Ordinary Council - 20 Jul 2026 7:30pm

Topics

• Council considers sale of Ringwood site for aged-care partnership
  Council considered a proposed partnership and sale of 53 Bronhill Road to Donwood Community Aged Care, but the available extract does not show the final resolution.
  The outcome could affect the future use and ownership of a council landholding and local aged-care services.
• Petition puts Gracedale Oval fencing on council agenda
  Council received a petition calling for fencing at Gracedale Oval after 20 compliant signatures and a further 309 signatures were supplied.
  Residents and oval users are seeking a response to a facility and safety issue; the extract does not specify whether fencing will proceed.
• Maroondah planning amendment moves forward after submissions
  Council endorsed responses to submissions and further changes to planning scheme amendment C155MARO after public exhibition.
  The amendment may affect planning controls and development proposals in the municipality, although the extract does not describe the specific controls.

Decisions

• 53 Bronhill Road partnership and sale
  Council noted the proposal from Donwood Community Aged Care concerning a proposed partnership and sale of 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood. The final decision is not fully captured in the extract.
  The proposal could change the use of a council-owned site and support aged-care services.
• Community satisfaction survey
  Council received and noted the 2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey outcomes.
  The survey reports community views that may inform council service improvements.
• 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.
• Bicycle network plan
  Council adopted the Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035.
  The plan establishes council’s long-term cycling network direction.
• 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.

Discussion

• 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.

Impacts

• 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.
• A 10-metre smoke and vape-free zone was endorsed, but its location and commencement date are not stated.

Places

• 53 Bronhill Road, Ringwood (road/site)
  Proposed partnership and possible sale of land at 53 Bronhill Road
• Gracedale Oval, Ringwood East (recreation facility)
  Petition concerning fencing at the oval
• Maroondah (municipality)
  Planning scheme amendment C155MARO
• Maroondah bicycle network (transport network)
  Adopted bicycle network plan
• Council Chamber (civic facility)
  Council meeting venue

Next

• Advise all submitters of council’s resolution on planning scheme amendment C155MARO.
  Following the 20 July 2026 resolution
• Confirm the complete resolution and outcome for the proposed sale and partnership involving 53 Bronhill Road.
  When the final minutes or full agenda are published
• Clarify the location and commencement arrangements for the endorsed 10-metre smoke and vape-free zone.
  Not specified in the extract
• Consider or communicate response actions arising from the Gracedale Oval fencing petition.
  Not specified in the extract

Extract

Council Meeting Minutes Monday 20 July 2026 Unconfirmed Minutes It should be noted that these minutes are not in their final form until Council has formally resolved to confirm them. These minutes will be presented to Council for confirmation on 24 August 2026. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2 20 JULY 2026 Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, on Monday 20 July 2026 at 7:30pm. PRESENT Cr Linda Hancock (Mayor) Wonga Ward Cr Paul Macdonald (Deputy Mayor) Tarralla Ward Cr Chris Jones Barngeong Ward Cr Catherine Gordon Bungalook Ward Cr Claire Rex Jubilee Ward Cr Nathaniel Henderson McAlpin Ward Cr Daniella Heatherich Wicklow Ward Cr Kylie Spears Wombolano Ward Cr Rob Steane OAM...