Eastern Melbourne
Maroondah City Council
Maroondah City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 5 recent meetings, including 5 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 2 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Croydon, Maroondah.
- Meetings
- 5
- Substantive
- 5
- Articles
- 2
- Watch items
- 20
Latest
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.
Community, arts and service-agreement grants will be distributed to selected organisations and projects.
The Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030 will guide council’s reconciliation actions and partnerships.
Environment and disability advisory committee input was considered, which may shape future council programs and services.
The 2026/27 budget and long-term financial plan will guide council spending, service delivery and capital works.
Articles
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
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.
Service agreements project allocations approved
Council approved the recommended allocations for projects through service agreements and directed organisations to be advised of the outcome.
Affects which community projects and services receive council support.
Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026 funding allocations approved
Council approved the recommended funding allocations to individuals and organisations through the Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026.
Supports local arts and cultural activities through grant funding.
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.
Annual Budget adopted
Council adopted the Annual Budget 2026/27 as presented.
Determines council spending, rates pressure and delivery of local services and works for the coming year.
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
Topics
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.
Chief Executive Officer authorised to make immaterial changes
Council authorised the CEO to make immaterial changes connected to the adopted planning and budget documents.
Allows final formatting or minor corrections without changing the substance of the adopted plans.
Councillor representation reports
Councillors provided reports on external meetings and community engagements held during March and April 2026.
Shows the range of partnerships, events and community issues being represented on behalf of residents.
Open forum and public participation
The open forum was held and later closed at 8:35pm.
Indicates a public opportunity to raise issues directly with council.
Financial report - six months ending December 2025
A financial report for the six months ending December 2025 was considered at Item 4, but the extracted text does not include the full resolution or any specific spending decision.
This relates to council finances, but the available text does not confirm any direct budget change or service impact.
Places
Croydon
Location of the land affected by the proposed planning scheme amendment.
Maroondah
Council area covered by the meeting decisions and programs.
Council area
Whole-of-council area affected by the adopted plan, budget and financial policy.
Wonga Ward
Mayor’s ward listed among attendees.
Barngeong Ward
Councillor ward listed among attendees.
Bungalook Ward
Councillor ward listed among attendees.
Jubilee Ward
Councillor ward listed among attendees.
McAlpin Ward
Councillor ward listed among attendees.
Projects
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 Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030
Strategic plan adopted by council.
Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026
Funding program with allocations approved by council.
Community Grants Program 2026/27
Funding program with allocations approved by council.
Climate Adaptation Plan 2026-2031
Adopted council plan addressing climate resilience and adaptation.
Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C161maro
Proposal to rezone 3-5 Louisa Street, Croydon.
Next steps
Meetings