Nillumbik Shire Council
Council Meeting - 26 May 2026
Council adopted a 2026-2029 Revenue and Rating Plan, declared a special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre, abandoned the Milthorpe Road special charge proposal due to low support, and endorsed advisory committee memberships and officer authorisations.
Topics
- Council adopts new Revenue and Rating Plan
New three-year revenue framework set after consultation.
Impacts how Council raises money from rates and charges across the municipality. - Eltham Town Activity Centre gets special rate levy
A dedicated levy will fund the activity centre for three years.
Local traders and property owners in Eltham may see targeted costs and benefits linked to this funding decision. - Milthorpe Road sealing scheme abandoned after weak support
Council stops investigating a road sealing special charge scheme.
Nearby residents will not see the project progress, at least for now, and the issue is pushed back by a moratorium.
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. - 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. - Abandoned Milthorpe Road Special Charge Scheme
Council abandoned further investigation into sealing the Milthorpe Road section between Black Gully Road and Astons Road after support fell below the policy threshold; any further investigation is placed on a three-year moratorium.
Delays or stops a potential road sealing project for nearby residents and property owners. - 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. - Confirmed officer authorisations under Planning and Environment Act
Council appointed and authorised named staff under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and affixed the common seal to the instrument.
Supports planning and compliance decisions by Council officers.
Discussion
- 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.
Impacts
- 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.
Places
- Eltham Town Activity Centre
Special rate levy declared for 2026-2029. - Milthorpe Road, Diamond Creek
Special charge scheme for sealing was abandoned. - Black Gully Road
Boundary point for the Milthorpe Road scheme area. - Astons Road
Boundary point for the Milthorpe Road scheme area. - Greensborough
Location of the council meeting and council offices. - Nillumbik Shire
Council-wide plans, reporting and advisory committees.
Next
- CEO to give public notice of the adopted Revenue and Rating Plan 2026-2029
Immediate - Implement the declared special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre
From 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 - Apply the three-year moratorium on further Milthorpe Road special charge investigations
Immediate - Proceed with appointments to the endorsed advisory committees and officer authorisations
Immediate
Extract
Council Meeting held at the Council Chamber, 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough on Tuesday 26 May 2026 commencing at 7:00 PM. Minutes Carl Cowie Chief Executive Officer Friday 29 May 2026 Distribution: Public Civic Drive, Greensborough PO Box 476, Greensborough 3088 Telephone 9433 3111 Facsimile 9433 3777 Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au Email nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au Council Meeting Minutes 26 May 2026 i Nillumbik Shire Council Contents 1. Welcome 1 2. Acknowledgement 1 3. Good Governance Pledge 1 4. Prayer 1 5. Apologies\Leave of Absence 1 6. Declarations of conflict of interest 1 7. Presentations 1 8. Confirmation of Minutes 3 COM.001/26 Confirmation of Minutes Council Meeting held Tues...