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- Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)
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- Community pride brings residents together in Wollert
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- Northern Councils unite in call for better transport infrastructure
- Council welcomes $15 million election commitment from Liberal candidate for Yan Yean
- Advocating for the City of Whittlesea’s priority projects
- City of Whittlesea signs on for campaign to end ageism
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- Beginning a new cycle for glass
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- Council is helping you help your cats
- Highlighting strong collaboration, support and achievements in the 2021-22 Annual Report
- Council welcomes $2 million election commitment from Liberal candidate for Mill Park
- Council welcomes $20 million election commitment from Labor candidate for Yan Yean
- Council welcomes $9.2m funding for children’s facilities
- Parks and garden maintenance update
- City of Whittlesea asks artists to view things in a ‘New Light’
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- City of Whittlesea Launches Whittlesea Disability Network Hub
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- Gilbert gives glass recycling a helping hand
- Statement from Chair Administrator, Ms Lydia Wilson
- Renewable energy agreement powers savings at City of Whittlesea
- New library services get the go-ahead
- Christmas comes early with playground opening
- ‘Little Paws of the North’ - Council and Lort Smith help promote responsible pet ownership
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- New Local Law with a local voice
- Dumping rubbish is not fine
- New respite centre to open in Mernda
- Creating a climate-resilient future
- New pedestrian lights on Bush Boulevard
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- An impressive jump up for BMX
- Connecting, healing and belonging – our Aboriginal Gathering Place
- Walking footballers go the distance
- Smashing stereotypes through sport
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- Redevelopment breathes new life into Whittlesea Public Gardens
- Council to open service centre in Whittlesea township
- Shaping the future of our Green Wedge
- Council to support Türkiye and Syria
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- Resurfacing works at Dr Harry Jenkins Reserve car park
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- City of Whittlesea’s Community Leadership Program 2023
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- New soccer pitch to kick participation goals
- Be at one with nature this World Environment Day
- Draft plans for local precinct unveiled
- . . . and the winner is Business Network Awards 2023
- Do you know what to do in an emergency?
- Ceremony commemorates National Sorry Day
- Resources to help you confine your cat to your property
- Findon Road opening to ease traffic congestion
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- World Elder Abuse is everyone’s business
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- Greening Whittlesea on National Tree Day
- New cat regulations in the City of Whittlesea
- Seeking community input on new guidelines for nature strips
- Explore exciting careers with children and families at the City of Whittlesea Career and Jobs Fair
- New date announced for a fun-filled Walking Thomastown
- New grants program now open
- New service hub opens in Whittlesea
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- Momentum builds behind new sports centre
- Catch-up on missed immunisations these school holidays
- Unveiling The Webs We Weave: City of Whittlesea Announces Annual Art Exhibition 2023
- Detours planned as Doreen road undergoes resurfacing works
- City of Whittlesea champions National Child Protection Week
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- Read, Play, and Connect - October
- Healthy Eating and Oral Care for Kids
- Bringing Up Great Kids (6-week program)
- Helping our children prepare for kinder and school: Family audience in Dari
- Pathways to Inclusion in Early Childhood
- Leadership: How Do I Get Them to Respect Me?
- Engaging Children in Decision Making
- Supporting Transitions from Early Years to School for Children and Families of Refugee Backgrounds - Session 2
- Supporting Transitions from Early Years to School for Children and Families of Refugee Backgrounds - Session 1
- Participation of Children – Voice is not enough
- How to Take an Observation: From Noticing to Analysis and Planning
- Building Children’s Resilience
- Chat with a Dietitian
- Supporting Respectful Relationships in the Early Years
- Group Time; Curriculum Decisions, Interactions, and Spaces
- Difficult Conversations with Parents and Peers: Without Going Weak at the Knees
- Parenting Toddlers’ Information Session - October
- Circle of Security Parenting (8-week program) - October
- Supporting the Transition to Primary School
- Managing screen time - November
- Read, Play, and Connect - 15 November
- Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours (3-week program) - Session 1
- Small Business Bus - Mill Park
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- Small Business Bus - Lalor
- Small Business Mentoring Sessions - July
- International Yoga Day @ Whittlesea
- Bricks in the North: LEGO Expo
- Free pop-up recycling collection event - Whittlesea Showgrounds
- Foster Care Information Session - Anglicare Victoria
- October Council Meeting
- November Council Meeting
- December Council Meeting
- Twilight Program - Mother's Day Celebration in Thomastown
- Seniors Exercise Park Come and Try Day - 14 June
- Seniors Exercise Park Come and Try Day - 21 June
- Seniors Exercise Park Come and Try Day - 28 June
- Free pop-up recycling collection event - Donnybrook
- Twilight Program - Country Music and Dance in Thomastown
- Tree planting at Linacre Park
- Kirrip Community Centre 1st Birthday
- Ageing Well Expo 2023
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 8 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 21 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 13 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 22 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 27 June
- Hands-on Bike Maintenance Workshop
- Youth Spaces Information Session
- Refugee Week: Celebrating Refugee Women
- Refugee Week: Finding Freedom
- Refugee Week: The Road to Freedom
- Refugee Week: Refugee Conversations
- Coffee with Council in Lalor
- Parenting Toddlers' Information Session
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 29 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 20 June
- Cat Confinement Q&A - 27 July
- NAIDOC Week: The Last Daughter screening
- NAIDOC Week: Dancing Our Stories - Teen Workshop
- NAIDOC Week: Pop-up playgroup
- Lalor Library Jobs Event
- Thomastown Library Jobs Event
- Yarning Circle on Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services
- Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours (3-week program) - Session 2
- Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours (3-week program) - Session 3
- DPV Health Podiatry - School Footwear Education
- Children and Families Career and Jobs Fair 2023
- Bringing Up Kids Expo - September
- Community grants information session - Bundoora
- Youth ZenZone
- Women's Jobs and Training Event
- Scam Awareness Training
- Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
- Business Network Event
- Whittlesea Disability Network Community Meeting
- Purple Pool Party
- Coffee with Council
- Nature-based orienteering - Morning session
- Whittlesea Township and Surrounds - Bushfire Scenario 2023
- Youth ZenZone August 22
- Northern Diwali 2023
- Morning Melodies in Mernda
- Morning Melodies in Wollert
- 27th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
- Unwrapped – Food and Beverage Quick Bites
- Plenty Valley Village Play and Engage - Session 1
- Plenty Valley Village Play and Engage - Session 2
- Plenty Valley Village Sleep and Settling Group Information Session (0-6 months)
- Plenty Valley Village Sleep and Settling Group Information Session (6 - 12 months)
- Plenty Valley Village Sleep and Settling Group Information Session (1-2 years)
- Engaging Children in Decision Making - Relationships with Children
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 1
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 2
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 3
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 4
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 5
- Work Health and Safety in Victorian Childcare Centres - Session 6
- Early Literacy: Getting ready to read
- Nature-based orienteering - Afternoon session
- Kids discovery: Birds on Wurundjeri Country - Morning session
- Kids discovery: Birds on Wurundjeri Country - Afternoon session
- R U OK? Day - September events
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- Coffee with Council - 17 October
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- Peter Hopper Lake revitalisation
- Redleap Recreation Reserve
- Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda
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- Glass recycling
- Hard rubbish collection
- Needle and syringe disposal
- Order new bins
- Order extra bins
- Report dumped rubbish and litter
- Rethinking Waste Plan 2021-2030
- Waste and recycling facilities
- Rural land management
- Zero Net Emissions
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Building and construction approvals
- Apply for certificates, plans and property information
- Asset protection permit
- Community infrastructure levy
- Development, infrastructure and open space contributions to local suburbs
- Download a building form
- Hoarding permit for building works
- How to apply for a building permit
- Infrastructure protection permit
- Other building matters to consider
- Submit an online building request
- Swimming pool and spas
- When you need a building permit
- Works in road reserve permit (vehicle crossover)
- Difference between planning and building
- Future development plans
-
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- Advertising
- Do I require a planning permit?
- Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Have your planning permit fast tracked
- Making changes to your heritage property
- Planning for Biodiversity Policy
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- Site Environmental Management Plan
- Subdivisions
- What is planning?
-
Planning Scheme and Amendments
- Amendments to the planning scheme
- Planning Scheme Review
- Amendment - 149 McKimmies Road, Bundoora
- Amendment C226 - Sign Policy
- Amendment C230 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme - 25 Vearings Road, Epping
- Amendment C236 – 18 Development Boulevard, Mill Park
- Amendment C241 - Shenstone Park Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)
- Amendment C251wsea - 307 Bridge Road, Mernda and 390 Masons Road, Mernda
- Amendment C255wsea - Application of the Public Acquisition Overlay
- Amendment C271wsea - Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve
- Standard drawings and engineering guidelines
-
Building and construction approvals
-
Community Support
- Aboriginal community
-
Children and families
- Child Safety
- Childcare centres
- Children with additional needs
- Family Day Care
- Family violence support service information
- Immunisation for babies and children
- Kindergarten applications
- Maternal and child health services
- Modelling Respect and Equality Program (MoRE)
- Playgroups
- Primary schools
- School holiday care
- Secondary schools
- Training and education for parents, carers and professionals supporting families
- Victorian Child Friendly Cities and Communities Charter
- City Safety and Amenity permits
- Financial Wellbeing booklet
- Fundraising permits
- Information for community groups
- Support, financial hardship and emergency relief services
- Young people (aged 10-25)
- Love Where We Live
- People with disability
- Seniors and aged
- Citizenship & multicultural services
- Grants, awards and competitions
- Pets and animals
- Volunteering
- Parking, Roads & Footpaths
- Health & Safety
-
Arts, Events & Recreation
- Active Whittlesea
- Organising an event
- Parks and playgrounds
- Things to see and do
- Venues for hire
- Libraries and neighbourhood houses
- Community buses for hire
- Community gardens
-
Sports facilities and clubs
- Book a sports ground
- Epping Soccer Stadium
- Find local sport and leisure clubs
- Find your local tennis club
- Football and cricket ovals for public use
- GE3 - Challenging gender stereotypes in sport
- Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium
- Mill Park Basketball and Netball Stadium
- Skate parks and BMX tracks
- Soccer pitches for public use
- Swimming pools and leisure centres
- Tennis and basketball courts for public use
-
For Business
- Investing in Whittlesea
- Operating a business
-
Starting a business
- Business Permits overview
- Business permits self-assessment checklist
- Buying or selling a food, public health or accommodation business
- Extend your footpath trading zone
- Footpath trading permit
- Market stalls and food trucks
- Shared housing requirements
- Social Enterprises
- Starting a business
- Starting a food business
- Starting a public health or accommodation business
- Types of food and health business we monitor
- Support for business
- Tenders