Trees and vegetation Did you know that you can request council plant a tree on your nature strip? Read more Lodge an Objection to Council Use these links provided to upload an Objection direct to Nillumbik Council own Web Site: Read more 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. Read more Latest News Help a community driven project of renewal succeed 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 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. Read more Municipal Planning Strategy 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. Read more What is the Neighbourhood Character of your area? In what kind of Neighbourhood Character Precinct do you live? You can find out on the map here and then click on the relevant link to check out what the neighbourhood characteristics are of your area in the current planning scheme. Read more
