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Active engagements
Council meeting governance changes
Our Governance Rules and Meeting Procedure Local Law are the cornerstones of Council’s governance framework, supporting decision making at Council meetings in line with the Local Government Act 2020.
We’re reviewing and updating these documents so we can meet modern governance standards.
We are proposing a range of changes that would affect how Council meetings operate. The most notable changes include:
- introducing acceptable behaviour rules for attendees to ensure the health and safety of Councillors, Council Officers and community members;
- introducing a Councillor's notice of motion and the option to revoke a motion; and
- clarification of the mayoral election process.
To implement these changes we are proposing an update focused on our Governance Rules. This would be supported by revoking the Council Meeting Procedure Local Law, introducing the Conduct at Meetings and Common Seal Local Law, and merging existing guidelines into a Public Participation Policy.
Consultation closes Monday 20 May.
Help us plan for our 2024–25 Budget and Financial Plan
Our draft 2024–25 Budget and Financial Plan are available for public comment from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024.
The draft documents are a response to the five strategic directions of our Council Plan 2021–25, aiming to deliver highly valued services and infrastructure and work collaboratively with and for the community.
We want our draft 2024–25 Budget and Financial Plan to strike the right balance between ambition for new initiatives, maintaining quality service delivery and remaining financially sustainable.
For the 2024–25 year, the Budget has been prepared in accordance with the State Government’s A Fair Go Rates System and the rate will increase by 2.75 per cent.
Make a submission by Friday 24 May.
A new proposal for independent living services
Have your say on a proposal for the future of in-home care and social support services for Glen Eira residents.
Glen Eira and Bayside City Councils have been working on a proposal for Bayside to provide independent living services — also known as in-home care and social support services — to Glen Eira residents.
The proposal was developed in response to the Australian Government’s aged care reforms that make it hard for councils to continue to run services. Bayside is one of the few Victorian metropolitan councils set to provide aged care services once the Australian Government reforms are in place.
Join the conversation and provide your feedback by Thursday 30 May.
Mackie Road Reserve Pavilion
Redeveloping one of our oldest sporting pavilions as part of the Mackie Road Reserve Master Plan.
The concept designs for the new Mackie Road Reserve sports pavilion are now available and we are seeking your feedback on them.
We are now looking at the a new concept design for the sports pavilion that will see the existing pavilion demolished and replaced with a new modern, fit-for-purpose facility.
The pavilion is one of the oldest sports pavilions in Glen Eira. It is home to the Mackie Cricket Club and Glen Eira Junior Football Club and has members of all ages and genders. The pavilion, while functional is not able to meet the growing needs of tenant sports clubs including catering for growing female participation, increasing junior participation and club social activities.
Join the conversation, review the concept designs and share your thoughts by Friday 31 May.
Our Biodiversity Plan
We are developing our first Glen Eira Biodiversity Plan. We need your help to protect our native species and improve our community’s connection to nature.
Protecting our native species requires the combined effort of everyone in Glen Eira, so we’re calling on you to help.
Biodiversity has wide reaching economic, environmental, and health and wellbeing benefits that support our ecosystems and protect our quality of life.
While Glen Eira has been urbanised for many decades, there are still some local places where native indigenous species have survived. When managed in the right way, our urban environment can both protect and promote biodiversity.
Glen Eira Community Voice
Help shape your community
Do you live in Glen Eira? We are looking to sign up new members to our Community Voice feedback panel. If you're 18 or older, register your interest to share feedback and make an ongoing impact on Council decision-making. Sign up today by expressing your interest to help shape your community.
