrade

Harris Reserve playground upgrade

Vietnamese Museum

Village Green Playground Upgrade

The Village Green Playground is scheduled to be upgraded as part of Council’s 2019-20 Capital Works Program.

Local Area Traffic Management Study - Western End of Footscray

Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study aims to improve traffic congestion and road safety in the western end of Footscray.

Footscray Park Community Advisory Group Voting Now Closed

Voting is now closed for the five community representatives on Council's Footscray Park Community Advisory Group.

Footscray Park Community Advisory Group Nominations Now Closed

Nominations for five community representatives to the newly established Footscray Park Community Advisory Group (the Group) were open until 5pm on 27 September 2019.

Climate Emergency Advisory Group - register your interest

Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2019-2030

Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2019-2030

Local Area Traffic Management Study- western end of Footscray

Local Area Traffic Management Study- western end of Footscray

West Footscray Community Facilities Plan

(Draft) Public Toilet Plan 2019 - 2029

(Draft) Public Toilet Plan 2019 - 2029

Proposed Budget 19-20 - Strategic Resource Plan, Rating System Change

Proposed budget 2019-20 including the 2019-23 Strategic Resource Plan and Proposed change to system of valuing land and calculations of rates to CIV.

A new rate structure - what is the fairest way to implement change?

This consultation has now closed

Barkly Village West Footscray Amenity Survey

This consultation has now closed

Footscray Hub Design

Footscray Hub Design

(Draft) Paisley Street Streetscape Improvement Plan

Upgrading Hansen Reserve

Upgrading Hansen Reserve

Footscray Park

Council endorsed members for Footscray Park Advisory Committee at the September 2024 Council meeting.

Maternal & Child Health and Immunisation Survey

The Maribyrnong City Council is evaluating services provided to families with young children aged between 0-5 years and is seeking community feedback

Share your ideas towards achieving gender equity in 2030

Share your ideas towards achieving gender equity in 2030

Braybrook Aeroplane Park - Community Survey

Maribyrnong City Council is keen to hear from the community about their perception of safety at the new Braybrook Aeroplane Park playground

Yarraville Gardens Barbecue Area Upgrade

Council is seeking community feedback about the improvement works to the barbecue and picnic areas of Yarraville Gardens

Yarraville Shopping Centre Amenity Project

We are currently looking at ways to improve the general amenity of a number of shopping areas, and seeking community input

Youth Consultation - Maribyrnong Community Centre

The Maribyrnong Community Centre is keen to understand how it could be an asset for young people and is seeking feedback

What do you want at your neighbourhood house?

This consultation has now concluded

What do you think of the new I Heart Maribyrnong app

This consultation has now closed

Announcement: Stony Creek Recovery Stakeholder Advisory Group

Maribyrnong City Council is pleased to advise that the community has elected the following candidates to serve on the Stony Creek Recovery Advisory Panel

Draft Maribyrnong Libraries Plan 2019 - 2023

To respond to increasing demand and expectations, we have developed a draft Maribyrnong Libraries Plan 2019-2023. Have your say.

Kingsville / West Footscray Traffic Management Plan

Council invites you to let us know if proposed changes will improve safety, access, amenity, deter through traffic and encourage walking and cycling.

Gender Equity Investment and Action

The draft Gender Equity Strategy 2030 is our commitment to guide investment to achieve gender equity, prevent family violence and respond to victims of family violence

Draft Public Art Strategy 2019 - 29

The draft Public Art Strategy 2019 - 29 forms a key component of Council's new Arts and Culture Strategy.

Help Council fight the war on waste!

Maribyrnong City Council seeks the wisdom of the community to identify new ideas and priorities as part of the review of the ten year Waste Minimisation Strategy.

Joseph Road Precinct Development Contributions Plan

Council is seeking to amend the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme to collect contributions from developers building in the precinct to fund the required infrastructure.

Martin Reserve - Upgrade of dog off lead area

Council is planning an upgrade to Martin Reserve dog off lead area as part of the Open Space Capital Works Program.

Upgrading Rogers Reserve, Maidstone

Upgrading Rogers Reserve, Maidstone

West Footscray/ Kingsville Traffic Management Plan

Maribyrnong City Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management study in Kingsville/West Footscray to improve traffic management and road safety within the area.

Perceptions of Community Safety - Footscray Central Business District

This survey has now closed

Developing an Urban Forest Strategy

Our urban forest is a critical part of the health and livability of our City.

Two new bicycle repair stations

This consultation has now closed

Cruickshank Park Masterplan

Proposed Cruickshank Park and McNish Reserve Masterplan.

Proposed Amendment to the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme C147

Maribyrnong City Council proposes to reduce the need to apply for a planning permit for specific types of works that are located in Heritage Overlay areas.

Civic Facilities - discovering community wants and needs

Maribyrnong City Council is looking at upgrading it's facilities to ensure they reflect the wants and needs of our community.

Hansen Reserve Master Plan

The Hansen Reserve Master Plan has been refined following comments received from the community in May 2023.

Active Transport Advisory Committee – We want you!

Help us plan the future of pedestrian and cycle infrastructure in our City

West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan

West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

Breastfeeding Support Service feedback survey

Council is seeking feedback to plan and provide the best program to meet the needs of our families.

Disc Golf trial in Yarraville - give us your feedback!

This survey has now closed

Proposed Annual Budget 2018-19 and Strategic Resource Plan

Our 2018-19 Annual Budget continues to invest in a vision for a vibrant, diverse and progressive city with a sustainable future as outlined in our Council Plan 2017-21.

Nominate for our Disability Advisory Committee!

Be the voice of your community and advise Council on issues important to disability like the NDIS, disability policy, access and inclusion.

Arts & Culture in Maribyrnong

It is important that we continue to support and foster the arts in our community. To do this, we have developed a draft Arts and Culture Strategy 2018-2023.

Proposed parking changes Hillside Cresent, Maribyrnong

This consultation is now closed

What do you love about the Maidstone Community Centre?

West Footscray/Maidstone Traffic Management Plan update

West Footscray/Maidstone Traffic Management Plan update

NDIS in Maribyrnong

Gordon and Mephan Streets Maribyrnong

This consultation has now closed

Robert Barrett Reserve playing field upgrade

Robert Barrett Reserve playing field upgrade

Intercultural Maribyrnong

The Plan was endorsed at the December 2023 Council meeting.

Home care for senior residents under review

Home care for senior residents under review

Civic Awards - Nominations are now open!

Maribyrnong Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee

Council is putting together a Maribyrnong Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee to provide guidance and support on issues that affect the reconciliation process.

Korean War Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Footscray Promenade Concept Plan

Footscray Promenade Concept Plan

West Footscray and Maidstone Neighbourhood Plan

Council adopted the West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan at the City Development Special Committee meeting on 30 October 2018.

Due West Festival Review

We’d love your opinions about the City of Maribyrnong’s brand new DUE WEST Festival (10-27 August).

Upgrading Ash Reserve, Braybrook

Upgrading Ash Reserve, Braybrook

Seniors in Maribyrnong Help Shape Council Services

Art in Public Places

Alcohol and Other Drugs Draft Policy

This consultation has now closed

Reducing harm from gambling policy

Reducing harm from gambling policy

Licensed Premises Policy

Council has developed a local planning policy to guide planning applications for licensed premises.

Parking Management Community Advisory Group

Parking Management Community Advisory Group

Footscray Trugo Club site concept plan

Footscray Trugo Club site concept plan

Draft CCTV Policy

Draft CCTV Policy

Human rights and social justice affect us all - tell us what you think of our new draft Framework

Martin Reserve, West Footscray - Landscape Upgrade

This consultation has now closed

Tree replacement strategy for Angliss Reserve

Tree replacement strategy for Angliss Reserve

Naming of unnamed laneway off Parker Street, Footscray

This consultation has now closed

Renaming part of Moreland and Maribyrnong Streets, Footscray

Renaming part of Moreland and Maribyrnong Streets, Footscray

Quarry Park Draft Masterplan

Quarry Park Draft Masterplan

Growing Our Comunity Leadership Program 2017

Footscray CBD Amenity Project Results

Footscray CBD Amenity Project Results

Footscray CBD Amenity Project

Footscray CBD Amenity Project

Footscray Park Play Space

Footscray Park Play Space

The Scovell Reserve Final Masterplan is here!

The New Lance Reichstein Playground

This consultation has concluded

Destination Parking Management Policy

Destination Parking Management Policy

MacDonald A. Masterplan

MacDonald A. Masterplan

Workshop: Accessing data and evidence with .id

Workshop: Accessing data and evidence with .id

Yarraville Youth Consultation

Yarraville Youth Consultation

Saigon Welcome Arch Art Work

Saigon Welcome Arch Art Work

Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation Audience Survey

Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation Audience Survey

Help us shape Braybrook on Board for 2016

Help us shape Braybrook on Board for 2016

Maribyrnong City Council General Purpose Local Law 2015-2025

Maribyrnong City Council General Purpose Local Law 2015-2025

Braybrook on Board - Alumni Program

Braybrook on Board - Alumni Program

Footscray Park Play Space

Footscray Park Play Space

Open Space Strategy & Contributions Policy

Open Space Strategy & Contributions Policy