Council

A proposal to merge Port Phillip Council with Melbourne and Yarra councils earned more headlines than support last week. But were the Mayors making a point rather than a move?

Council is struggling to prevent persistent encampments on the West Beach foreshore. The camps are in areas rehabilitated by conservation volunteers and valued for their serenity. Council says police co-operation is needed.

In a move that has sparked anger and confusion among older residents, Port Phillip councillors have voted unanimously to relinquish all remaining Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services from June 2026.

Council is set to relinquish more federally funded activities for seniors and hand responsibility back to Canberra.

As the Ngargee Tree camp enters its tenth month, TWiSK can confirm that Council and Parks Victoria are co-operating to support people camping near Junction Oval to leave the area safely.

The historic St Kilda Artillery Training Depot in Chapel Street is included in the Defence real estate sell off announced last week. The one hectare site features a heritage listed drill hall and a rich colonial backstory.

The road to electric vehicles can be full of unexpected speed humps. Despite the delays, the first of a new generation of local public EV chargers is coming … fingers crossed.

Council is seeking people to join important advisory committees. These are volunteer roles with great possibilities. Act quickly, applications close 2 March.

The wrecking ball looms over local public housing towers in Inkerman Street and Victorian Avenue. TWiSK reports that local tenants weren’t the only ones taken by surprise.

While Council is set to consider a below par accessibility action plan. TWiSK has found that Council compares poorly to other inner city council on accessibility.