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  • Woman in walking gear in a forest spraying her legs

    Mosquito-borne virus alert

    Limit your exposure to mosquitoes as Japanese encephalitis virus spreads.

  • Three women and two men volunteers standing at the Bayside Community Nursery surrounded by greenery

    Help us shape the future of volunteering

    We want to help volunteers of all ages and abilities find diverse and flexible ways to contribute their time – and support them to stay involved.

  • Have your say on a warm water pool

    Drop in to a warm water pool session

    Join us at at one of our drop-in sessions on the warm water pool and wellness centre proposals.

  • Parklet with picket fence, trees footpath, road, shops, tables, chairs

    Community want permanent parklets

    The Bayside community enjoyed the benefits of extended outdoor dining during the pandemic and have told us they want outdoor dining parklets to stay.

  • Playground equipment including two slides, climbing structure, children, tan bark, grass, trees

    Making our playgrounds even better

    We have listened to your feedback and we are revisiting a few playgrounds to get them right.

  • Golden doggo on the beach with his tongue out

    A draft Plan for pets and public spaces

    Consultation on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-26 (DAMP) is expected to open on Thursday 17 March 2022, following Council’s consideration of the project at its March 2022 meeting.

  • Person in face mask at pop up engagement event

    Still time to have your say on parking

    There is one week to go before the first phase of community consultation on the development of a draft Parking Strategy closes.

  • Drone footage of Elsternwick Nature Reserve pond

    A look at Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve's journey

    Take a look at Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve's journey so far in being transformed from the former Elsternwick Park golf course into a natural oasis on our city’s doorstep.

  • Artist drawing of a single level, angled roofed building

    A space for sport and community at RJ Sillitoe

    RJ Sillitoe Reserve will soon be home to enhanced community facilities with construction due to commence on a modern, multi-purpose pavilion in March 2022.

  • Aerial view of Bay Trial bike and walking path

    Fresh look for the Bay Trail

    One of the busiest points on the Bay Trail is now smoother for bike riders and safer for pedestrians. There is now a continuous connection from the existing bicycle path at Sandown Street to Middle Brighton Baths and pedestrians and cyclists are separate at this previously congested boardwalk section.

  • woman reads to young boy in the library

    Changes to COVID-19 requirements for visitors

    COVID-19: Face masks are no longer mandatory for visitors to Council facilities.

  • Billilla gardens with stilt walkers and kids playing in front of the house

    Family fun as we reimagine Billilla

    Over 2,200 people turned out for our Billilla Garden Party, enjoying old fashioned lawn games, live music, roving performers and so much more.