This is your one-stop-shop for the important information you may need as a resident living in the City of Whittlesea.
If you are new to Australia, you can also find useful information by visiting the Live in Melbourne website.
We are thrilled to have you join our diverse and vibrant community. This information has been designed to help you settle in, understand our local services, and become an active, engaged member of our municipality. Whether you're new to the area or returning after some time away, we hope this guide provides all the essential information you need to get started.
Rubbish and recycling
Check when your bins need to go out, what goes in each bin and how to book a hard waste collection.
More information on rubbish and bins
Nature strip guidelines
If you live in the City of Whittlesea, you are responsible for maintaining the nature strip outside your house. Check Council guidelines before making any changes to this space.
City of Whittlesea's nature strip guidelines
Fences and neighbours
These pages provide information about fencing your property and how to get in touch with your neighbours about shared fences.
More information on fences
Taking care of your pet
Useful information for pet owners, including registering your pet, lost and found pets and keeping multiple animals.
More information on pets
Local laws and rules
Local laws are made to address the needs of our community. Find information about Council’s local laws that everyone must follow.
View our Community Local Law
Services for people with disabilities
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive community that supports people with disability and their carers. These pages provide information about services, activities and facilities for local people living with a disability and their carers.
More information on people with disability
Stay connected
Council provides a range of electronic newsletters (e-news) that you might like to sign up to receive. These newsletters help you stay up to date with what’s happening in your local area.
Read our electronic newsletters
Young people
Our Youth Services team provide a range of opportunities for young people aged 10 – 25 years to actively participate in their community.
More information on youth services
My Neighbourhood
Find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood using our searchable local guide. This guide can help you locate playgrounds, leisure centres, schools, kindergartens and much more!
Find your local guide here
Free interpreting service
Council can provide a range of free language services to help you communicate with us.
More information on multilingual services
Find out what we do
Discover a variety of essential services provided by Council which are designed to help and improve our community.
More information on essential services
Learn about paying your rates
Property owners are required to pay rates each year. Rates help pay for vital services for our community.
More information on rates