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  • Cliffs and Port Phillip Bay at Beaumaris

    Council disappointed at Beaumaris VCAT decision

    VCAT has overturned Council’s decision to refuse a high profile planning application on the beachfront in Beaumaris.

  • girl playing cricket

    Prepping for summer sport

    Bayside council crews are preparing ovals and grounds for summer sport.

  • Seniors exercising

    Tackling Ageism

    Bayside is supporting a state-wide local government campaign - in partnership with EveryAGE Counts - to reduce ageism in our community.

  • Brighton Town Hall

    It all starts with respect

    Bayside City Council is offering grants to community groups for projects and events supporting awareness of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign.

  • Older woman at Garage Sale Trail cushion stall

    Shop and sell the planet-friendly way

    The much-loved Garage Sale Trail is coming in November with three action-packed weekends of shopping, selling and learning.

  • large concrete filters being loaded onto truck

    Reducing pollutants to the bay

    Bayside City Council will be installing a new stormwater filtration system at the west end of North Road near the entrance to the foreshore reserve.  Works will commence on Monday 11 October until 29 October 2021 (weather permitting).

  • Ariel image of 7 Well Street.

    More open space for Brighton?

    Have your say on the future use of 7 Well Street in Brighton.

  • Map of location of former CSIRO site in Highett

    Changes to the proposed Development Plan for former CSIRO site

    We’ve listened to community feedback and requested significant changes to the proposed Development Plan for a new residential precinct at the former Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) site at 37 Graham Road and 32 Middleton Road in Highett.

  • Example of a mid-century modern building in Bayside

    Delay to mid-century heritage study

    COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have pushed out the timing of the draft Mid Century Modern Heritage Study.

  • Map of location of former CSIRO site in Highett

    Last days to have your say on the former CSIRO site

    Consultation is closing soon on the proposed Development Plan for a new residential precinct for the former CSIRO site in Highett and we want your feedback.

  • Pastel painting of sunset in Bayside

    Winner of the Portrait of place competition announced

    To celebrate Bayside Gallery’s 10th anniversary and our latest major show, Bayside: Portrait of place– we invited our community to create their own Portrait of Place. Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos and artwork of their chosen place in Bayside.

  • Brighton Town Hall

    Have Your Say on our Suburban Rail Loop Advocacy Action Plan

    The Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop is a city-shaping project that will transform Melbourne’s public transport system, connecting suburbs and creating opportunities in great places. Have your say on Council's Advocacy Action Plan to guide our input into the planning of the Loop station in Cheltenham.