Plan to support Brimbank’s future housing needs
Sustainable growth, enhanced livability, the protection of heritage and neighbourhood character, and responding to the need for more affordable housing is part of Brimbank’s strategy to meet its housing needs into the next 20 years. Council adopted the Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy at its April 2024 Council Meeting. The strategy sets a vision […]
Lifesaving program launches in Sunshine
Sunshine residents can now receive free CPR training and host a defibrillator at their home as part of the lifesaving St John Ambulance Victoria program Defib in Your Street. The 12-month program aims to install 30 publicly available defibrillators throughout Sunshine, and provide training to thousands of residents. This includes accredited CPR classes or by […]
Heritage push continues for former Sunshine Technical School
Brimbank Council’s efforts to add the former Sunshine Technical School to the Victorian Heritage Register continues, despite a recent obstacle. Council lodged the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) application in September 2021 to ensure this architecturally and historically significant building was protected. This was after it learnt of plans to demolish vacant buildings on the site […]
A water sensitive city
A clean, safe and secure water supply is essential for the health and wellbeing of our community. Council’s Brimbank Sustainable Management Strategy 2013-2023, developed to manage this precious water supply, is up for review and the community will have the opportunity to have their say about this plan. The strategy provided objectives and actions to […]
Defib in Your Street offers free courses in CPR for St Albans, Kings Park and Kealba community groups
Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces chances of survival by 10% for someone in sudden cardiac arrest. Currently, this only happens for less than 1% of patients. However, only about 30% of Victorians have been trained to perform First Aid or CPR within the past three years. The Defib in Your Street Program aims […]
News from the Chamber – November 2023
An update from the most recent Council Meeting that took place on 22 November 2023. More information is available at 2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Consideration on Introducing Council Public Forums Following debate at the 17 October 2023 Council Meeting, a decision on this matter was deferred to the next practicable Council Meeting being […]
Reusable Goods Drop-off Day supports local charities
Declutter your home, help someone in need and support a more sustainable future by being part of Brimbank’s Reusable Goods Drop-off Day. Brimbank residents can conveniently drop-off their household items for reuse on Saturday 25 November, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. So come along to the Brimbank Operations Centre carpark, on Stadium Drive in Keilor […]
Electronic waste (E-waste) recycling near you
Are you looking to update your technology this Christmas? New technology is popular on many Christmas wish lists, and can be one of the reasons behind the 30% jump in household waste around the festive season. Remember to responsibly dispose of your e-waste – that is anything with a plug, battery or cord that is […]
Keep these five things out of your mixed recycling bin
It’s National Recycling Week from 13 November, and great time to refresh your recycling knowledge. Here are five items that are often incorrectly placed in mixed recycling bins. These five items do not belong in your mixed recycling bin: recycling in plastic bags soft plastics tissues and paper towels household glass shredded paper Recycling in […]
Do you have a swimming pool or spa?
Pools and spas can be lots of fun, however having one also comes with responsibilities and legal requirements. Make sure you have a certificate of barrier compliance issued and lodged with Council. If not, you’re infringing the Victorian Government safety laws – and putting yourself and loved ones at risk. You can give Council’s Building […]
