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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.

      • Local Government Better Practice Guide Indicator Workbook 2020-21.docx
      • Local-Government Better Practice Guide Indicator Workbook 2020-21.pdf
      • Local-Government Better Practice Guide Performance Statement 2020-21.docx
      • Local-Government Better Practice Guide Performance Statement 2020-21.pdf
      • Local Government Better Practice Guide Report of Operations 2020-21.docx
      • Local Government Better Practice Guide Report of Operations 2020-21.pdf
      • Performance Reporting Template 2020-2021-Preliminary-Version.xlsm
      • Summary of Changes BPG-Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Workbook and Reporting template 2020-21.docx
      • Summary of Changes BPG Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Workbook and Reporting template 2020-21.pdf
      • Summary of Changes BPG Performance Statement 2020-21.docx
      • Summary of Changes BPG Performance Statement 2020-21.pdf
      • Summary of Changes BPG Report of Operations 2020-21.docx
      • Summary of Changes BPG Report of Operations 2020-21.pdf
      • Summary of Changes - Report of Operations - 2020-21 Final
    • 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

      Local law making guidelines, a manual and resources support councils to achieve best practice and ensure a consistent level of performance between councils.

    • Finance and Accounting Support Team

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

    • Financial and asset management

      DELWP 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.

    • Council rates and charges

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

      • Calculating Rates
  • 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 2020-2021
      • 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
    • Governance resources

      Archived governance resources of the Local Government Act 1989 and related Acts, policies and legislation. See Local Government Act 2020 for current legislation.

    • Local Government Act 2020
      • A principles-based Act
      • Implementation guidance
        • Ministerial Good Practice Guidelines No 1 - 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.

    • Rating System Review
    • Candidate Training
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      • FAQ for candidates PPO approved 18082020.docx
  • 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.

    • Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Action Plan

      The Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Action Plan provides a framework to help councils engage with Aboriginal communities and promote reconciliation

      • Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Action Plan Review and Future Strategy
      • LUAA Compliance
    • 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
  • Grants
    • Growing Suburbs Fund

      The Growing Suburbs Fund supports investment in critical local infrastructure in Melbourne's 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
      • Case Studies
    • Finance and Accounting Support Team

      The Finance and Accounting Support Team (FAST) program is 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
  • 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

    • 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
      • Arrangements for the provision of relief.pdf
      • 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
  • Resources
    • Resource library

      Browse our library of resources and publications

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
Home Grants Collaborative councils Previous collaborative projects

Previous collaborative projects

Previous collaborative projects

Read about the Greater Bendigo/Central Goldfields Shire Procurement Unit Co-location Unit Trial.

  • Procurement Co-location Unit Trial (PDF, 669.4 KB)
  • Procurement Co-location Unit Trial (DOCX, 17.4 KB)

Other projects  

  • Collaborating Councils Project Overview (PDF, 533.0 KB)
  • Collaborating Councils Project Overview (DOCX, 17.5 KB)
  • Conversion of Heavy Fleet to Biodiesel (PDF, 589.5 KB)
  • Conversion of Heavy Fleet to Biodiesel (DOCX, 19.2 KB)
  • Eastern Metro Line Marking & Tree Pruning (PDF, 415.9 KB)
  • Eastern Metro Line Marking & Tree Pruning (DOCX, 17.3 KB)
  • Workcover Agency Services (PDF, 535.9 KB)
  • Workcover Agency Services (DOCX, 16.5 KB)
  • Bituminous Road Resealing Project (PDF, 352.5 KB)
  • Bituminous Road Resealing Project
    (DOCX, 17.3 KB)
  • Engineering Standards Manual (PDF, 420.6 KB)
  • Engineering Standards Manual (DOCX, 16.5 KB)

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