Several important items were considered at Melton City Council's 27 May meeting.
Planning Scheme Review
Melton City Council adopted the Planning Scheme Review's final report.
The review forms part of a regular process designed to improve and reassess the City of Melton's planning scheme, helping to streamline processes and address exponential growth.
More than 485,000 people are expected to call the City of Melton home by 2051.
The review will also help improve planning controls, land use and built form outcomes.
It includes recommendations to improve planning processes, strategic objectives and advocacy priorities.
A copy of the report and its recommendations will be provided to the Victorian Minister for Planning, as required under state legislation.
Council and Wellbeing Plan, Annual Action Plan
The Council and Wellbeing Plan 2021-25 sets out actions for Council to deliver to help meet the needs of its growing community. Each year, Council produces an annual action plan responding to outcomes and strategies identified in the Council and Wellbeing Plan, with progress presented at the end of each quarter.
Six actions for the 2023/24 year have been completed, with the remainder on track for completion in the final quarter of the year. These actions include:
- Redeveloped and relaunched Council's Community Grants program.
- Completed the Western Plains South Green Wedge Management Plan
- Invested in educational opportunities for community sport and leisure.
- Collated community feedback to improve services within Community Care and Active Living.
- Delivered an outreach response initiative to people who are sleeping rough in our community.
- Developed and delivered opportunities for more recreation and leisure opportunities.
Livestreams of past Council meetings are available on Council's website.
