As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker requirements.
Be part of the Voice for the East and have your say on the future of planning in Victoria from now to 2050.
The Eastern Region Group (Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah, Manningham and Whitehorse councils) of Councils is joining forces to ensure our local communities are heard as the Victorian Government develops a new Plan for Victoria.
Last year, the Victorian Government announced a goal to deliver 800,000 new homes over a decade. This could have significant impacts on the region – our population is expected to grow by half a million residents over 30 years.
This will add to the existing pressures on our environment, housing, transport infrastructure, and community services.
We want to make sure that the Victorian Government considers what local communities value when they develop their Plan for Victoria.
The ERG Councils have identified priorities for planning for the East:
We want the Victorian Government to consider the particular needs of the eastern region of Melbourne. Have your say on the future of planning in Victoria from now to 2050. Give your feedback to the State Government on A Plan for Victoria.
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