suburb/locality · 4 meetings
Eltham
Mentions
- Area directly affected by the naming proposal
- Location of the road works scheme and resident petition.
- Location of Jayson Avenue and the affected scheme area.
- Location of Mays Road, Kapili Way, John Street reserve naming proposal, and the Eltham Cenotaph referenced in meeting business.
- Residents in Eltham and nearby areas can still have a say in the naming proposal before Council makes the final call.
- Affected property owners in the scheme area will be levied charges to help fund the road upgrade.
Decisions
Reserve naming proposal in John Street, Eltham referred for final Council decision
The committee noted written and verbal submissions about the naming proposal and requested a further report to Council on 23 June 2026 to make the final decision on whether to proceed.
Residents in Eltham and nearby areas can still have a say in the naming proposal before Council makes the final call.
Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme declared
Council declared a special charge under the Local Government Act for the sealing and upgrade of Jayson Avenue, Eltham, applying to specified properties on Jayson Avenue and Homestead Road. The estimated total project cost is $389,000.
Affected property owners in the scheme area will be levied charges to help fund the road upgrade.
View Hill Crescent petition referred for investigation
Council received a petition with 29 signatures seeking urgent sealing of View Hill Crescent between numbers 1 and 21 in Eltham, along with drainage, flooding and safety works, and referred it to the Chief Operating Officer for investigation and response.
Residents in the area can expect officer review and a response on the road, drainage and safety concerns raised.
Jayson Avenue special charge scheme consultation closed with no submissions
The committee noted that no written submissions or objections were received by the closing date regarding the proposed special charge scheme for sealing and upgrading Jayson Avenue in Eltham.
Affected property owners and nearby residents can expect the proposal to progress without recorded objections at this consultation stage.
Mays Road and Kapili Way special charge schemes abandoned
Council abandoned further investigation into proposed special charge schemes for Mays Road and Kapili Way in Eltham, including a Kapili Way-only option, because property owner support did not reach the 60% threshold. A three-year moratorium will apply from 24 February 2026 and affected owners will be notified.
Affected property owners in Eltham will not face the proposed road-sealing charge scheme during the moratorium period.
North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club loan guarantee and lease supported
Council agreed to act as loan guarantor for North Eltham Wanderers Cricket Club to settle an outstanding contribution for the 2020 Pavilion Project, and to execute a new lease for the club’s use of the pavilion at Eltham North Reserve.
This supports the club’s ongoing use of local sporting facilities and helps resolve funding for pavilion works.
Topics
Naming proposal consultation for Reserve in John Street, Eltham
The committee considered submissions received under the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria and Council’s Community Engagement Policy, then deferred a final decision to Council.
This affects local place naming and may influence how the reserve is identified and used in future.
Jayson Avenue road sealing and upgrade proposal
Council had previously resolved on 9 December 2025 to give public notice of its intention to declare a special charge scheme for Jayson Avenue in Eltham. Public notice was advertised on 18 December 2025, and affected property owners were notified directly.
This relates to funding and delivery of road works on Jayson Avenue, with costs affecting properties liable under the scheme.
Notice of motion on vandalism of war memorials
A notice of motion reaffirmed condemnation of vandalism of war memorials and support for rapid repair, cooperation with Victoria Police, and possible recovery of repair costs from offenders.
Signals Council’s position on protecting memorials such as the Eltham Cenotaph.
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