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24.01.2022 Join Whittlesea Community Connections for an informative session designed to help you learn more about different Utility Relief Grant supports and the non-mains utility grants. Multiple language sessions are available so check the post below for your preferred session time and to book.

23.01.2022 Check out the concept plans for the upgrade of the Whittlesea Skate Park and BMX track in Whittlesea Township and the plan for a new skate park that will be part of the redeveloped Whittlesea Public Gardens in Lalor. Visit https://bit.ly/2GXahwz to have your say by 23 November.

22.01.2022 Following community feedback we’ve prepared a strategy to guide how the Whittlesea township may change over the next 20 years including transport, housing, open space, shopping and employment. The plan will make sure the town’s strengths and unique character is maintained. You can view the draft plan and have your say on our website https://bit.ly/3nhzrFs

19.01.2022 What could be greener than a tree? Our next sustainable tip from Santa is all about opting for a real tree rather than a plastic one. If you opted to decorate a living tree this year, we’d love to see a photo in the comments! #SustainableChristmas

19.01.2022 Today we achieved a very significant milestone with 0 active cases in Victoria. This victory belongs to our whole community and the City of Whittlesea should be extremely proud of its contribution! Please continue to get tested if you have any symptoms and follow physical distancing and mask restrictions.

15.01.2022 The big day is one week away! And Santa has an extra cool sustainability tip for you. Shop local and support our amazing City of Whittlesea businesses. For more tips visit: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/SustainableChristmas

15.01.2022 Are you interested in supplying works, goods or services to the City of Whittlesea? We’re inviting local businesses to register on our procurement platform VendorPanel to make it easier for us to do business together. We’ll be using this platform to quickly and easily find suppliers that can meet our business requirements, as well as our preference to support local businesses and those with sustainable and social credentials. ... Registration is free head to https://info.vendorpanel.com/workwithcityofwhittlesea/ It has been a challenging year for our business community and this is just one way we are working to support local business. If you’d like to know more about other support for business visit Whittlesea.gov.au/businesssupport

15.01.2022 Today’s tip is to consider the environment when sending cards to loved ones. Have you tried sending an e-card full of festive cheer? Let us know in the comments.

14.01.2022 25 November marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence and is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. We mark today by lighting up, dressing up and decorating with the colour orange the colour of hope that one day women and children will live free from violence. Access City of Whittlesea’s 16 Days activity list here: https://bit.ly/375la8n... Walk Against Violence Against Women register here: https://www.safesteps.org.au/walk-against-family-violence-/

12.01.2022 Major works are set to begin on the M80 Edgars Road interchange. Edgars Road interchange Closed 7-21 December Detours in place.... To improve traffic flow, we’re adding a second right turn lane onto the M80, Greensborough-bound. Works also include: asphalting and line marking installing new traffic signals and street lighting Creating structural supports for new overhead signage on freeway. View more info here: https://bit.ly/3fuOgBY CPB Contractors, City of Whittlesea, Darebin City Council, Hume City Council, Moreland City Council

10.01.2022 Did you know Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families can access additional support through the Maternal and Child Health Deadly Boorais and Deadly Families program? If you have any questions or would like to have a yarn, please call us on 9404 8888 or go to www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/mch

09.01.2022 In one week it will be Christmas Eve, and to celebrate Santa has a 4th sustainability tip to share. Have you tried using festive fabric wrap instead of disposable paper? Share below in the comments. Visit our page for the full set of sustainability tips: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/sustainablechristmas

07.01.2022 We have put together this short video to show what can go into your yellow lid recycling bin. By making sure we put the right things in the bin and checking for the recycling symbol on everything we throw out, we can help reduce our landfill waste and create a more sustainable city. Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/2P3OXWP

07.01.2022 Victorians have been wearing masks, both reusable and disposable, since the requirement came in several months ago. Sadly we are seeing a large number of disposable masks littering our public places. The plastic in these masks poses a threat to wildlife as well as our beautiful rivers and delicate ecosystems. Please always take your mask home with you and put disposable masks in the bin to help keep our streets and waterways litter-free. And remember to always sanitise your hands after touching your mask!

06.01.2022 Check out the latest in our short video series highlighting the City of Whittlesea businesses doing an amazing job of adopting eco-friendly practices. Today’s video features Whittlesea Flowers and Bears. Learn about their sustainability journey and be sure to keep them in mind for your last minute Christmas shopping!

06.01.2022 We have many talented artist here in the City of Whittlesea. You can discover local artists at Whittlesea Arts: https://arts.whittlesea.vic.gov.au Staying home tonight? CEO Craig Lloyd will be tuning into to listen to some live music from our friends and neighbours in Murrindindi: https://fb.me/e/1CCFzwd1u and follow Craig Lloyd here: facebook.com/CraigLloydCityofWhittlesea ... Did you know you can even promote your own arts and community event on Whittlesea Arts: https://bit.ly/3lFK70x Let’s get behind all the artists who have also been in lockdown for so long.

03.01.2022 We’re excited to launch a new Facebook page, Active Whittlesea a one-stop-shop for information about physical activity in the City of Whittlesea. We’ll be sharing information on opportunities to get moving and promoting positive and inclusive messages of health and wellbeing to encourage the community to be active. Follow us, share the page with your friends and kickstart your physical activity journey today!