Eltham Community Action Group

Trees and vegetation

Did you know that you can request council plant a tree on your nature strip?

How to Object to a Planning Permit Application

Find out more and use the links provided to make an objection and lodge it with the Nillumbik Shire Council

Presentation by Dr Greg Moore

At Eltham Community Action Group’s AGM on Sunday 29 May 2022, Dr Greg Moore gave a presentation on the importance of tree cover in urban areas, particularly in relation to climate change and planning laws.
Following requests from attendees, Greg has kindly shared the slides from his presentation with us.

Planning Issues – What we’re watching and some wins!

15 March 2023
Selected current and recent planning updates in the Eltham area.

The New Eltham Gateway – Help a community driven project of renewal succeed

19 July 2022
When the Fitzsimmons Lane roundabout was removed many thought the feeling of ‘coming’ home through to Eltham was gone forever.
But the people who objected to that work came up with a proposal to ‘renew’ publicly owned land to create a new entrance. Discussions were had with Major Roads Projects Victoria, Council and Vicki Ward MP who conducted a survey of residents to see what people would like to form a new Gateway entrance into Eltham.

Municipal Planning Strategy

8th July 2022
Council is reviewing another major planning document – the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS).
A high level document, the Municipal Planning Strategy provides the overarching strategies for the major land use and development matters that affect the whole shire into the future.
“The vision, strategic directions and strategic framework plans provide the ‘big picture’ response to the opportunities and challenges facing a municipality.”
Council wants our input by 17th July through a short survey on Participate Nillumbik or by personal submission.