Not the Whittlesea Mayor

11/01/2026

A reminder that an Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) is still open at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57–61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea.

The ERC is available for people who are evacuating from the fires impacting areas surrounding the City of Whittlesea and need a safe place to go, rest, or access basic support.

29/05/2025

📬 There’s still time to have your say!
If you were selected to take part in the Community Insights Study, don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of the City of Whittlesea.

This quick 12-minute survey ensures voices from all suburbs are heard 🗣️
Your input is confidential and helps us build a more connected, inclusive community.

🗓️ Survey closes: 1 June 2025
🔗 Learn more: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/CommunityInsights

11/05/2025

18/04/2025

👏👏👏 A BIG WIN ON YAN YEAN RD INTERSECTION! 👏👏👏

Recently announced changes to the design of the Yan Yean Rd/Bridge Inn Rd intersection are a win for the local community and commonsense.

The original plans did not include access to the Doreen Commercial Precinct from Yan Yean Rd which placed the future of the businesses located in it at risk.

Following significant pressure from the local community and in what can only be seen as a major backflip, the Government has quietly posted changes to the design on the projects webpage.

The changes to the design of the intersection will now include:

🚦traffic lights at Activity Way, with dedicated left and right turning lanes to improve access in and out of the business precinct

🚦a separate left slip lane from Yan Yean Road to access businesses in the business precinct

🚦on-street parking in front of the Old General Store and Post Office

🚦two new bus stops located near the Activity Way intersection

🚦a signalised pedestrian crossing at Activity Way, for access to the southbound bus stop which will be located on the eastern side of Yan Yean Rd.

I am proud to have been able to support the local business owners to achieve this sensible outcome.

14/03/2025

Yikes 😧

We know our trucks are lookin' fine, but we don’t want them smouldering.

Did you know Friday’s fire was caused by a gas bottle? 🔋🔥 Sadly, there was another fire yesterday, this time by a battery.

Batteries never belong in any bin. They must be disposed of at our free local drop-off points. ♻️

Truck fires can harm drivers and our community while causing delays for many more residents. Plus, they stop items from being recycled as all material must go to landfill after the fire.

Learn how to dispose of batteries safely and more at: https://bit.ly/4kJklan

06/02/2025

31/12/2024

17/10/2024

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