Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Animals
Pets, pests and wildlife - information about animals in the Yarra Ranges

Building
In this section you'll find information on whether you need a building permit, apply for plans and certificates and general building advice.

Bushfire Recovery
Information and contact numbers to assist residents with bushfire recovery.

Community Safety
Important information to help you and your family stay safe, as well as prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and floods.

Family, Youth & Children's Services
Information and support services for families relating to early childhood education and health.

Food Registration
Information about and for food businesses and community groups.

Graffiti
Yarra Ranges Council is committed to preventing, reducing and removing graffiti in the municipality. The Municipal Graffiti Working Group is working in partnership, both within Council and out in the community, to creatively and innovatively address graffiti and issues connected to it.

Greener Living
Information on what you can do to help preserve our environment. Information on weed control. indigenous plants, and local community groups.

Halls & Venues for Hire
Information about our halls and other venues available for hire.

Happy Holidays
Happy holidays from the Counillors and staff at Yarra Ranges Council

Immunisation
Information on immunisations and session details

Live and Work in the best of all Worlds
Live the country life without giving up a single city convenience!

Open Air Burning in Yarra Ranges
Information on when you can burn in the open air for fuel reduction. The safety measures you should take and alternative ways you can dispose of green waste.

Pest Control
Information for residents about how to prevent and remove pest infestations.

Planning
In this section you'll find information the planning process, advice notes and sample plans.

Public Health
Information about the services our Public Health team provides and how they can help you.

Rates
Information on rates and valuations including how they are calculated, how to make a payment and what to do if you object to your rates or valuations. Also includes pension rebate information and special payment arrangements.

Road Safety

Roads, Drains & Footpaths
In this section you'll find information on everything relating to roads, drains, footpaths, bus shelters, signage, traffic management and street furniture including online maintenance request and permit applications.

Sports & Recreation
Information on Sport and Recreation in the Yarra Ranges

Support for Community Groups
We provide a range of programs and support for community groups.

Support for Older Residents
Yarra Ranges Council provides a comprehensive range of services as part of the Home and Community Care (HACC) program.The overall aim of the HACC program is to assist• frail older people• people with physical, functional, sensory, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities• their carers and families.

Support for People with a Disability
Support services and information for people with a disability. Including : disabled persons parking permit applications, family & children support, recreation & disability advocacy (Metro Access)

Trees & Vegetation
Information on trees and vegetation on both private property and natures strips and roadside reserves, including the 10/30 right, getting trees assessed and when you need a permit.

Urban Design Projects
Information on urban design projects in Yarra Ranges.

Waste & Recycling
Information on the garbage, recycling, green organic and hard waste and bundled branch collections.