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  • Photo of Rotunda at Sandringham Foreshore in the foreground with palm trees and blue sky in the background

    Improving accessibility at Sandringham foreshore

    We’re beginning improvements at Sandringham Foreshore Gardens in November to enhance accessibility and support cliff stability.

  • An artist rendering of the new Hampton Pier.

    Hampton Pier rebuild update

    As the local Port Manager for Port Phillip Bay, Parks Victoria is leading the Hampton Pier redevelopment. The new Hampton Pier design reflects community and stakeholder aspirations.

  • Graphic on blue background showing a diverse community

    Join our community panel – nominations close soon

    We’re looking for 40 people to work ogether and help shape Council’s plans for the next four years.

  • Photos courtesy of @‌rising.melbourne.Ellen José, 'Reach out and touch – distance and time', First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams, RISING 2024. Photo: James Morgan.

    Trams honouring Ellen José artwork

    Trams honouring the artwork of Ellen José are currently on track around Melbourne as part of a collaboration with the Ellen José Memorial Foundation, Yarra Trams and the Rising Festival 2024.

  • Child filling up a green watering can from a black rain tank in a backyard.

    Stay water wise with Target 150

    Water is a precious resource, but the growing Melbourne population and effects of climate change are resulting in increased pressure on our water supplies. We are using more water than rainfall alone can replenish. Learn how you can become water efficient and reach Target 150.

  • Older man, with earbuds and exercise mobile phone arm strap,, standing outside drinking water from a bottle

    Beat the heat

    As the mercury rises, know the dangers of overheating and what to do to prevent it.

  • Golden doggo on the beach with his tongue out

    Summer beach restrictions for dogs

    Sun’s out, leashes on. From 1 November, summer restrictions for dogs on beaches are in place in Bayside.

  • A hand holding an air conditioner remote, with a reverse cycle air conditioner on a white wall in the background

    Smart ways to cool your home

    Stay safe in the summer heat by keeping your home cool and comfortable. Learn about how active and passive cooling can help.

  • Black Rock Beach at sunset

    Summer safe

    Bayside’s 17 kilometres of stunning foreshore and our beautiful parks and reserves are well utilised at this time of year as we soak up summer. We urge everyone to have fun out there but to do so safely, and to be aware of Local Laws around behaviour and the consumption of alcohol.

  • Group of people at Chatty Cafe table

    Supporting health, inclusivity and wellbeing in Bayside

    Supporting local organisations such as the Chatty Café is one of several ways we are facilitating the improvement of health and wellbeing in our community.

  • Post box at 79 Asling St, Brighton

    Alerting voters after post box stolen in Brighton

    We are urging voters who lodged their completed election ballot packs at 79 Asling Street, Brighton on Sunday or Monday this week to contact the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) for a replacement vote, following the theft of the post box.

  • Three angry storm clouds and the words 'protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma'.

    Be prepared for thunderstorm asthma season

    Spring is well underway, which means we need to be prepared for thunderstorm asthma season.