Ordinary Council - 27 Apr 2026 7:30pm

Topics

• Council adopts Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030
  New four-year cultural strategy approved by council.
  It can shape arts funding, community programs, events and creative spaces across Maroondah.
• Climate Adaptation Plan 2026-2031 gets the green light
  Council approved its five-year climate adaptation plan.
  The plan may affect infrastructure priorities, asset resilience, local environment programs and future spending.

Decisions

• Creative Maroondah Strategy adopted
  Council adopted the Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030.
  Sets the direction for arts, culture and creative activities across Maroondah over the next four years.
• Climate Adaptation Plan adopted
  Council adopted the Climate Adaptation Plan 2026-2031.
  Guides local responses to climate risks, resilience and future service and infrastructure planning.
• Confirmation of previous minutes
  Council confirmed the minutes of the ordinary council meeting held on 16 March 2026.
  Administrative decision that finalises the earlier meeting record.

Discussion

• 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.

Impacts

• Creative and cultural initiatives may change under the new 2026-2030 strategy.
• Climate resilience planning may influence future local projects, services and infrastructure priorities.

Places

• Maroondah (municipality)
  Whole-of-council strategies and meeting decisions apply across the municipality.
• Wonga Ward (ward)
  Representation by the Mayor.
• Tarralla Ward (ward)
  Representation by the Deputy Mayor.
• Barngeong Ward (ward)
  Councillor representation and meeting attendance.
• Bungalook Ward (ward)
  Councillor representation and meeting attendance.
• Jubilee Ward (ward)
  Councillor representation and meeting attendance.
• McAlpin Ward (ward)
  Councillor representation and meeting attendance.
• Wicklow Ward (ward)
  Councillor representation and meeting attendance.

Next

• Prepare implementation of the Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030
  Following adoption on 27 Apr 2026
• Progress work under the Climate Adaptation Plan 2026-2031
  Following adoption on 27 Apr 2026
• Present these minutes for confirmation
  18 May 2026

Extract

Council Meeting Minutes Monday 27 April 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 18 May 2026. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2 27 APRIL 2026 Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm. PRESENT Cr Linda Hancock (Mayor) Wonga Ward Cr Paul Macdonald (Depuy 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 Ya...