Big things are coming! Creative West is Footscray’s new hub for arts, culture and community. We're testing what matters most to you - feedback closes Sunday 1 March 2026.
How can we help you lead a more active and healthy life?
We're considering your feedback.
We're considering your feedback.
We're considering your feedback.
We're now considering your feedback.
Tell us what services matter to you by Sunday 14 December 2025.
The Policy and Guidelines were endorsed at the 9 December 2025 Council Meeting.
Council is taking steps to make Footscray’s city centre safer and more welcoming.
We're now considering your feedback.
Council endorsed the Road Management Plan 2025 at the October Council meeting.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29 was endorsed at the November 2025 Council meeting.
Council endorsed a new Live Music Action Plan at the November 2025 meeting.
Council endorsed the Maribyrnong Libraries Strategic Plan 2026-30 at the December 2025 meeting.
Council formally endorsed the name ‘balit bargoongagat banhul’ for the new community park at the August 2025 meeting.
Council endorsed the name, Sarah Carter Kindergarten, at the July 2025 Council Meeting.
Council endorsed the Concept Plan for the Austin Street Pop-up Park at the August 2025 meeting.
We're now considering your feedback.
We’re now considering your feedback.
We're considering your feedback.
The new Community Amenity Local Law 2025 was endorsed at the October 2025 Council Meeting.
The Bellairs Concept Plan was endorsed at the 17 June 2025 Council meeting.
The Annual Budget and Revenue and Rating Plan were endorsed at the June 2025 Council meeting.
We're now considering your feedback to help guide decision-making and priorities for the next 10 years.
New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030 was endorsed at the April 2025 Council meeting.
We're currently reviewing your feedback to support the development of a new Integrated Transport Strategy.
We're now considering your feedback.
The new Domestic Animal Management Plan was endorsed at the November 2025 Council Meeting.
Council endorsed the Policy and Action Plan at the July 2024 Council meeting.
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Council endorsed the Existing Footscray Hospital Advocacy Plan at its June 2024 meeting.
Council endorsed both policies at the 21 May 2024 Council meeting.
We are now considering your feedback.
The four plans and the Community Vision were endorsed at the August 2025 Council Meeting.
The Policy was endorsed at the May 2024 Council meeting.
The Plan was endorsed at the May 2024 Council meeting.
The framework was endorsed the framework at the April 2024 meeting.
Council endorsed the Nature Plan 2025-35 at the December 2025 meeting.
Council endorsed the relocation of the library to the Bradmill Precinct at the September 2024 Council meeting.
The 2024/2025 Annual Budget was endorsed at the 18 June 2024 Council Meeting.
Engagement has now closed. We are now reviewing feedback.
Aquatic Strategy endorsed by Council at the December 2023 meeting.
All three policies were endorsed at the July 2023 Council meeting
This is one of our projects on the 2025 calendar
Work on the Integrated Transport Strategy in 2024 will inform further work on this project.
The new Nature Strip Planting Policy and revised Guidelines were endorsed at the October 2025 Council Meeting.
Walking Strategy 2023-2033 endorsed
The Disability Action Plan was endorsed by Council on 18 April 2023.
On 26 April 2023, Council adopted the Maribyrnong Medium Density Design Guide 2023.
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The 2023/2024 Annual Budget was endorsed at the 20 June 2023 Council Meeting
Library Plan 2023-25 endorsed
The Seddon Neighbourhood Plan was endorsed on 27 May 2025.
We want to ensure anyone in our community who wants to ride a bike, can, regardless of ability or experience. Tell us what we can do to support you to give cycling a go.
Bike Sports Infrastructure Development Plan endorsed
Following a two-year trial and community feedback, the playspace will be removed from Nicholson Street Mall.
Council has resolved to work with government agencies to deliver improved cycling infrastructure in Braybrook
Council endorsed the Barkly Streetscape Improvements Plan on 13 December 2023.
On June 20, Council endorsed the transformation of the Saltriver Place car park to become grassed open space
Master Plan endorsed by Council on 29 March 2023
The Maribyrnong Festival and Activation Framework 2022-2026 was endorsed by Council in October 2022.
Proposed heritage planning amendment abandoned
An Air Quality Improvement Plan, the first in Victoria, was endorsed in 2022.
Expressions of Interest for the Maribyrnong Heritage Advisory Committee have now closed.
New Policy Endorsed
The Asset Plan was endorsed by Council in June 2022.
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Information about things happening in Yarraville Village
Council endorsed the Concept Plan at the December 2023 meeting.
On Tuesday 18 October 2022, Council endorsed the LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Action Plan 2022-26.
Over 300 residents shared their vision for Footscray to help guide future development.
Council is proposing to spend $207 million dollars to support ongoing delivery of services and infrastructure during the coming financial year.
Council is looking to slightly modify its Governance Rules – the rules that describe the way it conducts its formal business.
Expressions of Interest for our First Nations Advisory Committee have now closed
The Civic Precinct and Community Hub is now open.
Medicinal Cannabis venture not proceeding after thorough assessment
We are undertaking studies in Braybrook (North), Maidstone and Maribyrnong (South) and are seeking feedback to understand road safety issues around walking and cycling
Council is committed to achieving customer service excellence and has developed a draft Strategy Putting Customers First.
The Outdoor Trading Policy was endorsed at the November 2022 Council meeting.
Streetscape Plan endorsed
Thank you to everyone who participated in the project - Council endorsed the framework on 14 June 2022
Council approved the People and Participation Strategy in June 2022
The Master Plan was endorsed by Council at the December 2023 meeting.
Proposed Budget 2021-22 and Revenue and Rating Plan
Polka dots are an innovative traffic calming treatment proven to reduce driver speeds in areas where there is the potential for conflict between vehicles and pedestrians.
Braybrook (south) Local Area Traffic Management Study
Consultation has concluded
On Tuesday 15 June, Council endorsed the Council Plan 2021-25.
Project update June 2023.
At its meeting on 16 February 2021, Council endorsed its Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2021–2030.
We are reviewing the Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan 2020-25. Community feedback will be invited soon. Click ‘follow’ to stay informed.
West Footscray Community Facilities Plan 2020.
Concept Plans endorsed by Council on 13 December 2023.
We’re now considering your feedback.
This engagement has now closed
We're now considering your feedback to support the review of the Children, Young People and Their Families Strategy.
Proposed Annual Budget 2020-21 and Strategic Resource Plan
We are asking residents to share their favourite memories of RecWest Footscray. Click the link on this page to find out more.
Central West Survey
(Draft) Public Toilet Plan 2019 - 2029
We're considering your feedback.
The Hansen Reserve Master Plan has been refined following comments received from the community in May 2023.
West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
Our 2018-19 Annual Budget continues to invest in a vision for a vibrant, diverse and progressive city with a sustainable future as outlined in our Council Plan 2017-21.
The Plan was endorsed at the December 2023 Council meeting.
Footscray Promenade Concept Plan
Quarry Park Draft Masterplan
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Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Name | Community Engagement Team |
|---|---|
| Phone | (03) 9688 0200 |
| communityengagement@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au | |
| Website | www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ |
