Your local business is critical to our vibrant and thriving economy. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a new business, running existing businesses, or growing your business.

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Manningham Matters - our community magazine featuring a mix of council and community information and news.

We distribute Manningham Matters as a printed magazine to all households and businesses in Manningham throughout the year. We also produce a monthly eNewsletter, featuring the most up-to-date news and information available. 

We are committed to building a better Manningham that works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project.

A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.

We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.

The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.

All current appointments were made by Council on 28 November 2023.

We love our furry friends. Find out what you need to do or know to be a responsible pet and animal owner in Manningham.

Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.

Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.

English language classes

We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:

• Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill

• Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn

• Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster

• Manningham U3A in Doncaster East

• Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East

• Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East

• Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower

Congratulations on choosing Manningham as your new home.

Manningham prides itself on providing high quality services and a range of lifestyle needs for residents of all ages.

Manningham is located just a short distance from the Melbourne CBD yet you can enjoy a sense of being 'out of the city' thanks to our abundance of green open spaces, scenic outlooks to the ranges, and tranquil walks along our waterways.

It is this unique balance of city and country that makes Manningham such a special place to live.

Need help?

View a list of all councillors and enter your address to find out which councillor represents you.

As you know, running a business takes a lot of time and resources. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.

Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.

Thinking of setting up a small business in one of our locations?

Below is some useful snapshots for you to find out more:

• Bulleen
• Doncaster
• Doncaster East
• Doncaster Hill
• Donvale
• Park Orchards
• Templestowe
• Templestowe Lower
• Wonga Park
• Warrandyte and Warrandyte South

Types of businesses

Below are some common links needed for these type of businesses:

Food businesses

• Register your food business
• Request for a pre-sale inspection
• Apply for a temporary or mobile food business
• Apply for footpath trading permit
• Five star food safety awards

Accommodation and rooming houses businesses

• Register your accommodation or rooming house business
• Transfer ownership

Health and beauty businesses

• Register your health or beauty business
• Transfer ownership

The State Government has now commenced works for the North East Link Program (NELP).

The project will include construction of the North East Link Tunnels, which will connect the Metropolitan ring road (M80) and Eastern Freeway (M3), as well as:

• the completion of the Ring Road in Greensborough 
• an overhaul the Eastern Freeway
• Melbourne’s first dedicated busway
• the North East Trail – more than 34km of walking and cycling paths.

North East Link is split into five construction packages, with the following three located in Manningham:

• Central/tunnels
• South
• East

Sports and recreation

Bulleen Park

Bulleen Park is being upgraded to support sporting clubs during the construction of North East Link. 

Future redevelopment of Bulleen Park will allow for continued use of the sporting and recreation facilities during the delivery and following the completion of the North East Link Program (NELP).

The redevelopment will result in a major upgrade to the football (AFL) and cricket facilities and include:

• two new replacement pavilions
• realignment and redevelopment of the three existing sports ovals
• upgrades to sports field lighting, cricket nets, and fencing
• planting of new trees and vegetation
• upgrading playground equipment and park amenities
• reconfigured car parking.

The project is expected to be completed by 2028. During this period, NELP will continue to provide user groups with construction updates to keep the community informed of progress and milestones.

Bulleen Park FAQs for sporting clubs, August 2023

Soccer facilities on Templestowe Road

To compensate for loss of two existing soccer pitches and open space at Bulleen Park, Development Victoria will deliver a new sporting precinct at 27-59 Templestowe Road, Bulleen as part of the North East Link Program.   

The new sporting facility will include:

• three soccer fields (2 natural turf and 1 synthetic pitch)
• a sports pavilion with tiered seating and changing, umpire and first aid amenities
• 176 car park spaces
• a playground area; and,
• walking and cycling connections to the Yarra River.

Park and Ride

Doncaster Park and Ride

Doncaster Park and Ride will be upgraded as part of NELP. We are advocating that the Doncaster Busway (including the Bulleen Park and Ride) be designed to operate and function as part of a network-wide Bus Rapid Transit system. This is beyond the busway corridor that is proposed along the Eastern Freeway between Hoddle Street and Doncaster Road.

We are also advocating for the State Government and NELP to amend the NELP Doncaster Park and Ride reference design to a mixed-use transit-oriented development. 

At this stage the State Government has only committed to a like for like upgrade, which will result in the reconstruction of the Park and Ride to be retained as a carpark only.

Bulleen Park and Ride

Bulleen Park and Ride is now open. The new bus station on the corner of Thompsons Road and Kampman Street in Bulleen is the first part of the Eastern Express Busway – Melbourne's first dedicated busway from Doncaster towards the city and features:

• parking for 370 cars 
• bike storage
• pick-up and drop-off bays
• a 5000 square metre green roof.

Templestowe Road 

We have successfully negotiated for the Victorian Government to commence detailed planning work and a business case for the duplication and upgrade of Templestowe Road (from Bridge Street to Thompsons Road). This will include shared pedestrian and bike paths along the north side.

Environment

Tree planting

NELP will plant two replacement trees for every tree removed during construction of the project.

A key objective for Council is to ensure that the loss of tree canopy and vegetation is minimised and mitigated. We're working closely with NELP to identify appropriate locations for early tree planting to occur to allow the new canopy to establish. Some early planting has already occurred across various locations in Manningham, including Katrina Reserve (Doncaster) and Finns Reserve (Lower Templestowe).

Council has planted more than 500 trees since 2022 within various reserves in Manningham on behalf of NELP. We will continue to support the early planting program.

River Red Gum, Bulleen

The historic 300 year old River Red Gum on Bridge Street in Bulleen is in close proximity to major North East Link works and must be protected. This tree is a local landmark, pre-dates European settlement and is an important example of our environmental heritage.

We will continue to regularly attend when works are being undertaken near the tree to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken.

Air quality and noise

We are continuing to advocate to NELP and other State authorities to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the air quality impacts of the project on the health and wellbeing of the local community.

We are also working closely with NELP to ensure that noise associated with construction is mitigated as far as practicable. Any noise emitting works that may exceed noise levels are also planned to occur either during the day or early in the night, as far as practicable. Affected residents are also notified prior to the works that noise may occur during a time period with a direct NELP contact provided to them to call where concerns are raised.

We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Discover our community, heritage and surrounds. Learn what drives our strategic vision - and how we do it. 

See what support services we offer for your needs - including links to official services by other providers.

As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.

We recognise that climate change is a defining issue of our time and requires a collaborative and urgent response. By actively working together — Council, our community, schools, businesses and partners — we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable future for us all.

What we are doing

Motion to declare climate emergency approved by Council

On January 28 2020, Manningham Council unanimously approved a motion to declare a climate emergency. This resolution acknowledged that we are in a state of serious climate and environmental change and that urgent climate actions were required.

Climate mitigation targets adopted by Council

On October 2021, Manningham Council unanimously adopted climate mitigation targets. These targets are:

• net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations
• net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community

The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to enhance climate action. Community feedback acknowledged a shared commitment with Council to increase action on climate change.

Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan developed

A Climate Emergency Action Plan was developed, outlining actions to address climate change.

Published Climate Emergency Response Plan

In July 2023 after further consultation, Manningham Council published the renamed Climate Emergency Response Plan. The Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines the approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.

Key actions include:

• improved public transport and car share services
• increased electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• conversion to energy efficient LED streetlights
• expanding rooftop solar and batteries program
• household energy saving measures
• diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste from landfill
• incentives to recycle and repurpose materials
• preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland reserves
• strengthening community education and awareness raising through workshops, events and activities.

100 per cent renewable energy at Council buildings and sports facilities

Manningham Council has signed the VECO electricity contract. VECO is an initiative involving 46 Victorian councils, known as the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).  

Thanks to the signing of this monumental contract, we will be able to make the following changes:

• End of 2022 - 100 per cent green electricity will be running:
  • the Pines Shopping Centre
  • Manningham Civic Centre
  • MC Square
  • Manningham Depot 
• End of 2023 - Manningham netball stadiums and Aquarena will transfer to the contract as well. 
• 1 January 2025 - all our electricity requirements will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. This includes:
  • buildings 
  • street lights
  • EV charging points 

All this new renewable energy comes from two wind farms, located in Horsham and Dundonnell.

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