Politics

Council tackles waste and graffiti
The City of Melbourne will look to other countries including New York in ways it can reduce the amount of waste truck movements within the CBD.
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Night time committee extended for another year
All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19.
Read MoreCouncil unleashes eight new off-leash parks, but CBD dogs left disappointed
While the City of Melbourne will establish eight new off-leash dog parks across the municipality, many CBD dog owners have been left disappointed as continued pleas for an off-leash zone in Flagstaff Gardens go unmet.
Read MoreAn unwanted tag: Singapore meeting exposes City of Melbourne’s dilemma
The City of Melbourne is coming down harder than ever on graffiti, yet street art remains one of the city’s biggest selling points. Can the council have it both ways?
Read MorePlans to transform Elizabeth St in limbo
Three years after the City of Melbourne endorsed plans to pedestrianise large parts of Elizabeth St, the project is now up in the air with zero funding allocated in the latest budget.
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“An enormous safety problem”: CBD locals meet with council CEO

Worried about CBD renters
