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  • Council innovation and performance
    • Performance reporting

      Performance reporting is a key part of our strengthening councils program. Read about the measures and checklists that make up the framework.

    • Sector guidance: planning and reporting

      Local Government Victoria provides a range of planning and reporting guides and templates to assist councils with planning, budgeting and reporting.

      • Performance Reporting Indicator Guide 2021-22 & 2022-23..docx
      • Performance Reporting Indicator Guide 2021-22 & 2022-23.pdf
      • Local-Government Better Practice Guide Performance Statement 2021-22.docx
      • Local-Government Better Practice Guide Performance Statement 2021-22.pdf
      • Local Government Better Practice Guide Report of Operations 2021-22.docx
      • Local Government Better Practice Guide Report of Operations 2021-22.pdf
      • Summary of Changes Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Guide and Reporting template 2021-22.docx
      • Summary of Changes Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Guide and Reporting template 2021-22.pdf
      • Summary of Changes BPG Performance Statement 2021-22.docx
      • Summary of Changes BPG Performance Statement 2021-22.pdf
      • Summary of Changes BPG Report of Operations 2020-21.docx
      • Summary of Changes BPG Report of Operations 2021-22.pdf
      • Summary of Changes - Report of Operations - 2021-22 Final
      • Foundational Workforce Plan Guide.docx
      • Foundational Workforce Plan Guide.pdf
      • LGPro Workforce Planning Handbook 2018.pdf
      • Model_Budget_2022-23_summary_of_changes.docx
      • Model_Budget_2022-23_summary_of_changes.pdf
      • Model-Budget-2022-2023-Better-Practice-Guide.docx
      • Model-Budget-2022-2023-Better-Practice-Guide.pdf
      • Asset Plan Guidance 2022 rev1
      • Local Government Sector KPI Catalogue - 2022 Edition.xlsx
    • Procurement

      Councils play a vital role in procuring the goods, services and works needed to deliver key council services and infrastructure to the community.

      • Supplier Code of Conduct for Local Governments template January 2020.docx
    • Local laws
    • Finance and Accounting Support Team

      The Finance and Accounting Support Team (FAST) program was designed to help improve the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils

    • Financial and asset management

      DJPR provides Victorian councils with guidance resources for council infrastructure, land and asset management.

    • Council community satisfaction survey

      Local Government Victoria’s annual community satisfaction survey compiles community feedback on councils in five key performance areas. Read the latest survey results and find previous surveys.

      • CSS 2021 State-wide Report Final(002).pdf
      • CSS State-Wide Research Report 2021 - Word Version.docx
    • Council rates and charges

      Each council collects rates from residents and businesses in its municipality to help fund local infrastructure and services.

      • Calculating Rates
      • Legitimacy of Councils and Rating Powers.docx
      • Legitimacy of Councils and Rating Powers.pdf
      • FactSheet_GovernmentResponseToLocalGovernmentRatingSystemReview.pdf
      • FactSheet_GovernmentResponseToLocalGovernmentRatingSystemReview.docx
      • Local_Government_Rating_System_Review_Final_Report_March_2020.pdf
      • Victorian_Government_Response_to_the_Local_Government_Rating_System_Review_December_2020.pdf
      • LocalGovernmentRatingSystemReviewConsultationReportFinal.pdf
    • Treasury Corporation of Victoria loans

      The Victorian Government has approved the Treasury Corporation of Victoria to become a direct lender to councils.

  • What we do
    • Local Government Victoria

      Local Government Victoria supports and regulates councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy a responsive, accountable and efficient system of local government

    • Ministerial Statement on local government

      In November 2020, the Minister for Local Government released a Ministerial Statement on Local Government outlining the priorities for Local Government moving forward.

    • International engagement

      Local Government Victoria exchanges knowledge and experience with a range of international partners.

  • Funding programs
    • Victorian Local Government Grants Commission

      The Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC) allocates financial assistance grants from the Federal Government to local councils in Victoria. The Commission cannot provide grants for businesses, individuals or community groups.

    • Roadside Weeds and Pests Program

      The Roadside Weeds and Pests Program (RWPP) provides funding support to councils to plan and implement control activities for weeds and pests on municipal rural roadsides.

      • RWPP Allocations 2021-2022
      • Control Plan Assistance
    • Public Library Programs

      Victorian public libraries offer more than just borrowing books. You can do research, attend a seminar, hear your favourite author speak and bring your kids to story time.

    • Municipal emergency resourcing program

      The Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program (MERP) provides funds to rural, regional and outer-metropolitan councils across the state which helps councils plan and prepare for emergencies.

    • Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme
      • CILS FAQS.pdf
    • Rural Councils ICT Infrastructure Support Program
  • Council governance and integrity
    • Local Government Culture Project
    • Governance resources

      Governance resources of the Local Government Act 2020 and related Acts, policies and legislation.

      • Conflict of Interest Manual 2020
      • Asset Plan Guidance 2022 rev1
    • Local Government Act 2020
      • A principles-based Act
      • Implementation guidance
        • Ministerial Good Practice Guidelines No 1 - Virtual Meetings.pdf
        • Approved revised Guidelines - v 3-3 - Virtual Meetings.pdf
      • Newsroom
    • Local Government Bill 2019

      The Local Government Bill 2019 will deliver improved local government democracy, accountability and service delivery for all Victorians.

    • Councillor conduct framework

      The councillor conduct framework set out in the Local Government Act 2020 provides for the management of councillor conduct and councillor behaviour.

    • Independent reports

      Under the Local Government Act 2020, the Minister for Local Government may appoint independent bodies to provide advice to councils and report back on council structures, operations and governance.

      • Greater Geelong Final Monitor Report
    • Acts and regulations

      Victoria’s local government sector is administered under the Local Government Act 2020 and related Acts, policies and legislation.

    • Candidate Training
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      • FAQ for Candidates
      • FAQ for candidates v2.docx
      • FAQ for candidates PPO approved 18082020.docx
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Instrument of Approval.pdf
  • Partnering with councils
    • Victorian State-Local Government agreement

      The 2014 Victorian State-Local Government Agreement is designed to build collaborative working relationships between state and local government.

    • Mayoral Advisory Panel

      The Mayoral Advisory Panel consists of mayors from across Victoria who provide high level advice on local government issues.

    • Gender equity

      Gender equality and diversity benefits all of us. It makes communities, councils and our State stronger.

      • Terms of Reference GEAC.pdf
      • GEAC-EoI-Application-form.docx
      • Women Leading Locally
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    • Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy

      Creating pathways to self-determination for Aboriginal Victorians through partnerships with Local Government and the Victorian Government.

  • Grants
    • Growing Suburbs Fund

      The Growing Suburbs Fund supports investment in critical local infrastructure in diverse and fast-growing interface and peri-urban councils.

      • The projects
        • Cardinia Shire Council 2019-20 My Place Youth Facility Expansion & Relocation .pdf
        • Cardinia Shire Council 2019-20 Officer South Integrated Child and Family Centre.pdf
        • Cardinia Shire Council 2019-20 Officer District Park.pdf
        • Casey City Council 2019-20 Selandra Rise Active Open Space Community Pavilion Development.pdf
        • Hume City Council 2019-20 Cloverton Recreation Resereve Pavilion.pdf
        • Casey City Council 2019-20 Cranbourne North Active Open Space Recreation Reserve.pdf
        • Hume City Council 2019-20 Gladstone Park Pavilion Redevelopment.pdf
        • Hume City Council 2019-20 Goonawarra Neighbourhood House.pdf
        • Hume City Council 2019-20 Greenvale Recreation Reserve Playspace.pdf
        • Hume City Council 2019-20 Kalkallo North Community Centre.pdf
        • Melton City Council 2019-20 Brookside Community Pavilion.pdf
        • Melton City Council 2019-20 Eynesbury Station Early Learning Centre.pdf
        • Melton City Council 2019-20 Melton Recycling Facility.pdf
        • Mitchell Shire Council 2019-20 Activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces.pdf
        • Mitchell Shire Council 2019-20 Kilmore Rejuventation - A Make Over for Sydney Streets Retail Core.pdf
        • Mitchell Shire Council 2019-20 Taylors Creek Shared Path.pdf
        • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 2019-20 Rye Township Plan.pdf
        • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 2019-20 Tyabb Kindergarten Upgrade.pdf
        • Nillumbik Shire Council 2019-20 Eltham Sports Multi Use Community Facility.pdf
        • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 2019-20 Somerville Active Recreation Hub.pdf
        • Whittlesea City Council 2019.20 Lalor Streetscape Upgrade.pdf
        • Whittlesea City Council 2019.20 Quarry Hills Regional Parkland .pdf
        • Whittlesea City Council 2019.20 Whittlesea Community Skate Park Activation.pdf
        • Whittlesea City Council 2019.20 Whittlesea Public Gardens Revitalisation.pdf
        • Whittlesea City Council 2019.20McLeans Road Kindergarten Upgrade.pdf
        • Wyndham City Council 2019-20 K Road Cliffs Master Plan Implementation Project.pdf
        • Wyndham City Council 2019-20 Riverdale Multi Purpose Community Centre.pdf
        • Wyndham City Council 2019-20 Truganina South East Community Precinct Masterplan Delivery.pdf
        • Yarra Ranges Shire Council 2019.20 Monbulk Recreation Reserve Skate and Scooter Park Upgrade.pdf
        • Yarra Ranges Shire Council 2019-20 Belgrave Park Lake .pdf
        • Yarra Ranges Shire Council 2019-20 Elizabeth Bridge Rec Reserve.pdf
        • Yarra Ranges Shire Council 2019.20 Mount Evelyn Community Sport and Recreation Pavilion.pdf
        • Hume-2020-21-Coopers-Hill-Drive-Reserve-Upgrade.pdf
        • Hume-2020-21-DS-Aitken-Reserve-Skatepark-Upgrade.pdf
        • Hume-2020-21-Kirwan-Park-Upgrade-.pdf
        • Hume-2020-21-Melba-Avenue-Stretscape-Upgrade.pdf
        • Bass-Coast-Cowes-Cultural-and-Community-Centre-2020-21.pdf
        • Baw-Baw-2020-21-GSF-Longwarry-Early-Learning-Centre-.pdf
        • Cardinia-Shire-Council-2020-21-Princes-Highway.pdf
        • Casey-City-Council-2020-21-Olive-Road-Sporting-Complex-Community-Pavilion-Redevelopment.pdf
        • Casey-City-Council-2020-21-Orana-Community-Place-Early-Years-Facility.pdf
        • Casey-City-Council-2020-21-Strong-Drive-Childrens-Centre-Redvelopment.pdf
        • Golden-Plains-2020-21-Golden-Plains-Youth-Hub.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Melton-Diggers-Rest-Community-Pavilion-.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Mitchell-Kilmore-Family-and-Childrens-Centre-Expansion.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Mitchell-Wallan-Community-Hub.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Wyndham-Tarneit-North-Masterplan-Implementation-Project.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Yarra-Ranges-BioMass-to-Energy-Plant-Coldstream-Transfer-Station.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Yarra-Ranges-Kimberley-Recreation-Reserve-Community-Sporting-Pavilion-Redevelopment.pdf
        • GSF-Flyer-Yarra-Ranges-Upwey-Skate-Park.pdf
        • Moorabool-2020-21-Darley-Park-Community-and-Sports-Facility.pdf
        • Mornington-Peninsula-Shire-Council-2020-21-Flinders-Civic-Hall-Redevelopment-.pdf
        • Nillumbik-Shire-2020-21-Eltham-Leisure-Centre-Solar-Panel-and-Associated-Infrastructure.pdf
        • Nillumbik-Shire-2020-21-Hurstbridge-Community-Multi-Use-Facility.pdf
        • Surf-Coast-GSF-2020-21-Torquay-Wayfinding-Project.pdf
        • Whittlesea-GSF-2020-21-Carrington-Childrens-Centre-outdoor-learning-and-playspace.pdf
        • Whittlesea-GSF-2020-21-Community-Energy-Efficiency-Program.pdf
        • Whittlesea-GSF-2020-21-Mernda-Social-Support-Services-Facility.pdf
        • Whittlesea-GSF-2020-21-Mill-Park-Library-Public-Surrounds-Upgrade.pdf
        • Whittlesea-GSF-2020-21-Rochdale-Square-Neighbourhood-Revitilisation-.pdf
        • 2020-21 GSF Round 2 - Information sheets
          • GSF-Guide-Park-Regional-Playspace-Project-Wonthaggi.pdf
          • GSF-Guy-Road-Shared-Pathway-Project.pdf
          • GSF-Activation-of-Beveridge-Recreation-Reserve.pdf
          • GSF-Alma-Treloar-Masterplan-Implementation-Stage-2.pdf
          • GSF-Banchory-Green-Reserve-Upgrade.pdf
          • GSF-Bellbird-Park-Multi-Purpose-Pavilion.pdf
          • GSF-Brunt-Road-Integrated-Child-and-Family-Centre.pdf
          • GSF-Chirnside-Urban-Park.pdf
          • GSF-Coldstream-Station-Activation.pdf
          • GSF-Graysharps-Road-Open-Space-Precinct-Plan-Implementation.pdf
          • GSF-JJ-Clancy-Reserve-Integrated-Community-Facility-Recreation-Hub.pdf
          • GSF-Kelynack-Recreation-Reserve-Play-Space-and-Multi-Play-Area-Redevelopment.pdf
          • GSF-Koo-Wee-Rup-Bowls-and-Community-Hub-Construction.pdf
          • GSF-Lawrie-Emmins-Reserve-Youth-and-Skate-Facility.pdf
          • GSF-Littlecroft-Family-and-Community-Centre-Upgrade.pdf
          • GSF-Macedon-Ranges-Regional-Sports-Precinct-Stage-1.pdf
          • GSF-Mernda-Adventure-Park-Public-Amenity.pdf
          • GSF-Merrifield-West-Southern-Community-Centre.pdf
          • GSF-Mount-Holden-Reserve-Trail-Stage-1.pdf
          • GSF-Mt-Atkinson-Active-Open-Space-Precinct.pdf
          • GSF-Mt-Atkinson-Childrens-and-Community-Centre.pdf
          • GSF-Norris-Bank-Reserve-West-Precinct.pdf
          • GSF-Pearcedale-Recreation-Reserve-Pavilion-Redevelopment.pdf
          • GSF-Redleap-Recreation-Reserve-Upgrade.pdf
          • GSF-Ross-Creek-Play-and-Active-Rec-Upgrade.pdf
          • GSF-Seabrook-Reserve-Community-Hub.pdf
          • GSF-Southern-Peninsula-Integrated-Youth-Services-Hub.pdf
          • GSF-Surf-Coast-Community-Wellbeing-Spaces-Project.pdf
          • GSF-West-Maddingley-Early-Years-and-Community-Hub.pdf
          • GSF-Whittlesea-Public-Gardens-Skate-Park-and-Urban-Zone.pdf
          • GSF-Woodbine-Childrens-Centre-Upgrade.pdf
          • GSF-Wyndham-Cultural-Centre-Redevelopment.pdf
          • Whittlesea_Norris-Bank-Reserve-West-Precinct.pdf
          • Whittlesea_Redleap-Recreation-Reserve-Upgrade.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Kelynack-Recreation-Reserve-Play-Space-and-Multi-Play-Area-Redevelopment.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Mernda-Adventure-Park-Public-Amenity.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Norris-Bank-Reserve-West-Precinct.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Public-Gardens-Skate-Park-and-Urban-Zone.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Quarry-Hills-Regional-Park-Connecting-Trails.pdf
        • Whittlesea-Redleap-Recreation-Reserve-Upgrade.pdf
        • Yarra-Ranges-Bailey-Road-Playspace.pdf
        • Yarra-Ranges-Chirnside-Urban-Park.pdf
        • Yarra-Ranges-Coldstream-Station-Activation.pdf
        • Yarra-Ranges-Mooroolbark-Heights-Recreation-Reserve-Playspace.pdf
      • Case Studies
      • 2021-22 Growing Suburbs Fund - Guidelines - Final.pdf
    • Finance and Accounting Support Team

      The Finance and Accounting Support Team (FAST) program was designed to help improve the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils

    • Collaborative councils

      The Collaborative Council - Sustainability Fund Partnerships (CCSFP) Program supports Victorian councils to collaborate on projects focused on environmentally sustainability and improved services.

    • Living Libraries Infrastructure Program

      The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program helps Victorian councils and regional library corporations to provide high-quality library infrastructure to meet their communities’ changing needs.

    • Rural & Regional Councils Sustainability Reform

      Acting on the barriers and challenges to long-term financial and operational sustainability for rural and regional councils

    • Women Building Surveyors Program
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      • Women Building Surveyors Program Guidelines.pdf
    • Council COVID-19 Grants
      • Outdoor Activation Local Government Guidelines - Approved.pdf
      • Outdoor Activation Local Government Grant Application Assessment Process - Approved.docx
      • Outdoor Activation Local Government Grant Application Assessment Process - Approved.pdf
      • Local Councils Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package Commitments Report - Approved.docx
      • Outdoor Activation Guidelines.pdf
      • Outdoor Activation Fund Guidelines.docx
      • LCOEEP Guidelines Round 1.pdf
      • LCOEEP Guidelines Round 2.pdf
      • Local Councils Supporting CALD Networks Guidelines.docx
      • Local Councils Supporting CALD Networks Guidelines.pdf
      • Business Concierge Program Guidelines.docx
      • Business Concierge Program Guidelines.pdf
      • Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Guidelines Round 1.docx
      • Outdoor Activation Local Government Guidelines - Round 2.docx
    • Free from Violence Local Government Program 2022 - 2025
  • Resilience and emergency management
    • Councils and emergencies project

      Local Government Victoria is working with councils and the emergency management sector to enhance the emergency management capability and capacity of local government

      • Councils-and-emergencies-position-paper-December-2017-word-accessible v.docx
      • Councils and Emergencies Phase Three Regional Consultation Report.pdf
    • Emergency management

      Local Government Victoria supports councils to work together to plan for their emergency management responsibilities before, during and after emergencies.

    • Coronavirus
      • BULLETIN 11_2020 MASS GATHERING DIRECTIONS FROM THE DEPUTY CHIEF HEALTH OFFICER.docx
      • BULLETIN 10_2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) TRANSMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES.docx
      • BULLETIN 9_2020 COUNCIL MEETINGS.docx
      • BULLETIN 9_2020 COUNCIL MEETINGS - UPDATED.docx
      • BULLETIN 8_2020 DIRECTION FROM THE CHIEF HEALTH OFFICER.docx
      • BULLETIN 8_2020 DIRECTION FROM THE CHIEF HEALTH OFFICER-ATTACHMENT.pdf
      • BULLETIN 7_2020 ASSISTING SUPERMARKETS RESPOND TO DEMAND.docx
      • BULLETIN 6_2020 COVID-19.docx
      • BULLETIN 12 2020.docx
      • Mass Gatherings Directions No 2.pdf
      • Non Essential Business Closure.pdf
      • Bulletin 14 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 15 2020.docx
      • Mass Gatherings Directions No 3.pdf
      • Non-Essential Activity Directions - 25 March 2020 (1).pdf
      • Bulletin 16 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 17 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 18 2020.docx
      • EMV guidance - rational use of PPE for non-health services (1).pdf
      • Bulletin 19 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 20 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 21 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 22 2020.docx
      • Fact Sheet - Vic Gov Business Support FINAL.pdf
      • BULLETIN 23_2020 COVID-19 DIRECTIONS AND WORKPLACES.docx
      • ATTACHMENT 1 (LETTER TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE - COVID-19 UPDATE).pdf
      • BULLETIN 25 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 26 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 27 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 28 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 29 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 30 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 31 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 32 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 33 2020 .docx
      • Bulletin 34 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 35 2020.docx
      • BULLETIN 36 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 37 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 38 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 39 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 40 2020.docx
      • Coronavirus disease COVID-19 CHO Letter to Local Government CEO 3 June 2020.pdf
      • Bulletin 41 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 42 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 45 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 46 2020.docx
      • Bulletin 48.docx
      • Bulletin 51 2020.docx
      • Reusable Fabric Facemasks Manufacturers Directory_20July 2020.pdf
      • Hand-sanitiser-directory.pdf
      • Safe campaign guidelines - VEC Link and updated directions for masks and LGAs (30 July).docx
      • BULLETIN 52 2020 - SAFE CAMPAIGNING GUIDELINES PUBLISHED.docx
      • Bulletin 53 - Enforcement of Local Laws - Parking
      • Safe Campaign Guidelines - Aug V2.pdf
      • Bulletin 55 - Stage 4 Restrictions - Council Business Guidance
      • Bulletin - reopening roadmaps released.pdf
      • Regional Victoria to move to Third Step of the Roadmap for Reopening
      • Bulletin 64/2020 - Reopening Roadmaps and Eased Restrictions
      • Bulletin 65/2020 - Business Resilience Grants Open for Local Businesses
      • Bulletin 66/2020 - Parking Enforcement Guidance Updated
      • Bulletin 67 Transfer Stations and Landfill Levy Rate Changes - Further Deferral
      • Bulletin 68/2020 Summary of Changes to Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria
      • Safe Campaigning Guide Metro Melbourne
      • Bulletin Supporting Residents Prepare Properties for the Summer Season
      • Safe Campaigning Guidelines Campaigning in Metropolitan Melbourne v4
      • Virtual Meetings Extension In Omnibus Bill Passes Parliament
      • Changes to Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne
      • Changes to Restrictions for Regional Victoria
      • Bulletin 74/2020 - Changes to Restrictions
      • Changes to Restrictions – Local Government Information
      • Bulletin 77/2020 - Changes to Restrictions
      • Bulletin 3 A new permit system for all domestic travel into Victoria.pdf
      • Bulletin 6 Update on Offices and Face Masks.pdf
      • Bulletin 7 Latest Advice For Councils.pdf
      • Bulletin 10 Circuit Breaker Action.pdf
      • Bulletin 11 Latest COVID-19 Advice.pdf
      • Bulletin 12 Conduct of Council Meetings.pdf
      • Additional COVIDsafe Measures Announced
      • Latest COVID-19 Advice for Businesses
      • Bulletin 25/2021
      • Bulletin 26/2021
      • Bulletin 28/2021
      • Bulletin 29/2021
      • Bulletin 30/2021
      • Bulletin 31/2021
      • Bulletin 31 Truck Curfews Lifted Until 10 June 2021.pdf
      • Bulletin 32 COVID-19 Restrictions Changing This Week.pdf
      • Bulletin 33 Virtual Participation Meetings.pdf
      • Bulletin 35 Supporting Businesses With Outdoor Dining.pdf
      • Bulletin 36 Changes To COVID-19 Restrictions This Week.pdf
      • Bulletin 37 Check-In Campaign To Help COVID Contact Tracers.pdf
      • Bulletin 39 Changes To COVID Restrictions This Week.pdf
      • Bulletin 40 Help Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 And Keep Businesses Open.pdf
      • Bulletin 44 Further Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions.pdf
      • Bulletin 47 Truck curfews lifted until midnight 20 July 2021.pdf
      • Bulletin 45 Information For Communities On The NSW Border.pdf
      • Bulletin 48 COVID-19 restrictions update including red zone permits paused.pdf
      • Bulletin 49 Truck curfews lifted until midnight 27 July 2021.pdf
      • Bulletin 50 Supporting Victorian businesses through lockdown.pdf
      • Bulletin 51 Changes to COVID-19 restrictions this week.pdf
      • Bulletin 52 Changes to the NSW-VIC border bubble.pdf
      • Bulletin 53 COVID-19 restrictions update.pdf
      • Bulletin 54 COVID-19 restriction update – seven day lockdown announced.pdf
      • Bulletin 55 Truck curfew exemptions.pdf
      • Bulletin 56 New support announced for Victorian businesses.pdf
      • Bulletin 57 Lockdown to lift in regional Victoria.pdf
      • Bulletin 58 Melbourne lockdown extended, permits required for all VIC-NSW cross-border travel.pdf
      • Bulletin 60 Additional business support in metro Melbourne.pdf
      • Bulletin 61 Truck curfew exemptions.pdf
      • Bulletin 21 Jobs Victoria services and wage subsidies for Victorian employers.pdf
      • Bulletin 17 Latest COVID-19 advice for businesses.pdf
      • Bulletin 16 Conduct of council meetings.pdf
      • Bulletin 9 Lunar new year.pdf
      • Bulletin 1 Return to office workplaces guidance.pdf
      • Bulletin 62 Virtual meetings extension in omnibus bill introduced.pdf
      • Bulletin 63 Update on COVID-19 Restrictions in Melbourne.pdf
      • Bulletin 64 Additional Support for Melbourne Businesses.pdf
      • Bulletin 65 Truck curfew exemptions.pdf
      • Bulletin 66 Lockdown Across Regional Victoria and Restriction Changes for Melbourne.pdf
      • Bulletin 67 Support for Businesses in Regional Victoria.pdf
      • Bulletin 68 Live Performance Support Round Two Now Open.pdf
      • Bulletin 69 Get Tested at the First Sign of Symptoms – Stakeholder Packs for Sharing.pdf
      • Bulletin 71 NSW-VIC Border and Specified Worker Permit Changes.pdf
      • Bulletin 72 COVID-19 Restrictions to Lift for Regional Victoria.pdf
      • Bulletin 73 Freight and Healthcare Worker Vaccinations.pdf
      • Bulletin 74 Ballarat to Enter Seven Day Lockdown, Restrictions Ease in Shepparton.pdf
      • Bulletin 75 Regional ID Requirement and Poster.pdf
      • Bulletin 76 Multicultural Communications Outreach Program.pdf
      • Bulletin 77 Restriction Changes Across Victoria and Construction Industry.pdf
      • Bulletin 78 Regional Business Support Announcement.pdf
      • Bulletin 79 Victorias Roadmap To Deliver The National Plan.pdf
      • Bulletin 80 Victorias Roadmap The Return to Offices.pdf
      • Bulletin 81 Lockdown in City of Ballarat to Lift on Schedule.pdf
      • Bulletin 82 Mandatory Vaccination for Childcare and School Staff.pdf
      • Bulletin 83 ‘Buy Local’ Campaign to Support Small Businesses.pdf
      • Bulletin 84 Extension of Truck Curfews Exemption.pdf
      • Bulletin 85 Further Advice on Council Construction Activities.pdf
      • Bulletin 86 Vaccinated Economy Trials and Changes to Restrictions.pdf
      • Bulletin 87 City Of Latrobe To Enter Seven Day Lockdown Tonight.pdf
      • Bulletin 88 Travel Permits For Fire Preparedness.pdf
      • Bulletin 90 Vaccination Requirement For Authorised Workers.pdf
      • Bulletin 91 Construction To Re-Open On October 5.pdf
      • Bulletin 92 City Of Greater Shepparton And Moorabool Shire To Enter Seven Day Lockdown Tonight.pdf
      • Bulletin 93 Victoria Backs The State’s Construction Industry.pdf
      • Bulletin 95 Vaccine Requirements For Industry And Workers.pdf
      • Bulletin 96 Mildura Enters Lockdown.pdf
      • Bulletin 97 Vaccinated Economy Trials – New Details Announced.pdf
      • Bulletin 99 Updated Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions.pdf
      • Bulletin 100 Covid-19 Update – Restrictions To Ease From 11.59pm On Thursday 21 October.pdf
      • Bulletin 98 Lockdown In The Mitchell Shire To End Tonight.pdf
      • Bulletin 101 Covidsafe Outdoor Activation Supporting A Safer Way To Open.pdf
      • Bulletin 102 Covid-19 Update – Vaccination Requirements For Reopening.pdf
      • Bulletin 104 Covid-19 Update – New Details Announced For 80 Per Cent And 90 Per Cent Double Dose Targets.pdf
      • Bulletin 105 Covid-19 Update - 80 Per Cent State-Wide Settings.pdf
      • Bulletin 106 Truck Curfews Reinstated.pdf
      • Bulletin 107 Remaining Restrictions To Be Lifted As Victoria Reaches Phase D Of The National Plan.pdf
      • Bulletin 109 Updated Covid-19 Settings From 11.59pm 15 December 2021.pdf
      • Bulletin 111 - Updated Mask Rules From 11.59pm December 23.pdf
      • Bulletin 1 - Steps To Improve Testing Times And Reduce Transmission.pdf
      • Bulletin 2 Truck Curfew Exemptions.pdf
      • Bulletin 3 - COVID-19 Update Keeping Workers In Key Sectors Safe.pdf
      • Bulletin 5 Exemptions For Essential Workers And Worksafe Covid-19 Reporting Requirements.pdf
      • Bulletin 11 COVID-19 Update Density Limit Dancefloor And QR Code Restrictions To Ease.pdf
      • Bulletin 13 Victorian Government Announces $200 Million Business Stimulus Package.pdf
      • Bulletin 14 COVID-19 Update Return To The Office Mask Rules And Vaccination Requirement Updates.pdf
      • Bulletin 15 COVID-19 Update Test Isolation Payments Closing.pdf
      • Bulletin 17 COVIDSafe Settings For Public Events.pdf
      • Bulletin 21 Conduct Of Council Meetings.pdf
      • Bulletin 22 Extension Of Truck Curfews Exemption.pdf
      • Bulletin 23 COVID-19 Update – Updated Settings From 11.59pm Tuesday 12 April .pdf
      • Bulletin 24 COVID-19 Update – Restrictions Easing From 11.59pm Friday 22 April 2022.pdf
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What we do

Local Government Victoria (LGV) provides policy advice, oversees legislation and works with Victoria’s 79 local councils to support responsive and accountable local government services.

  • Local Government Victoria
  • Ministerial Statement on local government
  • International engagement

Council innovation and performance

  • Performance reporting
  • Sector guidance: planning and reporting
  • Procurement
  • Local laws
  • Finance and Accounting Support Team
  • Financial and asset management
  • Council community satisfaction survey
  • Council rates and charges
  • Treasury Corporation of Victoria loans

Resilience and emergency management

LGV provides local councils with support to enhance emergency management capability and capacity.

  • Councils and emergencies project
  • Emergency management
  • Municipal emergency resourcing program
  • Coronavirus

Funding programs

LGV administers a range of State and Commonwealth funding programs for municipal councils in Victoria.

  • Growing Suburbs Fund
  • Victorian Local Government Grants Commission
  • Roadside Weeds and Pests Program
  • Public Library Programs
  • Municipal emergency resourcing program
  • Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme
  • Rural Councils ICT Infrastructure Support Program

Grants

  • Growing Suburbs Fund
  • Finance and Accounting Support Team
  • Collaborative councils
  • Living Libraries Infrastructure Program
  • Rural & Regional Councils Sustainability Reform
  • Women Building Surveyors Program
  • Council COVID-19 Grants
  • Free from Violence Local Government Program 2022 - 2025

Council governance and integrity

Regulation and governance of local councils is determined by the Local Government Act 1989 and related Acts, policies and legislation.

  • Local Government Culture Project
  • Commission of Inquiry into South Gippsland Shire Council
  • Governance resources
  • Local Government Act 2020
  • Local Government Bill 2019
  • Councillor conduct framework
  • Independent reports
  • Acts and regulations
  • Candidate Training

Partnering with councils

LGV has agreements and plans in place with local, national and international partner organisations and groups.

  • Victorian State-Local Government agreement
  • Mayoral Advisory Panel
  • Gender equity
  • Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy

Strengthening councils

Local Government Victoria is involved in a range of initiatives and activities that help strengthen Victoria’s 79 local councils.

  • Performance reporting
  • Sector guidance: planning and reporting
  • Procurement
  • Collaborative councils
  • Local laws

  • Local Government Bill 2019
  • Council community satisfaction survey
  • Council rates and charges
  • Gender equity
  • Past programs

Know Your Council

Find your council

Consultation and complaints

Council elections

Guide to councils

Compare councils

Strategic Directions Paper 2018-21

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