Brimbank City Council

We welcome the Federal and State Governments’ joint announcement to kick off the rebuild of Sunshine Station. This marks a significant step towards realising the community vision for Sunshine as outlined in our Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050. It paves the way for future upgrades in Melbourne’s booming west, positioning Sunshine as an economic powerhouse of the west and one of the city’s satellite CBDs. Alongside the rebuild of Albion Station, and the development of the Sunshine Precinct and Albion Quarter, this project is expected to generate almost 30,000 new jobs and attract more than 40,000 new residents to the west, helping to address the critical need for housing. 📷 : An artist's impression of the entrance of Sunshine Station's Super Hub.

As we enter the Local Government Council election period, you may notice a change to our communications starting from Tuesday 17 September noon to Saturday 26 October 2024 6pm. This is also known as the Caretaker period. During this time, we are limited to the types of information we can share as per the Local Government Act 2020. To prevent any potential breaches of the Act, all content published on our website and social media platforms - including event submissions and comments on posts - will be carefully monitored to ensure compliance. Any comments or posts that include electoral content or could be perceived as related to an election campaign, will be removed from our social media channels. Electoral matter refers to anything intended or likely to influence voting in the election. This means we will not be able to respond to your questions or comments via social media channels however you can contact us by phone on 03 9249 4000 or via live chat on our website. Our social media will resume regular operation from 11.59pm Saturday 26 October 2024. For more information on the Council election visit: https://lnkd.in/gxJHWERS

While we’re disappointed with the Federal Government’s decision to approve Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway without first having commissioned an independent health impact assessment, we're encouraged that our advocacy led to the Federal Government imposing important conditions to help protect communities from aircraft noise. We are eager to understand the details of the conditional approval before we can be comfortable with the decision, particularly as Melbourne Airport’s previous plans did not include adequate protection from the adverse impacts of aircraft noise on local communities. Our key priority is to make sure the Third Runway does not impact our community’s health, wellbeing and amenity of the community and we look forward to seeing the full details of the Minister’s conditional approval, and the Major Development Plan when it is released. We will continue to call for a seat at the table to discuss how our community should be engaged and listened to on this project. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gney6vSc

Keilor Community Hub, including Keilor Library, is closing today for some urgent maintenance to the water supply and may need to stay closed on Tuesday. Our plumbing contractors are on site investigating. We're advising anyone planning to use the building during this time to make other arrangements. If you have any urgent questions, please call 03 9249 4000 or email [email protected] Thank you for your patience.

Our waste trucks are now equipped with advanced road sensors, and the difference has been significant. These sensors help us navigate more safely, ensuring that overhead cables stay intact and our streets remain clear and connected. This innovation is just one of the many ways we’re working to improve services and protect our community’s infrastructure. A win-win for everyone.

Have you ever imagined what life might look like in 2050? We have for Brimbank, and we call it our Community Vision. Every 4 years, we develop a new Council Plan for our municipality to guide our work and how we deliver it. This year, we're developing our latest Plan for 2025-29, which will outline the priorities and actions that will help us achieve our Community Vision. It will cover everything from roads, rates, and rubbish to over 80 other vital services. Now, we're opening up the floor to you for input to ensure we’re on the right path. Have your say in the shaping of Brimbank at https://lnkd.in/gyh5gwjP Consultation closes Monday 16 September 2024.

We’re excited that the Victorian Government has selected Brimbank for the establishment of a Social Inclusion Action Group. Social Inclusion Action Groups are locally driven, government-funded initiatives where community members and local leaders collaborate to boost social connection and participation, and improve mental health outcomes. Mental Health is a gold priority in Council’s Advocacy Plan and this news is particularly welcome as it fulfils one of our key requests of the Victorian Government in this area. To learn more about Social Inclusion Action Groups visit: https://lnkd.in/gf_efsxN

On behalf of Councillors, Council staff and the Brimbank Community, I would like to offer my sincere condolences at the news of the passing of Cr Sarah Carter of Maribyrnong City Council. Sarah had a big impact over many years serving the community in the west as Councillor and three time Mayor of Maribyrnong. Our thoughts are with her family, loved ones and colleagues at this time. Deputy Mayor Jae Papalia

Rain or shine, our school crossing supervisors stand as steadfast protectors of our children's journeys to and from school. They are the unsung heroes of the morning and afternoon rush, ensuring the safety of our pedestrians with unwavering dedication and a warm smile. This year, we had 8 school crossing supervisors nominated for a School Crossing Victoria award where one of our much-loved school crossing supervisors, Sally walked away with the Supervisor of the Year award for our region. Sally has been a supervisor for 20 years and her passion and commitment have made a huge impact on her school community. Congratulations Sally and our nominees for your dedication and hard work in keeping our community safe every day. Read more about Sally and the awards at https://lnkd.in/gvx7gXMp

Are you considering standing for this year's Council election? Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) are offering a series of online information sessions covering: * Becoming a Councillor * Election Campaign Essentials * Self-care in Public Office An additional 3 sessions are especially for women, covering: * Life as a Woman Councillor * Gender-based campaigning and canvassing for votes * Safety and self-care for women in public office First session on Wednesday 7 August @ 6pm. Find more information including access codes to tune in for these sessions: https://lnkd.in/gCMMf8EJ