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Nillumbik Shire Council
Nillumbik Shire Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 13 recent meetings, including 13 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 10 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Projects and capital works, Budget, rates and governance, Greensborough, Eltham.
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- Substantive
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Latest
764 Nillumbik residents call for fossil-fuel levy to fund climate costs
The “Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share” petition seeks a federal Climate Compensation Fund, but Council has referred it for investigation rather than backed the proposal.
The annual financial and performance statements will proceed to finalisation following any required auditor changes.
The statements will provide public information about Council’s finances, service performance and sustainable capacity for 2025-2026.
No new rates, fees, services, infrastructure projects or planning decisions were recorded in the supplied meeting content.
Cassells Road sealing works are scheduled from 7 September 2026 to 29 January 2027.
Articles
764 Nillumbik residents call for fossil-fuel levy to fund climate costs
The “Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share” petition seeks a federal Climate Compensation Fund, but Council has referred it for investigation rather than backed the proposal.
Nillumbik keeps fortnightly red bins after weekly Victorian proposal
The council will lobby the Victorian Opposition to preserve local control of waste services and oppose rate-capping municipal waste charges.
Jayson Avenue owners face construction after $312,921 contract awarded
MJ Construction Group Pty Ltd will carry out the Nillumbik Shire Council project from 7 September to 18 December 2026 under the Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme.
305-signature petition fails to stop Challenger Street BMX park plan
A 305-signature petition opposed the Challenger Street Reserve site, but the BMX park concept won 82 per cent support in a 343-response survey.
Nillumbik ratepayers facing hardship get clearer payment support rules
Ratepayers facing financial difficulty will have a standard framework for assistance and payment arrangements under Nillumbik’s updated policy.
Wattle Glen owners face proposed charge for $971,000 Lorimer Road upgrade
Twenty-three Wattle Glen properties are included in a proposed $971,000 special charge scheme for sealing and upgrading part of Lorimer Road.
Diamond Creek planning rules changed before ministerial sign-off
Nillumbik Shire Council backed a change to Amendment C144nill, removing notice and review provisions from Clause 7.0 before the plan goes to the Minister for Planning.
Diamond Creek shed rebuild, Susan Street Oval upgrade funded in Nillumbik budget
Nillumbik Shire Council has backed 2026-27 spending that includes the Diamond Creek Men’s Shed rebuild, Susan Street Oval drainage works and a 68-action annual plan.
68-action plan sets Nillumbik’s work program for 2026-27
Residents now have a clearer view of what Nillumbik Shire Council plans to deliver next year, with a 68-action program backing the second year of its 2025-2029 council plan.
Nillumbik locks in waste charges up to $1,275.95 for 2026-27
Nillumbik Shire Council has declared 2026-27 waste management charges, including a separate $177.22 fee for eligible elderly persons and disability units.
Decisions
2025-2026 financial and performance statements approved in principle
Council approved in principle the 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report and 2025-2026 Performance Statement. The statements had been reviewed by external auditors on behalf of the Victorian Auditor General and recommended by the Audit and Risk Committee.
The documents report Council’s financial position and service-performance results for the 2025-2026 financial year.
Authority granted to sign final statements
The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Chief Executive Officer were authorised to sign the final annual financial and performance statements after any auditor-recommended or agreed changes are made. The resolution was carried unanimously.
This enables the statements to proceed through the formal audit and reporting process.
Cassells Road sealing contract
Council approved Contract 2526-050 for Cassells Road sealing construction at $564,235.90 plus $112,847.18 contingency, excluding GST. Works are scheduled from 7 September 2026 to 29 January 2027. The CEO or delegate may approve variations within the approved project budget.
Residents and road users near Cassells Road may experience construction activity and improved road conditions during the works period.
Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme construction
Council approved Contract 2526-068 for Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme construction at $312,921.40 plus $62,584.28 contingency, excluding GST. Works are scheduled from 7 September 2026 to 18 December 2026. Variations above the approved budget would require a further Council resolution.
Affected Jayson Avenue property owners and road users may experience construction impacts, with the project delivered through a special charge scheme.
Issues
Projects and capital works
Cassells Road sealing contract
Budget, rates and governance
2025-2026 financial and performance statements approved in principle
Waste, water and environment
Waste service autonomy and proposed weekly red-bin policy
Funding and grants
Events Policy 2026–2030
Planning, development and housing
Permit supported for 13-lot subdivision at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty
Community services and facilities
BMX Jumps and Community Recreation Park concept endorsed
Topics
Operating surplus
Council reported an accrual operating surplus of $9.284 million for the 2025-2026 financial year.
The figure forms part of Council’s publicly reported financial position and will help residents assess financial performance.
Performance reporting
The Performance Statement was prepared under the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework and covers prescribed service-performance, financial-performance and sustainable-capacity indicators.
Residents will be able to use the statement to review Council’s reported service and financial results.
Environmental strategy implementation
Council considered annual performance updates and implementation plans for its Climate Action Plan, Biodiversity Strategy 2024–2034 and Urban Tree Canopy Strategy. The tree-canopy plan includes 11 actions for 2026–27, including six new initiatives and finalisation of a Tree Protection and Management Policy.
The plans guide local climate action, biodiversity protection and tree-canopy investment, including efforts to prevent avoidable loss of mature trees on Council land.
Council and health and wellbeing performance
The fourth-quarter Council Plan report recorded 34 of 55 annual actions completed, 17 on track and four experiencing minor issues. The Health and Wellbeing Plan annual review and quarterly report indicated continued progress and compliance with legislative requirements.
The reports provide a public progress check on Council services and strategic commitments, with the full 2025–26 results due in the Annual Report later in 2026.
State advocacy on deer and bus services
Council endorsed motions for the 23 October 2026 Municipal Association of Victoria State Council seeking stronger, long-term State support for deer management and expansion of regional bus-network reviews to peri-urban municipalities.
The proposed advocacy concerns biodiversity, property and public safety impacts from deer, as well as bus connectivity between townships and rail infrastructure.
Community consultation on tree protection policy
The draft Nillumbik Tree Protection and Management Policy was publicly exhibited from 1 July to 28 July 2026. Feedback was generally very positive and focused on retaining tree canopy vegetation.
Residents’ submissions will help shape the final policy, which may influence how trees are protected and managed across the shire.
Verbal submissions on the draft policy
Three people or community representatives addressed the committee: Vicky Shukuroglou for Nillumbio, Elizabeth Doig and Sue Dyet for the Eltham Community Action Group.
The public submissions provided direct community input before the policy is finalised.
Community Assessment Panel recruitment
Council endorsed the continuation of a community-member Community Assessment Panel for January 2027 to December 2028 and approved an EOI process. Recruitment is scheduled for 30 July to 30 August 2026, with nominations to return to Council on 24 November 2026.
Residents can apply to participate in assessment of programs including the Nillumbik Community Fund and Community Awards.
Places
Greensborough
Location of the Council Chamber and Nillumbik Shire Council’s public administration address.
Eltham
Reserve naming proposal and planning matters.
Jayson Avenue
Site of the approved Special Charge Scheme construction contract.
Challenger Street Reserve
Proposed BMX Jumps and Community Recreation Park and Challenger Street Reserve site
Diamond Creek
Men’s Shed redevelopment and planning amendment C144nill.
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.
Projects
Jayson Avenue Special Charge Scheme
Road upgrade funding scheme formally declared by Council.
Nillumbik Shire Council
Decision-making authority for all meeting items.
BMX Jumps and Community Recreation Park
Contested recreation project whose final concept plan was endorsed
Yarrambat War Memorial Change Rooms Development
Capital works project under Contract 2526-046
Simbuilt Pty Ltd
Preferred tenderer for the Diamond Creek Men’s Shed redevelopment.
Greenwater Australia
Preferred tenderer for the Susan Street Oval irrigation and drainage upgrade.
Eltham Town Activity Centre
Subject of the special rate levy.
Bourchiers Road Special Charge Scheme
Project for which Council awarded a construction contract.