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Nillumbik Shire Council
Nillumbik Shire Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 7 recent meetings, including 7 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 6 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Projects and capital works, Budget, rates and governance, Eltham, Greensborough.
- Meetings
- 7
- Substantive
- 7
- Articles
- 6
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Nillumbik adopts three-year rating plan, backs Eltham levy
Nillumbik Shire Council has adopted its Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029 and declared a $143,000-a-year special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre.
Rates and charges may change under the adopted Revenue and Rating Plan and the Eltham Town special rate levy.
Milthorpe Road residents and property owners will not see the proposed sealing scheme proceed at this stage.
Community advisory input on environment and sustainability matters will continue through the newly endorsed ESAC members.
Council officers have updated planning authorisations, which may affect how planning matters are processed.
Articles
Nillumbik adopts three-year rating plan, backs Eltham levy
Nillumbik Shire Council has adopted its Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029 and declared a $143,000-a-year special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre.
Nillumbik progresses temporary labour hire contract with options to 2029
A council tender for vendor neutral temporary labour hire was considered at the February meeting, with an initial one-year term and extension options that could run through to 2029.
13-lot Plenty subdivision approved with drainage and stormwater works conditions
Nillumbik’s Planning and Consultation Committee backed a permit for 17-29 Butlers Road, with conditions requiring endorsed drainage plans, council-supervised works and completion of stormwater infrastructure before compliance is issued.
No objections lodged as Jayson Avenue charge scheme heads to April council decision
Nillumbik’s Planning and Consultation Committee has noted no submissions were received on a proposed special charge scheme to seal and upgrade Jayson Avenue in Eltham, with a final declaration report due next month.
Bourchiers Road construction contract approved, with works due to start in April
Nillumbik Shire Council has awarded the construction contract for the Bourchiers Road Special Charge Scheme, with works scheduled to run from 1 April to 28 August 2026.
Nillumbik notes March financial report as capital works spend reaches $20.6 million
Council’s March quarter report showed rates income tracking broadly to plan, $20.6 million spent on capital works and $2 million in loan repayments made by 31 March.
Decisions
Adopted Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029
Council formally adopted the plan after public consultation and authorised the CEO to publish notice of the decision.
Sets how Council will raise revenue and structure rates over the next three years, affecting households and businesses.
Endorsed ESAC membership
Council endorsed the recommended 11 community members for the 2026-2028 Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Shapes community input into climate, biodiversity and land management advice to Council.
Declared special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre
Council declared a special rate levy for the Eltham Town Activity Centre for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with an annual value of $143,000 each year.
Creates a dedicated funding stream for activity centre-related work that may affect local traders and property owners.
Ward meeting and communications policy adopted
Council endorsed the Councillor Ward Meeting and Ward Communications Policy to formalise processes for ward meetings and ward-based communications, including transparency around costs and staff resourcing.
Residents may see a more consistent and transparent approach to councillor-led ward meetings and local communications.
Issues
Projects and capital works
Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme declared
Budget, rates and governance
Adopted Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029
Waste, water and environment
Endorsed ESAC membership
Planning, development and housing
Permit supported for 13-lot subdivision at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty
Funding and grants
Declared special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre
Roads, traffic and parking
Permit supported for 13-lot subdivision at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty
Topics
Annual Community Survey results
Council noted the 2026 survey findings, which measure community satisfaction and sentiment on Council services and issues affecting Nillumbik.
Provides a public snapshot of resident views that can influence service priorities.
Council Plan quarterly performance
Council received the Q3 report for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; of 35 quarterly actions, 3 were completed, 30 on track and 2 had minor issues.
Shows progress on Council commitments and where delivery is lagging.
Advisory committee records and memberships
Council noted advisory committee minutes and endorsed committee memberships, including ESAC and Living & Learning Nillumbik.
Affects who advises Council on community, environment and learning matters.
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.
Draft Budget 2026-2027 and Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029 submissions
The agenda included this item, but the provided extraction does not show a substantive decision or outcome.
Potentially relevant to rates and spending, but no clear change or decision is visible in the extracted text.
Advisory committee minutes noted
Council noted minutes from the Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting held 18 February 2026 and the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee meeting held 27 February 2026.
This signals the issues being considered through Council's advisory committees, including sustainability and accessibility matters.
Informal meetings records received
Council received records for recent informal meetings of councillors, including a councillor briefing, a council meeting pre-meet, and a planning and consultation committee pre-meet.
This supports transparency about non-decision-making councillor meetings.
Confidential CEO employment matter considered in closed session
Council resolved to close the meeting to the public to consider a confidential item titled 'CEO Employment Matters - Mid Year Review'.
The matter was handled in confidential session due to personal information protections, so no public detail was provided.
Places
Eltham
Area directly affected by the naming proposal
Greensborough
Location of the council meeting and council offices.
Jayson Avenue, Eltham
Special charge scheme declared for sealing and upgrade works.
Homestead Road, Eltham
One affected property in the Jayson Avenue special charge scheme is located here.
View Hill Crescent, Eltham
Resident petition sought urgent sealing, drainage remediation and safety works between numbers 1 and 21.
Jayson Avenue
Proposed special charge scheme for sealing and upgrade.
Eltham Town Activity Centre
Special rate levy declared for 2026-2029.
Milthorpe Road, Diamond Creek
Special charge scheme for sealing was abandoned.
Projects
Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme
Road upgrade funding scheme formally declared by Council.
Nillumbik Shire Council
Decision-making authority for all meeting items.
Eltham Town Activity Centre
Subject of the special rate levy.
Bourchiers Road Special Charge Scheme
Project for which Council awarded a construction contract.
Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool Heating Plant Upgrade
Project approved for contract award.
Booked Kerbside Hard/Green Waste Collection
Major waste service contract approved by Council.
Car Parks for Commuters Project - Eltham Station Car Park
Confidential item considered after the meeting closed to the public.
Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029
Council’s adopted revenue and rating framework.
Next steps
Meetings