Liam Hughes makes history as Victoria’s and Frankston City’s youngest ever councillorA former Frankston High School student, Cr Hughes celebrated his 19th birthday shortly after being sworn in as a Frankston City Councillor. Mayor Kris Bolam said Cr Hughes brought an important perspective to Council deliberations and commended his commitment. “Frankston City Council is a welcoming and inclusive organisation – it’s wonderful to have Liam as a member of the team and importantly, to represent young people." New BreastScreen clinic in Frankston now openThe new clinic provides a new mammography machine, larger change rooms, and a more comfortable screening experience. BreastScreen Victoria invites eligible Victorians aged 50−74 to have a free mammogram every two years. Breast screening is the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment is most likely to be successful. 2021 Waste Collection Calendar now availableDownload the 2021 Waste Collection Calendar on the Council website or use our online interactive map to find out your day of collection.Remain aware of the COVID-19 exposure sitesFor information about case locations, outbreaks, hospital admissions and deaths. Community support grants are availableFind out more about the funding available to various groups in the community that may need assistance to get back on their feet. The third round of COVID-19 Recovery Grants for community groups opens Monday 1 February and closes Sunday 28 February. Report issues on our Snap Send Solve app!You can now report problems such as graffiti, fallen branches, damaged sidewalks, issues with street lighting quickly and easily. Simply download the app, take a photo of the problem and send a brief description. The app will then allocate this to the correct authority to action. Renewed kerbside waste collection contract supports our 2025 carbon neutral targetOur extended kerbside waste collection contract with Solo Resource Recovery will support our 2025 carbon neutral target by:
Using the My Address function to find 'free roam' dog parksMy Address has info on key Council services in your area, including dog free roam areas, bin collection days, maternal and child health centres and your local Councillors Daily walks are very important for dogs and helps the owner to keep fit too! We have over 30 free roam areas for dogs in parks and reserves in Frankston. 'Free Roam' areas are open spaces where dogs can be taken off the leash to exercise. Dogs must be fully supervised by owners. Bins are provided at most Free Roam locations for disposing of dog waste. Our Positive Ageing Action Plan ensures seniors thriveWe are currently drafting the Positive Ageing Action Plan 2021-2025, to guide the delivery of programs, services and infrastructure to ensure that older people living in Frankston City remain connected, supported and engaged. Ordinary Council meeting dates for 2021Frankston City Council meets formally on a regular basis, to consider and make decisions in relation to various items of business. Meetings are live streamed on Facebook. Do It Outdoors GuideOutside never looked so alive in Frankston City Frankston City has launched the Do It Outdoors campaign to encourage locals and visitors to reconnect with their community, rediscover their backyard and support local business. Whether you want to nibble, sip, play, stomp or chill you can Do It Outdoors in Frankston City. Our Visitor Information Centre is now open!Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pmThe Frankston Visitor Information Centre has re-opened and is welcoming visitors and locals back with great delight. Come down and see our friendly staff and volunteers for great ideas on (re)discovering Frankston City, or browse our merchandise range to pick up a gift or holiday memento. Download the Visit Frankston appThe Visit Frankston application has been designed to help make your time in Frankston City as enjoyable as possible. Let this app be your local travel companion to help you discover more of the city and surrounds. Make your voice heard on Council plans and policiesWe value your feedback and encourage you to have your say on local issues. Frankston City is now in a Fire Danger PeriodDue to significant grass growth, the 2020-21 summer period has the potential to be more of a grass fire-dominated season. Thanks to the influence of La Niña and above average rainfall in the spring, Victoria is less likely to experience a severe bushfire season this summer, particularly in the east of the state. Resume support available at the LibraryWith so many people looking for work right now, the job market is very competitive. You don’t want your resume to be overlooked because of a few spelling or grammatical mistakes, or because you forgot to include an essential piece of information. Book now for tomorrow's 20-minute webinar to learn how you can benefit from the Library’s free Studiosity service, how it works and where to find it. Hot Arts for Cool Kids is on this weekFrankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 venue has been being transformed into a giant art room full of interactive activities using recycled materialsHot Arts for Cool Kids is perfect for kids aged 4 - 12 years, but there’s space for the grown-ups with a pop-up cafe in the Cube 37 courtyard where parents and guardians can go to take a break. Please note, any images that do not include a face mask pre-date the Victorian Government mandate effective Thursday 23 July. Certain images were also taken prior to social distancing protocol. Council urges all residents to stay 1.5 metres apart and wear a face mask when not able to socially distance. Seaford » Frankston » Langwarrin » Karingal » Skye » Frankston South » Frankston North » Carrum Downs » Langwarrin South » Sandhurst |