Eastern Melbourne
Maroondah City Council
Maroondah City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 6 recent meetings, including 6 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 4 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood, Gracedale Oval, Ringwood East.
- Meetings
- 6
- Substantive
- 6
- Articles
- 4
- Watch items
- 21
Latest
Maroondah abandons proposed rezonings on Ringwood roads
Proposed transport-zone changes on five Ringwood-area roads and two sites have been abandoned, while the remainder of amendment C155MARO was changed and adopted after submissions were considered.
Potential future change to the use or ownership of 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood for an aged-care partnership.
A council response is expected to a petition seeking fencing at Gracedale Oval, Ringwood East.
Planning scheme amendment C155MARO has progressed following public submissions and may affect development controls.
The adopted Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035 sets long-term cycling infrastructure direction.
Articles
Maroondah abandons proposed rezonings on Ringwood roads
Proposed transport-zone changes on five Ringwood-area roads and two sites have been abandoned, while the remainder of amendment C155MARO was changed and adopted after submissions were considered.
Maroondah survey results noted, but residents get no scores or service rankings
Council received and noted the 2026 survey outcomes, but the resolution contained no scores, percentages, service rankings or follow-up commitments.
Maroondah notes second-quarter capital works update for 2025-26
A quarterly report on the status of Maroondah City Council’s capital works program was received and noted at the February council meeting, alongside updates on council plan actions and service performance.
Maroondah seeks rezoning for Louisa Street site in Croydon
A Maroondah planning scheme amendment would change 3-5 Louisa Street from a local government public use zone to neighbourhood residential zoning, subject to state authorisation.
Decisions
Gracedale Oval fencing petition
Council received and noted a petition with 20 compliant signatures and an additional 309 signatures concerning fencing at Gracedale Oval, and noted that officers had considered response actions.
Residents’ requested fencing response remains an issue of interest for Ringwood East oval users.
Planning scheme amendment C155MARO
Council endorsed responses to submissions, made changes to planning scheme amendment C155MARO and resolved to advise submitters.
The amendment may affect planning and development outcomes in Maroondah.
Smoke and vape-free zone
Council endorsed the introduction of a 10-metre smoke and vape-free zone. The extract does not identify the location or start date.
The policy may restrict smoking and vaping in a specified public area once details are confirmed.
Documents for sealing endorsed
Council signed and sealed letters recognising employees for long service, including thirty years of service awards.
Administrative recognition item with no direct service impact but formal council endorsement.
Updated Financial Plan adopted
Council adopted the updated Financial Plan 2026/27-2035/36.
Shapes long-term financial planning and how council services and projects are funded.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Annual Budget adopted
Projects and capital works
Climate Adaptation Plan adopted
Funding and grants
Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026 funding allocations approved
Waste, water and environment
Climate Adaptation Plan adopted
Roads, traffic and parking
Bicycle network plan
Topics
2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey
Council received and noted the outcomes of the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.
The survey provides feedback on residents’ views of council services, although the extract contains no results or performance figures.
53 Bronhill Road aged-care proposal
The meeting extract records councillors considering a proposed partnership and sale of 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood, but does not include the complete resolution.
The land’s future use and ownership may affect local aged-care provision and the surrounding community.
Planning scheme amendment C155MARO
Council endorsed changes and responses to submissions for planning scheme amendment C155MARO.
Planning scheme changes can affect development controls and future proposals across Maroondah.
Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035
Council adopted the Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035.
The plan sets the long-term framework for cycling infrastructure and connections.
Advisory committee outcomes received
Council considered the Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 April 2026 and the Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 May 2026.
Shows ongoing input from disability and environment advisory bodies into council decision-making.
MAV State Council meeting outcomes noted
Council received outcomes from the Municipal Association of Victoria State Council meeting held on 29 May 2026.
May influence advocacy positions and sector-wide local government matters.
Instruments of appointment and authorisation considered
Council considered the committee meeting held on 18 May 2026 regarding instruments of appointment and authorisation to council.
Administrative governance item that supports council operations and delegations.
Waste minimisation policy considered
A waste minimisation policy 2026 item was listed and discussed.
Potentially relevant to household waste practices and environmental management, although the minutes excerpt does not show the final resolution.
Places
53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood
Proposed partnership and possible sale of land at 53 Bronhill Road
Gracedale Oval, Ringwood East
Petition concerning fencing at the oval
Croydon
Location of the land affected by the proposed planning scheme amendment.
Maroondah
Planning scheme amendment C155MARO
Council area
Whole-of-council area affected by the adopted plan, budget and financial policy.
Maroondah bicycle network
Adopted bicycle network plan
Wonga Ward
Mayor’s ward listed among attendees.
Barngeong Ward
Councillor ward listed among attendees.
Projects
Donwood Community Aged Care
Proponent of the proposed partnership and land sale at 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood.
Gracedale Oval
Facility associated with the fencing petition.
Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030
Adopted council strategy for arts and cultural development.
Maroondah City Council
Organisation holding the meeting and implementing the decisions.
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
Forum for the proposed state council motion on animal law reform.
Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035
Transport plan adopted by council.
2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey
Survey results received and noted by council.
Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030
Strategic plan adopted by council.