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  • Purple banner with three illustrations of women. Text reads count her in.

    International Women’s Day 2024

    8 March marks International Women's Day, a global day celebration when all women are recognised for their achievements.

  • Community members on the grass with the rubbish collected from the beach.

    Clean Up Australia Day 2024

    Clean Up Australia Day 2024 in Bayside was a huge success. We had heaps of volunteers who participated in the event and collected a massive amount of litter. It was wonderful to see over 90 people from all around Bayside, including the dedicated Hampton Beach Patrol, first-timers, and our Mayor, Cr Fiona Stitfold all rolling up their sleeves to join in on the clean-up to help keep Bayside beautiful.

  • An image of three women looking at artwork by Lynne Boyd at Bayside Gallery

    Bayside Gallery’s new exhibition Lynne Boyd: Holding the silver sea

    Bayside Gallery is thrilled to showcase its newest exhibition Lynne Boyd: Holding the silver sea from 2 March to 28 April 2024.

  • Researcher conducting survey with mother and daughter

    Annual community survey underway

    A random sample of Bayside residents will be contacted soon to seek feedback on our services and performance.

  • Artistic render of proposed EV charging station

    Charge while you shop

    We’re planning to accelerate and support the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in Bayside with more public EV charging stations, delivered in partnership with JOLT, an electric vehicle charging network company.

  • Three people putting shovel into ground in front of building

    Works begin at Beaumaris Art Group Studios

    Bayside City Council's upgrade of Beaumaris Art Group Studios is officially underway.

  • Barbara and Evan Laidlaw smiling

    Expanding assistance for older residents

    Bayside residents can live independently and safely at home as they age with assistance from Council’s trusted aged care services - Bayside Care and Support.

  • Balcombe Road on a blue sky sunny day showing the white painted bike lane lines with a white painted stencilled image of a bike

    Safer cycling for Beaumaris students

    Proposal to install timed no stopping restrictions on school days on Balcombe Road, between Reserve and Charman Roads to improve safety for cyclists.

  • Changing Places at Thomas Street accessible playground

    Flushing out ideas for our Public Toilet Strategy

    How can we improve Bayside’s public toilets?

  • Green Willis Street sign with large white writing in the foreground of Hampton Community Centre

    Willis Street concept supported for Hampton Hub

    The Willis Street concept will deliver a civic square containing a purpose-built intergenerational community hub and north facing open space.

  • Native trees and vegetation with water in the background

    Planting the right trees in the right places

    We’ve got Precinct Plans for extensive future planting in each Bayside suburb to grow our urban forest.

  • View of round about at the intersection of Bay Road and Station Street in Sandringham looking towards 122 Beach Road

    Smart parking for Sandy

    We’re installing electronic sensors in Council’s underground car park located at 122 Beach Road, Sandringham.