Brimbank steps up for Clean Up Australia Day
Residents, schools, community and corporate groups have stepped up for Clean Up Australia Day in Brimbank this year. The annual event was held on Sunday 5 March. Thank you to more than 800 residents who took part in 30 clean-up activities around Brimbank. There were three corporate groups, 15 community groups and 12 schools who […]
Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day returns
With the Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day around the corner, now is a good time to look around the house for items you no longer want, and take them along to this no charge event being held in Sunshine West. Come along on Saturday 25 March, from 9am – 2pm and you can conveniently drop […]
News from the Chamber
News from the Chamber An update from the most recent Council Meeting that took place on 21 February 2023. More information is available at 2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Planning Activity Update and Delegate Decisions and Planning Scheme Amendment Update This report provided Council with an update on: The status of Planning Permit Applications […]
Brimbank helps safely dispose of paint waste
Brimbank City Council is proud to work with Paintback which recently reached an important milestone. The organisation collects and processes unwanted paint (both water and oil based) and paint packaging. It then safely disposes of it. There are over 165 permanent Australian collection points – including our own Brimbank Resource Recovery Centre, in Keilor Park. […]
Brimbank celebrates one year of emissions reductions and cost savings with VECO
Brimbank is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed its energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a joint renewable electricity contract. VECO has reduced Brimbank Council’s electricity bill and its greenhouse gas emissions by 8,246 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Brimbank Mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said this collaboration helped the […]
Mayor driving Brimbank closer to 100% renewable
Brimbank’s new Mayor, Cr Bruce Lancashire has picked a fully electric car as his mayoral vehicle – a Hyundai IONIQ electric car. It is Council’s first fully electric mayoral vehicle. Brimbank Council has committed to become 100% carbon neutral in its operations by 2030 in its Climate Emergency Plan. This includes a fully electric vehicle […]
Update on grass mowing around Brimbank
Thank you to all residents who have been understanding and patient as Council’s maintenance team has worked hard to stay on top of mowing Brimbank’s public spaces after the high spring rainfalls. As you can see from these images, the team has been out and about in the community – including working after hours and […]
Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day returns
With the Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day around the corner, now is a good time to look around the house for items you no longer want, and take them along to this no charge event being held in Sunshine West. Come along on Saturday 25 March, from 9am – 2pm and you can conveniently drop […]
National Recycling Week in Brimbank
National Recycling Week starts Monday 7 November, and one great way to get involved in Brimbank is by taking part in Australia’s biggest annual event for lovers of pre-loved buying and selling – the Garage Sale Trail. It runs over two weekends on 12-13 & 19-20 November. Brimbank residents can register for free by visiting […]
New grant will help local government tackle climate change impacts
The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) will lead a project that will help local government manage the risks of increased and more severe heatwaves and storms due to climate change. WAGA, a partnership of seven councils in Melbourne’s west, hosted by Brimbank Council, applied for and won the grant for $235,000 from the Emergency […]
