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Presenting plans for the Highett Grassy Woodland, see details
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Funding the Hampton Hub, see details
Green Willis Street sign with large white writing in the foreground of Hampton Community Centre
Growing our local and visitor economy, see details
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  • Hampton Street

    Statement on Small Street placemaking project

    The Small Street project is part of a broader placemaking strategy across the municipality, which includes small streetscape interventions within our activity centres including projects in the Black Rock, Sandringham, Seaview and Beaumaris.

  • Friendly librarian Luke reading a book by a plant with a plush snake on his shoulder.

    Meet our friendly librarian Luke

    We sat down with Acting Branch Librarian for Hampton and Sandringham, Luke to discuss his top reading recommendations.

  • Image of artwork used for the Reconciliation Action Plan

    Bayside says yes to the Voice

    Bayside City Council has accepted the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution.

  • No vape smoking sign

    Advocating to prevent sale of vapes

    Bayside City Council is calling on the Victorian Government to introduce stronger legislation to deter the sale of illegal nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes.

  • Post war era house graphic

    Protecting Bayside's post-war heritage

    We’ve received authorisation from the Minister of Planning to undertake a planning scheme amendment to protect post-war places of significance.

  • Artists impression of the Beaumaris Concourse wooden structure on the Green

    Connecting on the Concourse

    We’re commencing community engagement to seek community feedback to help understand how the community feels about the Beaumaris Concourse gateway sign and permanent structure design concepts.

  • Logo of Australian Electoral Commission

    Voice to Parliament referendum date announced

    The referendum on the Voice to Parliament will take place on Saturday October 14, 2023. We’ve committed to sharing information on the importance, purpose and process of the Voice referendum to support the Bayside community in making an informed decision.

  • Lady in blue top delivering meal to senior lady in her home.

    Meals on Wheels turns 70

    For more than five decades, we have been delivering nourishing meals to the homes of older residents and residents with a disability. Last year we provided more than 33,000 meals to over 560 of our most vulnerable residents.

  • A view through the trees into Thomas Street all-inclusive playground where children are playing

    Thomas Street Reserve recognised for accessibility

    Thomas Street Reserve in Hampton has one of Victoria’s 26 top all-accessible walking tracks as audited by people with disability, for people with disability.

  • Arial photograph of Elsternwick Park at sunset looking towards the city of Melbourne

    Growing our urban forest

    We’ve drafted precinct plans for each Bayside suburb to guide local tree planting and greening, prioritising the areas that need it most.

  • An owl in a tree.

    Participate in Biodiversity Blitz 2023

    Join Bayside City Council’s Biodiversity Blitz team from the 1-30 September by simply heading outdoors to snap photos of flora and fauna in Bayside and then uploading to the iNaturalist app.

  • Young librarian smiling to camera in front of shelves of books

    Meet Paige - the friendly librarian

    Meet our friendly librarians. First up is Paige, a Children and Youth Services Librarian.