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  • Woman with dog at Sandringham dog beach

    Summer dog restrictions on beaches

    From 1 November, summer restrictions for dogs on beaches are in place in Bayside.

  • Map of Bunurong

    Acknowledging the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation

    Bayside Council has revised its Acknowledgement of Country to recognise the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as the Registered Aboriginal Party and traditional owners of the City of Bayside.

  • entertainers on stitlts dressed in green Santa outfits beside a Christmas tree on a Bayside shopping strip

    Shop local and play local this Christmas

    A raft of outdoor events will ensure an entertaining and celebratory Christmas and summer in Bayside despite the absence of Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park

  • Map of location of former CSIRO site in Highett

    Council approves new residential development at former CSIRO site

    Bayside City Council has approved plans for a new residential precinct on the nine hectare former CSIRO site on Graham Road and Middleton Streets in Highett.

  • We're switching the frequency of collections for general waste and food and green waste bins

    Bin collection changes are go

    We’re preparing for changes to Bayside's kerbside collections in July 2022 using community feedback to design our new waste services.  Council has confirmed the switch in collection cycles will go ahead from July 2022. Food and green waste will be collected weekly, while general waste will be collected fortnightly.

  • Bayside Mayor Cr Laurence Evans standing at rooftop solar panels on a council building

    Bayside calls for ambitious emissions target

    Bayside City Council has joined councils across Melbourne calling on the Australian Federal Government to commit to an ambitious 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.

  • Photograph of a woman on the telephone

    Last days to have your say on complaints handling

    We’ve drafted a new Complaints Handling Policy to improve your experience if you need to raise an issue or make a complaint to Council.

  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate on a mobile phone

    How to get your COVID-19 proof of vaccination certificate

    Help to get your COVID-19 proof of vaccination certificate.

  • Golden retriever dog and a kitten on its head on grass

    Talking pets and public spaces

    We’re seeking people who’d like to tell us about their experiences with pets and public spaces in Bayside, and share ideas for our next Domestic Animal Management Plan.

  • Two women sitting at a table in restaurant

    Opening up = enjoy, be safe and kind

    Thanks to Victoria passing the 70% fully vaccinated target, tomorrow we will take the next step in Victoria’s COVID-19 Roadmap with the easing of restrictions.

  • The previous Poetry Pouch chained to a table on the foreshore

    Poetry Pouch will be back!

    Bayside’s iconic Poetry Pouch has gone missing but rest assured another pouch will take its place very soon.

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

    Your council at work

    Bayside’s Annual Report gives a comprehensive breakdown of the operations of council in the past financial year