News

21 May 2025
The State Government’s target of 12,000 extra homes for Nillumbik by 2051 has been reduced to 6,500.
If you are interested in finding out how this target is proposed to be achieved, come to ECAG’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 15 June 2025 from 2:30pm to 5pm at the Seniors Citizens Hall.

21 May 2025
Coming Very Soon! Save The Dates!
· Special Guest Speaker at our AGM on Sunday 15th June 2.30pm
· Rotary Eltham Festival Sat 8th November. Meet and Chat with us at our stall from 9am!

20 May 2025
The Victorian State Government introduced two amendments to all planning schemes in Victoria earlier this year. These amendments have introduced fast track planning processes for residential developments that can satisfy designated criteria.
If you are interested in finding out more about these important planning changes and how they are likely to impact Eltham, and would welcome the opportunity to ask questions, come to ECAG’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday 15 June 2025 from 2:30pm at the Seniors Citizens Hall.

16 August 2024
In 2023 Nillumbik had 22,700 homes. 
By 2051 we are to have 12000 more, ie almost half the number again, if the State Government Housing Targets’ proposal goes ahead! 

12 October 2023
The National Trust has announced its shortlist for Victorian Tree of the Year. Whist no Nillumbik trees made it to the shortlist this year, we still reckon we’ve got some beautiful specimens in our neck of the woods and we’d love to show them off. 

28 June 2023
The final draft of Nillumbik’s Neighbourhood Character Strategy, an extremely important document that will guide new development ensuring it respects and responds to the existing or preferred valued features or character of our area, i.e. what we know and love, is out for review.

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

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.

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.