A new bike lane for Park Street, Fitzroy North
We’re trialling a new pop-up bike lane on Park Street in Fitzroy North to help reduce congestion on the nearby Capital City Trail.
Open for Feedback
Testing improvements to Yarra's cycling network
In line with our Council Plan 2021-25 and Yarra’s Transport Strategy 2022-32, we're looking to improve the safety, connectivity, and accessibility of our street network.
Climate Emergency Plan
Tell us what you think about our draft Climate Emergency Plan 2024-2030.
Draft Budget 2024/25
Council is proud to present a draft Budget for 2024/25 that delivers essential services and funds the priority projects our diverse community wants and needs.
Under Review
Richmond Town Hall Streetscape Upgrades
We're improving the streetscape outside the Richmond Town Hall and former police building, and want to hear your thoughts on some preliminary designs.
Future directions for Heidelberg Road
Thanks for providing your feedback on draft Amendment C273yara. We're now currently reviewing and considering all submissions before making our recommendation to Council.
Yambla Pavilion upgrade
We're upgrading the Yambla pavilion at Quarries Park to provide an inclusive community sporting facility, improved amenities and better public access to the park.
Help us shape Gleadell Street
Thanks to everybody who provided feedback on the ideas for Gleadell Street. Here's what we heard...
Safer streets Clifton Hill and North Abbotsford
If you drive, walk or ride around this part of Clifton Hill and Abbotsford tell us what you think of our ideas to make the roads safer.
An upgrade for Alphington Bowls Club
We're proposing to upgrade the Alphington Bowls Club and we want to know what you think.
A fresh look at the Linear Parklands
Be part of the plan for the longest stretch of parklands in Yarra!
Rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle.
There's more to waste than what you throw away. We are looking to create a strategy that changes the way we look at waste and create a more sustainable Yarra.
Fitzroy and Collingwood planning controls
Thank you for providing your feedback. We will use it to help us shape the future of Fitzroy and Collingwood.
A new pocket park on Charlotte Street
Thanks for providing your feedback on our draft Concept Plan. The final Plan was endorsed at the December 2023 Council Meeting.
Help design the future of Cremorne
Thanks for providing your feedback on our draft Urban Design Framework. We've reviewed what you told us and have used your suggestions to inform a revised plan.
Recognising our LGBTIQA+ heritage
This consultation is closed. We received almost 200 contributions on places, buildings and objects that are historically significant to LGBTIQA+ communities.
Safer streets - Alphington
This consultation is closed - thanks to everyone who provided feedback at both stages of the engagement.
Keeping Yarra flood resilient
We wanted to learn more about our community’s experience with flooding and rising water levels to better understand how weather events affect our city.
Charles Evans Reserve upgrade
This consultation is closed. Thanks for sharing your feedback, we'll use it to shape the Final Concept Design for upgrading Charles Evans Reserve.
A strategy for a multicultural Yarra
We’re looking to replace the four-year Multicultural Partnerships Plan with a long-term guiding strategy defining Council’s role in how we support our diverse community.
Building a safer Wellington Street
Thank you for telling us about your experiences travelling on the northern part of Wellington Street.
Play Space Strategy
This consultation is now closed. Your feedback will guide our decision making and priorities around play spaces for the next 10 years.
Helping Yarra age well
Thanks for sharing your ideas to make Yarra age-friendly and support our residents aged 50+. We're currently reviewing your feedback and will report back shortly.
Inclusive and Accessible Yarra
We are seeking ideas from the community to make Yarra a more inclusive and accessible place for all.
Planning Services Review
Thanks for your feedback which will inform the planning services review and help us to continue improving our statutory and strategic planning services.
Gertrude and Brunswick Streets corner
Thanks to everyone who contributed. This consultation is closed, your feedback will help shape this space as we update the concept design.
Street Garden Guidelines
Thanks for providing your feedback on our draft Street Garden Guidelines. We're currently reviewing what your told us and will report back shortly.
Cambridge Street Reserve play space
This consultation is closed! We are currently reviewing your feedback on the options for more play opportunities at Cambridge Street Reserve
Completed
Planning and prioritising services for the years ahead
To make sure our services are fit-for-purpose and are what our community wants, we wanted to hear from you.
Financial Sustainability Strategy
Thank you for providing your feedback on our draft Financial Sustainability Strategy to help us identify ways to improve our financial position.
Transport Action Plan
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our Transport Action Plan and letting us know what transport projects you want us to focus on.
Container Deposit Scheme
Thank you for your feedback on the four locations identified for the installation of “reverse vending machines” under the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Council Order review
We are reviewing our Council Order, which outlines the requirements for people owning domestic cats and dogs within Yarra, and proposing the introduction of a cat curfew.
Neighbourhood House Partnership Framework
Thanks for providing your feedback on our draft Neighbourhood House Partnership Framework. The Framework was endorsed at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Reviewing our draft Grants Administration Guide
This consultation is now closed. Thanks for providing your feedback on our draft Community Grants Policy Framework.
Separate waste services charge and draft Budget 2023/24
This consultation is closed. Yarra's Budget 2023/24 was adopted on Monday 19 June 2023.
Fast-tracking Neighbourhood Batteries
Thank you for providing your feedback on potential areas for future neighbourhood batteries. This consultation is now closed.
Smith Reserve upgrade
The Final Landscape Concept Plan was Adopted by Councillors at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 March.
Budget 2023/24
In November and December 2022, we wanted to know your priorities for the next financial year to us deliver the objectives of our Council Plan and shape our next Budget.
Golden Square Masterplan
Using the feedback you gave us earlier this year we have now finalised our Masterplan. Take a look at it here.
Batman Street Reserve upgrade
Thank you for providing your feedback. We used it to decide how to improve the reserve and which design is best suited for this space.
Arts and Culture Grants review
This consultation is closed. Thank you to all of the artists, community organisations and potential applicants who participated in our Arts and Culture Grants Review.
Governance rules review
This consultation is closed. In August 2022, we made changes to our governance rules, including changes to some Council meeting processes.
Draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 and draft Asset Management Policy 2022-2026
This consultation is closed. Thank you for reading our draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 and draft Asset Management Policy 2022-2026 and providing your feedback.
Moving Forward
We're planning for a future of safe, accessible and sustainable transport options in Yarra.
Yarra Moves
Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on our draft 2-year Action Plan to help make Yarra a healthier, more active city.
Budget 2022/23
Thank you for sharing your feedback on our draft Budget 2022-23. We are currently reviewing your feedback.
A new life for Burnley Cottage?
This consultation is closed. Thanks for sharing your input on the future of the historic Burnley Cottage.
Our four-year plan for Yarra
This consultation is closed. We adopted our four-year Council Plan after hearing your feedback in September 2021.
A new space on Kerr Street
We’ve upgraded the public space on the corner of Kerr Street and Brunswick Street.
We're ready for the next chapter
There's more to libraries than books, you know. Thanks for sharing your feedback, we have finalised Yarra Libraries Strategic Plan 2022-2026.
Drinking in public places: changes to our local law
This consultation has closed. Thank you for sharing your feedback on Yarra's local law on drinking in public places.
A plan for managing pets in Yarra
This consultation is closed. Thanks for your feedback on our new plan for managing dogs and cats in our city.
Upgraded toilets for Edinburgh Gardens
What's important to consider in the final design and construction of these much-needed facilities?
Public access to Old Heidelberg Road
This consultation is closed. Thank you for your feedback about how the eastern section of Old Heidelberg Road in Alphington is to be used.
Budget 2021/22
Have your say on Council's draft budget 2021/22
Road Management Plan amendment
We've made some amendments to our Road Management Plan. The RMP was adopted on 20 July 2021.
Revitalising Swan Street
Thank you for helping us make sure Swan Street stays a great place to work, visit and live , by having your say on our Streetscape Masterplan for the area.
Two larger pocket parks for Cremorne
We've heard great input from you and now we have the final designs and plant palettes to show you..
Your thoughts on Gleadell Street Market
This consultation is closed. We asked you what you like about the market, and if we can make any improvements.
A revamped skate park for Fitzroy North
This consultation is closed. Thanks to all the support of our local skater and BMX community and the positive feedback from the community, Fitzy Bowl Skate Park is open.
Communities that Care
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to help identify our priorities to support the healthy development of young people aged 8 – 14 years in Yarra.
Citizens Park playground upgrade
This consultation is closed. Thanks for sharing your feedback on our proposed design for the playground at Citizens Park
Cairns Reserve playground upgrade
This consultation is closed. Thanks for your input into the redesign of the play area at Cairns Reserve.
Egan Place Park upgrade
This consultation is closed. Thank you for your feedback on the Egan Place park upgrade.
Shape your future
This consultation is closed. Thanks to everyone who helped create Yarra’s first ever Community Vision to shape the future of our city for the next 15 years.
An accessible and inclusive Yarra
We need your help developing actions for the next two years, to guide our work as part of our Access and Inclusion Strategy.
Active and Healthy Ageing In Yarra
This consultation is closed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about active and healthy ageing in Yarra.
Yarra Planning Scheme Amendment C269
We're updating the policies in the Yarra Planning Scheme.
New governance rules for Yarra
This consultation is closed. Thanks for your feedback, Yarra City Council has adopted new governance rules.
Making Space in Yarra
This consultation is closed. We trialed new ways of using Yarra's roads to help deliver on our commitment to your health and safety during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our plan for a rainbow Yarra
This consultation is closed. Thank you for sharing your feedback on our strategy for supporting LGBTIQ+ people in Yarra.
How do we manage Yarra's water?
This consultation is closed. Thank you for your feedback on our draft plan to guide how we manage water in Yarra for the next 10 years.
Trialling a safer Elizabeth Street
This consultation is closed. Read more about the protected bike lane trial that took place in Elizabeth Street, Richmond.
Involving our community in planning and decision making
With your feedback, councillors adopted the Community Engagement Policy and Action Plan in 2020.
Expanding Cambridge Street Reserve – Construction
Thank you for providing your feedback on this project. We used your ideas to develop the park design and will begin construction in February 2023.
A new park for Otter Street
This consultation is closed. Yarra City Council officially opened Otter Street Pocket Park on Friday 9 February 2024.
Yarra's proposed budget 2020/21
View our proposed budget 2020/21 and make a formal submission.
Burnley Golf Course
This consultation is closed. Thanks for providing your feedback on the proposed redesign of Burnley Golf Course.
Yarra's Open Space Strategy
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to help inform our Open Space Strategy.
Our commitment to social justice
Share your thoughts on social justice and human rights in Yarra.
Yarra's Climate Emergency Plan
This consultation is closed. The Climate Emergency Plan was adopted at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 2 June 2020.
It's only natural
Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback on the draft strategy. We used your feedback to develop our Nature Strategy 2020-2024.
Future Cremorne
This consultation is closed. More than 460 interactions informed the first stage of engagement on issues and opportunities for Cremorne.
Yarra's Homelessness Strategy
We've developed a Homelessness Strategy, to help us ensure our response to homelessness is well coordinated and compassionate.
A new park for Reid Street
We've designed a new park for Reid Street in Fitzroy North, and the project is complete.
Get involved in Yarra's budget 20/21
This consultation is closed. Thank you for providing your feedback on our annual Budget 2020/21.
Help shape the future of Yarra’s economy
In 2020 we used your feedback and ideas to develop a plan for supporting businesses in Yarra.
A new playground for Browns Reserve
In 2020 we built a new playground for Browns Reserve after hearing your feedback.
Electric scoreboard for Brunswick Steet Oval
This consultation is closed. In 2020 we installed an electric scoreboard after hearing your feedback.
Bennett Street priority crossing
This consultation is closed. In 2019 we used your suggestions to finalise our plans for a crossing on Bennett Street.
Love Yarra Arts
This consultation is closed. Thank you for sharing your feedback and ideas to inform our Arts and Culture Strategy for 2022-26.
The Cubby House, Richmond Kindergarten and the Stables upgrade project
This consultation is closed. Thanks for your feedback on the upgrade of the Cubby House, Richmond Kindergarten and the Stables (the Chas Farquhar complex).
A new playground for Alphington Park
This consultation is closed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our design for an even better new playground for Alphington Park.
Brunswick Street Streetscape Masterplan
This consultation is closed. Thanks for your feedback. We’ve used your ideas for Brunswick Street.
Word on the street: Carlton North
From Carlton North’s cycling links to its leafy median strips, we're listened to your thoughts on your streets to create a Local Area Place Making plan.
Jack Dyer Pavilion upgrade
The consultation on the Jack Dyer Pavilion upgrade is now closed. Your feedback helped us finalise the design for the pavilion.
Social and Affordable Housing in Yarra
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to help us finalise our Social and Affordable Housing Strategy 2019.
Ask me about...
How will your voice be heard in Council planning and decision making
Your thoughts on childcare in Yarra
In 2019 we trialled an expanded child care service. We evaluated the trial and asked for feedback on what types of child care are important to you.
Drinking in public places: help us improve our local law
This consultation is over. Yarra Council has updated its rules on public drinking, adopting the Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Local Law 2019.
Aboriginal Partnerships Plan
Thanks to your feedback Council adopted our Yana Ngargna Plan 2020-23 in November 2019
Volunteering in Yarra
Using your feedback, we developed a four-year strategy to better promote, support and celebrate volunteering across Yarra.
Loving our libraries
This consultation is closed. Your feedback will help shape the direction of our library service and inform the development of our next strategic plan.
Brunswick Street Oval sporting and community facilities
Take a look at the proposed plan for restoring and reinvigorating these historic facilities.
Draft Budget 2019/20
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to help inform our 2019/20 budget.
Yarra’s Arts and Heritage Collection
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to update our Arts and Heritage Collection Management Policy
Hardy Gallagher Reserve
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create a new community growing space.
Supporting our multicultural community
This consultation is now over and we have finalised the Multicultural Partnerships Plan for 2019-2023.
Condell Street Reserve playground upgrade
This consultation is now closed. We developed a final plan based on the feedback we received.
Help us keep childcare fair
This consultation is now completed. Following valuable input from the community, we introduced an updated Priority of Access Policy.
Grow Your Own - Updating our Urban Agriculture Strategy
This consultation is now closed. Thank you for providing your feedback on our Urban Agriculture Strategy 2019-2023.
Managing Graffiti in Yarra
This consultation is now over. We are considering your feedback for the updated Graffiti Management Framework.
Taking it to the streets - North Fitzroy
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create a traffic management and place-making plan.
Volunteering in Yarra
The first phase of this consultation is now over. Your responses are now being considered to help us create a draft Volunteer Strategy.
Finding a home for our World War 1 heritage
This consultation is now complete. We were asking for your help to decide on a home for a rare, restored WW1 field gun.
Valuing our heritage
This consultation is closed. In 2019, we used your ideas to finalise the now adopted Heritage Strategy 2019-2030.
Inclusive Yarra
This consultation is closed. Your feedback is now being considered as we develop some key strategies to support inclusiveness and celebrate diversity in Yarra.
Car sharing in Yarra
The consultation is closed. At a Council Meeting on 16 July 2019 our Car Share Policy 2019-2024 was adopted.
Guiding Yarra's Growth - Draft Housing Strategy
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community for their feedback on Yarra's Draft Housing Strategy.
Access and Inclusion Strategy
This consultation is now completed. We were seeking your feedback on our draft Access and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan.
Active and Healthy Ageing
This consultation is now completed. We were seeking feedback on our draft Active and Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan.
Toddler play in Curtain Square
This consultation is now completed. We sought your feedback on a minor upgrade to the toddler playground adjacent to Curtain Street, North Carlton.
Have your say on our draft Aboriginal Partnerships Plan
This consultation is closed
Gahan Reserve playground upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to upgrade the playground at this much loved park.
Taking it to the streets - Richmond
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create a traffic management and place-making plan.
Taking it to the streets - Abbotsford
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create a traffic management and place-making plan.
Growing up in Yarra
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community to help us plan for 0-25 year olds and their families.
Proposed Budget 2018/19
This consultation is now completed. We were seeking feedback on our proposed budget for 2018/19.
Guiding Yarra's Growth - Space for economic activity and employment
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community for input on our draft Spatial, Economic and Employment Strategy.
Rethinking our waste
This consultation is now completed. We asked for the community for input into our draft Waste Minimisation strategy.
Living well in Yarra
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community to help us develop the Active and Healthy Ageing Strategy and the Access and Inclusion Strategy.
Yarra Open Space Strategy
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to help inform our Open Space Strategy.
Reimagining Victoria Street
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to make Victoria Street a safer, more attractive and welcoming place.
Wangaratta Street Park Upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform the upgrades to this space.
Enhancing Edinburgh Gardens: Northern Precinct and Playground
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community about how we could enhance Edinburgh Gardens.
Yarra 0 to 25 Plan
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our long term plan for children and young people aged 0 to 25.
Station Street proposed trial closure
This consultation is closed. Council decided against temporarily closing Station Street.
Affordable housing at significant redevelopments in Yarra
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our Draft Policy Guidance Note on Affordable Housing in Significant Redevelopments.
Flockhart Reserve Upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create a draft concept plan for this area.
A Better Bridge Road
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our masterplan for this area.
Victoria and Lennox Street Upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to create an improved design of this area.
Your ideas for Station Street
This consultation is now completed. We spoke to the local community about converting the southern end of Station Street in North Carlton into an area for community use.
Yarra's Draft Budget 2017-18 (without a waste service charge)
This consultation is now completed. We were seeking feedback on our proposed budget for 2017/18.
Making Rose Street pedestrian friendly
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to make the street pedestrian friendly.
Darling Gardens Playground Upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to upgrade the playground at Darling Gardens.
Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-21
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-2021.
Shape our future 2017: Council Plan, budget (proposed waste charge)
This consultation is now completed. We were seeking feedback on the draft council plan, annual budget and proposed waste service charge.
Branching out - Managing Yarra's urban forest
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our Urban Forest Strategy.
McConchie Reserve Revamp
This consultation has closed. We used your feedback to help us plan the revamp of the reserve.
Yarra 2021: help shape the next four years
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to inform our Council Plan.
Langdon Reserve Upgrade
This consultation is closed. We used your feedback to improve Langdon Reserve.
Draft Gambling Policy
This consultation has closed. We used your feedback to develop our Gambling Policy
Rushall Reserve Path
Consultation has concluded. We have used your feedback to build a path in Rushall Reserve in North Fitzroy.
Enhancing Edinburgh Gardens (Northern Precinct)
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community for ideas on the best ways to improve Edinburgh Gardens.
Local Law Review - Have Your Say
This consultation has closed. We used your feedback to review our Local Laws.
Proposed Budget 2016/17 - Have Your Say
This consultation has closed. We used your feedback to draft the 2016/17 budget.
Jonas Street Pop Up Plaza Trial
This consultation is now completed. The community was consulted on the design for the permanent Jonas Street Plaza.
Council Budget Planning 2016-2017
This consultation is now completed. This was the first stage of planning, where the community was welcomed to share their priorities.
Liveable Yarra
This consultation is now closed. Liveable Yarra was about hearing from our community about the challenges and opportunities for the future of Yarra.
Redevelopment of former Richmond Police Station
This consultation is now completed. We asked the community about the redevelopment of the former Richmond Police Station.
Multicultural Yarra
This consultation is now completed. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the Multicultural Partnerships Plan 2015-2018.
Draft Budget 2013-14 & Council Plan 2013-17
This consultation is now completed.
