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State budget stalls on progress

The Victorian Government’s 2024-25 budget delivers much needed investment in the areas identified in Council’s “Funding Priorities for the 2024-2025 State Budget” which includes community mental health programs and reforms, suicide prevention initiatives, mental healthcare in schools and community-based support through Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs.

Alfrieda Street Public Realm Master Plan adopted

Brimbank Council has adopted the Alfrieda Street Public Realm Master Plan to guide the future planning, design, maintenance and associated budget allocation for the development of Alfrieda Street, St Albans.

The Master Plan sets out the community’s vision for the transformation of Alfrieda Street’s public realm into a greener, safer and better-connected urban environment. This strategic document outlines the transformation of Alfrieda Street over the next decade underpinned by sustainability principles and community-focused urban design.

Brimbank’s plan to support future housing needs

Sustainable growth, enhanced liveability, the protection of heritage and neighbourhood character, and responding to the need for more affordable housing is part of Brimbank’s strategy to meet its housing needs into the next 20 years.

Council adopted the Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy at its April 2024 Council Meeting.

The strategy sets a vision for how Council should plan for at least an additional 34,000 residents and 14,000 dwellings by 2041.

Have your say on Brimbank’s draft budget and action plan

Have your say about what you would like to see Brimbank’s annual budget spent on in 2024-2025 and plans for future projects and services.

It includes key initiatives that respond to community priorities, strengthen community connections, support health and wellbeing, and contribute to the overall liveability of our city.

Media statement: Fitzgerald Square Reserve, Sunshine West

15 April 2024 - Fitzgerald Square Reserve has since been removed from the list of suspected asbestos contaminated sites published online by the EPA, and Council issued a certificate of clearance by the qualified hygienist which was provided to the EPA.

Community event to support call to Fix the Calder

8 April 2024 - Join us at a community event to support our call for the Federal and State Governments to Fix the Calder. The event will be held on Saturday 20 April at Overnewton Gatehouse Hall, Keilor, from 9.30am. All are welcome.

Time to Stand for Brimbank City Council

8 April 2024 - Do you want to have a role in shaping the future of Brimbank City Council? Are you passionate about making a positive contribution to your community? Then now is the time to put your hand up to take on one of the most important leadership opportunities in Australia that enables you to make a difference.

Heritage push for former Sunshine Technical School continues despite obstacles

22 March 2024 - Brimbank Council’s efforts to add the former Sunshine Technical School to the Victorian Heritage Register continues, despite a recent obstacle.

Have your say on the draft Arts and Culture Strategy

22 March 2024 - Brimbank community members are invited to have their say on our draft Arts and Culture Strategy, which outlines how we will support cultural development over the next four years.

Brimbank Council confirms sale of land to Vietnamese Museum Australia Ltd

22 March 2024 - Brimbank City Council has confirmed it will sell a parcel of land directly to Vietnamese Museum Australia Ltd (VMA) for the construction of a nationally significant cultural museum. This announcement follows a period of community consultation and feedback from residents and traders in the area.