The City of Melton: Get to know your local council.

Across Victoria, area based representative governments oversee communities and electorates. Called ‘councils’, these groups manage local issues as well as plan and manage the needs of the residents. More specifically, councils manage economic, social, and cultural development within the municipal area they oversee, including supporting individuals and groups and providing a range of services to promote the wellbeing of the community.

Councils work closely with their community to implement policies and regulations, including those set by higher levels of government, as well as organise and deliver community infrastructure and programs funded by rates collected from individuals and businesses within their municipality.
 

Council services and responsibilities.

All Victorian councils have similar roles and responsibilities. In fact, every time you leave your house, you’re probably using services provided by your local council, which also manages and maintains most of the surrounding communal infrastructure and facilities including roads, community centres, sporting facilities, playgrounds, and parks.

Different councils offer a variety of services and infrastructure depending on the needs of the local community. Modeina estate sits within the City of Melton, which offers a range of services across the following areas:

• Arts and Culture. Delivering festivals and events, maintaining public art, and artist development.
• Building, planning, and transportation. Issuing planning and building permits, plus maintaining roads and transportation services.
• Business. Working with local businesses, training, and events.
• Families and youth. Providing childcare, kindergarten, immunisation, and maternal and child healthcare services.
• Disability, carers, and seniors. Information and services for seniors and people of all ages with a disability.
• Cultural Diversity. Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, local services and events, and historical sites.
• Environment and sustainability. Protecting and enhancing the City of Melton’s natural environment.
• Grants, awards, and funding. Programs for Individuals and organisations.
• Parks and reserves. Managing and maintaining local parks, reserves, and gardens.
• Pet and Animal registration.
• Health and safety. Managing and supporting community safety, emergencies, health, family and child abuse prevention, complaints, immunisations, and pest control.
• Venues and facilities. Managing and maintaining sports grounds, swimming pools, and libraries.
• Support services. Providing care and support including parenting, housing, domestic violence victims, housing, food relief, and counselling.

For more information about all the community services and support offered by the City of Melton, please visit https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Services