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Nillumbik Shire Council
Nillumbik Shire Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 10 recent meetings, including 10 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 13 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Projects and capital works, Budget, rates and governance, Eltham, Greensborough.
- Meetings
- 10
- Substantive
- 10
- Articles
- 13
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
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.
Potential special charges for eligible Lorimer Road property owners, with an estimated project cost of $971,000 and payment options over 10 years.
Residents experiencing financial hardship will be covered by an updated rates assistance and payment-arrangement policy.
Owners with long-term unpaid rates can comment on a draft policy concerning possible property sale or bankruptcy action as last-resort recovery measures.
Community groups and event organisers can apply for the expanded Connected Nillumbik Festival and Event Program.
Articles
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.
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.
Decisions
BMX Jumps and Community Recreation Park concept endorsed
Endorsed the final concept plan for the BMX Jumps and Community Recreation Park after community consultation. Councillor Kelly Joy voted against; the other listed councillors voted for.
The decision advances the proposed park at Challenger Street Reserve, a site subject to a petition and environmental and cultural-heritage concerns.
Festival and event funding increased
Approved the Connected Nillumbik Festival and Event Program for 2027–2030, including an increase of $30,000 per year to the annual budget and a new EOI process.
Community groups and event organisers will have an opportunity to apply for program support.
Draft unpaid-rates property-sale policy released for consultation
Endorsed public exhibition of the draft Sale of Properties for Unpaid Rates Policy for 21 days commencing in August 2026.
Residents can make submissions, and eligible submitters can request to be heard before a future committee meeting.
Issues
Projects and capital works
Yarrambat change rooms contract approved
Budget, rates and governance
Festival and event funding increased
Waste, water and environment
Set waste management charges
Funding and grants
Festival and event funding increased
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
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.
Audit and Risk Committee membership
Council reappointed independent Audit and Risk Committee member John Watson for a further three-year term beginning 1 September 2026.
The appointment maintains independent governance and financial oversight.
Planning officer authorisations
Council authorised listed staff under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The instrument takes effect when signed by the Chief Executive Officer and remains in force until varied or revoked.
The authorisations support Council’s planning enforcement and decision-making functions.
Advisory and informal meeting records
Council noted minutes from the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee and Recreation Trails Advisory Committee, along with records of informal councillor meetings and briefings.
These records provide transparency about advisory input and councillor briefings, but do not themselves create new resident services.
Native title claim and Council participation
The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung native title claim covers approximately 10,424 square kilometres, including land within Nillumbik. Council had until 21 July 2026 to decide whether to participate as a respondent.
The proceedings may affect Council-managed land, roads, reserves, assets and future land-use activities across the claim area.
Risk and safety quarterly reporting
Council received the Risk and Safety Quarterly Report for March 2026.
Provides oversight of workplace and operational risk management.
Naming proposal for reserve in John Street, Eltham
Council considered a naming proposal for a reserve in John Street, Eltham.
May affect local place naming and signage.
Nillumbik Tree Protection and Management Policy
Council considered a tree protection and management policy.
Relevant to tree controls, canopy protection and development impacts.
Places
Eltham
Reserve naming proposal and planning matters.
Greensborough
Council Chamber and council offices at 32 Civic Drive
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.
Jayson Avenue
Proposed special charge scheme for sealing and upgrade.
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.