Council proposes wide-ranging local support package in 2025–2026 Budget

Frankston City Council is proposing a ‘Local Support Package’ as part of its 2025-2026 Annual Budget, aimed at supporting our community through the ongoing challenges of rising living costs.

Over $1.4 million has been earmarked by Council for the local support package, and key community initiatives, which range from grants for local agencies for food relief to a pause in some Council service fees and charges.  

Nepean Highway revitalisation boosted by Harbour Frankston build start

Hot on the heels of the Federal Government’s announcement of $50 million towards the Nepean Boulevard Precinct Revitalisation last month, the first sod was turned today at the construction site of the Harbour Frankston residential apartment complex at 446-450 Nepean Highway.

This $140 million development follows the highly successful Horizon Frankston at 1 Plowman Place, which was the fastest selling development in Victoria in 2023. Harbour Frankston is one of the first projects to get underway since the implementation of the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre (FMAC) Structure Plan into the Frankston Planning Scheme.

Kananook Car Park opening a win for commuters and the community

Commuters across Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula now have a safer and more convenient way to park and ride, with the official opening of the Kananook Car Park —a significant infrastructure project delivered through a partnership between Frankston City Council and the Australian Government.

Located directly opposite Kananook Railway Station and adjacent to Frankston Stadium—which is set to undergo a major redevelopment of its own—the multi-level facility provides 325 free car spaces; 8 of which are specifically designated for disabled persons on the ground floor. A dedicated bicycle parking area, and enhanced access for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists have also been included.

A big thank you to the Pink Ladies of Frankston!

Cr Nathan Butler recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Pink Ladies Auxiliary – Frankston Hospital’s longest-running volunteer group, active since 1968.

Famous for their bright pink uniforms, warm hearts, and delicious sandwiches, these dedicated volunteers have raised over $10 million to support patients and fund vital medical equipment.

Thank you, Pink Ladies, for your decades of service. Frankston is incredibly lucky to have you. Extra shots and vintage imagery via the Victorian Health Building Authority, who had a tower crane at the Frankston Hospital redevelopment site named ‘Pinkies’ after the group. Great to see the ladies getting the recognition they deserve!

Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES) Youth Awards now open for nominations!

In every corner of our vibrant community, incredible young people are making a profound impact. They're the ones leading with passion, creating with purpose, and tackling challenges with remarkable resilience. It's time their contributions were seen and celebrated.

That's precisely the mission of the YES Awards.

Designed to honour the incredible dedication, passion, and leadership of young individuals aged 12–24, the YES Awards is a powerful platform to acknowledge the positive change and impact young people make in our community. If you know a young person aged 12–24 with a connection to Frankston who is contributing to any of the following categories, nominate them:

Award Categories include:

• Arts and Culture
• Team Spirit
• Community Contributor
• Perseverance in Adversity
• Change Maker
• Community Betterment Group

To nominate click the link below or phone Frankston Youth Services 9768 1366 Nominations close Sunday 27 July.

Skating ahead in Langwarrin

Things are rolling along nicely at Langwarrin Skate Park and we’re on track to complete the much-anticipated upgrade in just a few months! 

We recently welcomed Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP and Frankston City Councillor Michael O’Reilly to the site to check out the progress and chat about how the upgrade will grind up the game for local skaters. 

Designed with input from our local skating community, the revamped park will be perfect for beginners as well as more experienced skaters. 

What’s coming: 

• fresh new street features for all skill levels
• wider skating areas
• a new quarter pipe and better layout 
• beginner zones 
• seamless connections to the existing park
• design touches inspired by Langwarrin’s local landscape
• new seating

The upgrade began in April, and the southern end of the park is temporarily closed while we complete the works. This $900,000 project is funded by Council ($730,00) and the Australian Government ($170,000). 

Langwarrin’s upgrade adds to a growing network of skate and bike parks in Frankston City, including Overport Park Bike Trail, Frankston Skate Park, and Sandfield Reserve Skate Park near the new Carrum Downs Youth Space (part of a $4million Precinct Revitalisation that’s also just months away from completion). 

It might be winter, but Young Street is blooming

Nearly 4,000 new plants have been added along Young Street (from Davey Street to Frankston Station), bringing fresh colour and life to the precinct, year-round.

These plantings enhance the existing greenery in our central activity area, and there's more to come, with further beautification planned for the median strip in front of the train station in the coming weeks.

The improvements are part of the Young Street Action Plan, a wholistic approach to transform this key CBD entry point into a safer, more welcoming, and better-presented space for locals and visitors alike.

In the past year, we've also:

• launched the Community Connectors program (with South East Community Links and Metro Trains), providing trained support workers at Frankston Station and throughout Young Street
• increased Rapid Response Team patrols to discourage antisocial behaviour
• introduced daily footpath and street sweeping, stepped up graffiti removal and litter collection.

Local job expo: calling for stallholders

Tuesday 19 August, Mornington Racecourse

The FMP Industry Expo connects local job seekers with local job opportunities (Mornington Peninsula and Frankston).

Council is supporting this expo as part of our commitment to a thriving local economy and developing employment opportunities and a skilled workforce.

Now is your chance to sign up for a stall!

This event is always well-attended with more than 2000 local job-seekers eager to connect face-to-face with employers and industry experts.

If you're a Frankston City business and interested in exhibiting, Council is offering to help subsidise stall costs for a small number of businesses. First in best dressed! For more details email business@frankston.vic.gov.au or visit the website:

Great Pet Get-Together coming soon!

Save the date: Sunday 12 October, 10am–2pm

Look out for the new and improved Great Pet-Together at Ballam Park in October. The Pet’s Day Out last ran in 2023 (and we know you’ve missed it) so the pet celebrations are back!

The Great Pet-Together program is still being finalised but you can expect:

• pet-related displays and exhibitions
• engaging activities for pets and people
• FREE entertainment and interactive experiences
• plenty of paws-itively fun for all ages.

Council endorses new US Sister City

Earlier this year Mayor, Cr Kris Bolam JP undertook a self-funded goodwill visit to Annapolis, USA, meeting with Mayor Gavin Buckley to discuss a potential ‘Friendship City’ agreement.

Council endorsed the Friendship City at this week’s Council Meeting, joining Annapolis City Council who also voted in favour of the relationship in May.

Annapolis is one of America’s oldest cities with a rich history and shares many similarities with Frankston City, including their coastal locations and growing communities.

With our shared coastal challenges and a commitment to urban renewal and environmental initiatives, both cities are looking to foster cultural, educational, and economic opportunities.

Mayor Bolam is hoping to return to Annapolis later in 2025 to formalise the agreement in person. This collaboration will allow both cities to share knowledge and ideas, strengthening ties and creating new opportunities for their communities.

New Reformer Pilates studio now open at PARC

Peninsula Leisure is thrilled to bring you a new dedicated Reformer Pilates Studio at PARC! For Full Access members, access to the new Studio is now included as an additional membership benefit.

The new boutique-style studio is a welcoming space, complete with brand-new beds, state-of-the-art equipment, and an expanded timetable of instructor-led classes. The studio also offers virtual and on demand Reformer Pilates.

Paving the way to safer streets in Langwarrin

We’re making it safer and easier to walk, scoot and ride in Langwarrin (especially for local school kids) with two new path projects along North Road:

• new footpath: North and Centre Roads (late May–July). From Delicia Street to Aqueduct Road
• shared user path: North Road (June to August). Connecting existing paths at Union Road and Warranwood Place
• upgraded guardrails over Boggy Creek Works scheduled.

These upgrades are part of Council’s Paths Development Plan, developed in response to community feedback. They also support our Bike Riding Strategy and Integrated Transport Strategy.

This work builds on the recent improvements to the North Road/Union Road intersection completed earlier in 2025. These are fully funded by Council – that’s a $1 million investment in local safety. Please follow signage and allow extra travel time during construction.

Something exciting is taking shape at Railway Parade, Seaford

The Seaford Child, Youth and Family Centre now has all framing, windows, doors, roof and brickwork complete, with the internal fit-outs underway and the car park starting soon.

Once complete, this brand new $6 million centre will offer:

• 37 more kinder spots for local little legends (66 licensed places in total)
• warm, welcoming spaces for health checks, immunisations and early support
• a cool youth hangout space with snacks, art, games and good vibes
• a new outdoor area to explore, learn and play in
• a community room made for real connection.

The works will be complete in late October, and all services will resume from their new home in early 2026.

School ambassadors helping green our city

Congratulations to Karingal Primary School and Mount Erin Secondary College, our two Environmental Ambassador Schools for 2025 who will receive 300 indigenous plants, onsite education and assistance with planting on Schools Tree Day on Friday 25 July. This year Frankston City is supporting 53 kindergartens, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in our municipality to improve their natural environment by providing free indigenous plants for Schools Tree Day.

More than 2,650 plants will be planted by over 5,000 children and students across Frankston City to enhance the natural environment for increased biodiversity and better outdoor learning opportunities, including more nature play.  We congratulate all our centres and schools that are participating in this annual environmental event. Click below to join in National Tree Day event near you or to get your school involved. 

Are you passionate about reducing waste? Do you love to give old items new life?

Do you love to tinker, fix and mend things? Then we need YOU! Frankston City Council, in collaboration with Let Me Be Frank, will soon be trialling a series of repair workshops and we would love for you to just us to create a more sustainable future. 

Volunteering for these events will give you an opportunity to help repair and restore items brought in by community members, learn new skills and connect with your community, share your knowledge and skills with others and help to reduce waste. There are also other volunteer roles we will be looking to fill, including admin, promotion, data capture and greeting visitors. If you would like to volunteer complete the Expression of Interest form

Victorian Budget delivers community facility upgrades for Frankston

We welcome the Victorian Government’s 2025–26 State Budget, which delivers critical funding to support community infrastructure projects that will enhance liveability, participation, and social connections across our region.

Thanks to successful advocacy and strong partnerships with the Victorian Government and our local Members of Parliament, Council is pleased to welcome funding for three key projects that will significantly benefit local families and sporting clubs.

Connecting communities one path at a time

We’re making it easier and safer for people to move through Frankston City on foot, by bike or with a pram or scooter.  
Your feedback through the new Council and Wellbeing Plan, Bike Riding Strategy, and Integrated Transport Strategy told us loud and clear. You want safer streets, better paths and stronger community connections. 

That’s exactly what we’re delivering through our growing network of Shared User Paths (SUPs). 

Works underway or coming soon: 

• Skye Road, Frankston (Dandenong Road East to Orwil Street and includes better parking with new formalised parking spaces): May to June 
• Beauty Park, Frankston (nearing completion as part of the Frankston Hospital precinct upgrade ) 
• Golf Links Road, Frankston (Stotts Lane to Mount Erin College): June to August 
• North Road, Langwarrin (Union Road to Warrenwood Place): June to August 
• Towerhill Road, Frankston (Frankston-Flinders Road to Delacombe Park): design under way, construction in 2025–2026.

Seaford parkrun is here – come walk, run or roll with us! 

Every Saturday, starting 8am (from 28 June), starting Belvedere Reserve, Seaford, looping onto the Peninsula Link Trail and back 

There’s a new reason to get moving on Saturday mornings — Seaford parkrun launches Saturday 28 June, and it’s the perfect mix of fresh air, friendly faces and feel-good energy! 

This free, weekly, 5km event starts and finishes at Belvedere Reserve, winding its way along the Peninsula Link Trail. It’s a mostly flat, easy-going course – perfect for first-timers, families, and seasoned parkrunners alike.  

You can bring the kids, push a pram, or stroll with your dog (on a short lead). There’s no time limit, and no one comes last. Parking is available at Seaford Park Primary, Belvedere Bowls Club, and nearby street parking. Grab a post-parkrun cuppa at the bowls club afterwards and chat to other participants.

Frankston City Council is proud to support this event. For any general queries about parkrun or registering click the link below or email leisureservices1@frankston.vic.gov.au 

This is the second parkrun for Frankston City – you can also still enjoy parkrun at the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve in Frankston South every week. 

Walking Football 4 Health is kicking off at Jubilee Park – FREE come-and-try sessions for over 50s 

Fridays:  20, 27 June and 4 July, 10.30am – 11.30am, Jubilee Park Stadium, FREE

Looking for a fun, social way to stay active close to home? Walking Football (soccer) is a modified version of the game you know and love, that’s slower paced with no running and no contact. 

It’s designed to be inclusive and accessible for everyone, especially older adults, and it’s not just about fitness. Many participants say they’ve felt real boosts to their mental health, confidence and connection with others. 

Afterwards, grab a coffee and stay for a chat at the Jubilee Park café.

There’s no pressure and no commitment, just a welcoming space to give something new a go. Once the free sessions finish, it’s low-cost and casual, just come when it suits you. 

The first program is focused on seniors, but we’ll be introducing sessions for women and all-abilities groups soon. 

The new program is supported by Council’s Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG), is a community-driven project that aims to make Frankston a more welcoming and inclusive place. 

Heatherhill Road safety works: ongoing monitoring and improvements

We continue to monitor traffic conditions along Heatherhill Road as part of ongoing works to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

We appreciate the community's valuable feedback, which we have taken on board, and thank you for your continued patience as we complete the necessary works.

Recent works include safety upgrades to three roundabouts at the intersections of Lardner Road, Brooklyn Avenue and Kalmia Street. These upgrades were developed in response to community feedback—particularly from nearby schools and local businesses—and are designed to slow vehicles while still accommodating buses and larger vehicles.

Council has also resurfaced Heatherhill Road between Kalmia Street and Frankston–Flinders Road.

As part of our monitoring and regular project rectification, Council quickly identified that, while functional, the central islands at Brooklyn Avenue and Kalmia Street may be confusing for drivers. These will be improved during the July school holidays to minimise disruption, and new line markings will also be added to support safer driving.

Improvements will also be made to the Lardner Road roundabout by adding markings to the central island to make it clear to drivers that they can mount the island if needed.

These rectification works are designed to improve the roundabouts while allowing all vehicles to move through them more easily, and there’s no additional budget impact for ratepayers.

Council will continue to monitor how traffic flows through the area, including driver behaviour around the roundabouts and along the full length of Heatherhill Road in the coming months, and make further adjustments if required.

This $1.1 million project is being delivered with support from the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery program, which contributed $967,000 toward the upgrade.

Announcing our 2024-25 Façade Grant recipients!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the latest Facade Improvement Grants!
Designed to support a thriving local economy by making our shopping and commercial precincts mor attractive and inviting, the Facade Grants were offered to businesses throughout the municipality to improve the visual appeal of their business frontage. 

A total pool of $100,000 was available and applicants could apply for between $5,000 to $15,000. This round we had 14 successful applicants keen to beautify their shopfronts in a range of different ways to attract more customers including new paint, lighting, signage and decals, digital installations, awnings and improvement works to their facades. 

Congratulations to the following businesses:

Seaford Flower Studio 
Rhodes & Hart Studio 
Salmani Family Pty Ltd 
Herberts Corner Store
Alicia Foster Podiatry 
Telephone Technologies
Minty Greenhouse 
Eliza Archery
Vince La Rocca Eyecare
6 Nutrition Pty Ltd 
The Baby Gift Company 
Classy Cuts on Excelsior Drive
Mika Hair Boutique
Stache House Beverage Co 

More fun at Heysen Reserve Skye

Locals can soon enjoy an upgraded play space at Heysen Reserve, Skye, including a new inground trampoline, an accessible carousel, a double swing unit, a basket swing, two new play units (combination and junior) and two spring rockers. Shade sails provide extra comfort on sunny days, and new seating and picnic tables offer great spots to relax. Beautiful landscaping completes the park's refreshed look. 

Council thanks our incredible volunteers

We again held a special thank you event for volunteers, as part of National Volunteer Week in May. The now annual event was launched last year to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of locals who donate their time for the benefit of our community. This event recognises all those who volunteer through various Council-run programs, committees and events, acknowledging their valuable contributions to our community.

Council supports approximately 400 volunteers, over a large range of services and programs, including youth services, Meals on Wheels, the L2P Program, our Visitors Information Centre, seniors support groups, library services, Council-run events and local environmental groups among others. We were delighted to welcome 120 volunteers on the day, representing more than 20 council volunteering programs and services. 

Minister approves Frankston City Coastal and Marine Management Plan

We are pleased to announce that the Frankston City Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2024–2034 has been formally approved by the Minister for Environment under Section 61(2) of the Marine and Coastal Act 2018.

The Plan sets a clear vision for the future of Frankston’s 9.5 km coastline, aiming to protect its bio-cultural diversity and enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change. Developed through extensive community and stakeholder engagement, the Plan outlines 78 actions focused on coastal protection, biodiversity, access, amenity, and sustainable development.

The Plan responds to the requirements of the Marine and Coastal Act 2018, aligns with the Marine and Coastal Policy 2020 and Strategy 2022, and supports Council’s role as the Committee of Management for coastal Crown land within the municipality.

Community priorities, Traditional Custodian values, and climate adaptation measures have been key drivers of the Plan’s development. Its implementation will be supported by annual delivery plans and Council’s continued partnership with State Government agencies and the local community.

Recognising the Disability Access and Inclusion Committee

Cr Sue Baker recently presented the Disability Access and Inclusion Committee (DAIC) with a Certificate of Appreciation for their advocacy and support for people living with a disability.

In collaboration with Council, the committee has supported initiatives such as public recharge points for mobility devices, beach accessibility projects, International Day of People with Disability events, and improved access to Council events, facilities, and public spaces.

Henryk Kay accepted the award and is a founding member of the committee (1988) and is still one of the most active contributors. Thank you to Henryk and everyone at DAIC for your generous contributions in building a more inclusive city for all.

Multicultural Meet and Greet featuring Refugee Stories for Change

Thursday 19 June, 6pm–7.30pm, Cube 37, Davey Street, FREE, booking essential

Join us for cultural connection, inspiring speakers, networking, and celebrating diversity during Refugee Week! Come along for a heartful connection and conversation with Lizzy as she shares her refugee experience followed by Q&A, networking and light refreshments.

Connect with local people and community organisations during our Multicultural Meet and Greet. Share stories, make new friends, and expand your network. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate together!

PARC 50m pool closed Monday 30 June–Sunday 27 July 

Council and Peninsula Leisure will be undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run.

The Babes Project: donate to help support local mums

For over 15 years, not-for-profit The Babes Project has been at the frontline of pregnancy and early parenting support, providing wraparound care, education, and advocacy to empower vulnerable women in the perinatal period. Now, with demand for its services at an all-time high, The Babes Project is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to ensure no woman is left behind.

The 'Help Us Help Them' appeal has a goal to raise $150,000 by June 30 and will enable the charity to support more than 200 women this year. 

Kicking off greener grounds for Frankston City

Frankston City grounds are about to get greener, with construction set to start on the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme.

The project includes building a 2.3 km pipeline to deliver 98 megalitres of recycled water per year – the equivalent of 50 Pines Forest swimming pools – to 4 green spaces, including sporting grounds, open space and a world-class golf course. 

In partnership with Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK), South East Water is delivering Class A water from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant to Frankston City’s Eric Bell Reserve, Monterey Reserve and Pat Rollo Reserve and to The National Golf Club – Long Island. 

This project is co-funded with $1.3 million from the Victorian Government and the remaining funding from South East Water, Frankston City Council and The National Golf Club – Long Island. 

Kerbside waste changes: new four bin system

The Victorian Government is standardising waste and recycling services across Victoria. All Victorian councils will be obligated to provide households with access to the following four bin services.

· mixed recycling (yellow lid)

· glass recycling (purple lid)

· food organics and garden organics recycling (FOGO - lime green lid)

· general waste (red lid)

The introduction of the four-bin system will improve the quality of recyclables and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Our community is already on track to meet the implementation requirements of the four-bin system, thanks to the more than 70 per cent of you already actively using the four-bin system!

Over the coming months we’ll be working to ensure everyone has access to all four bin services. We’ve already delivered separate glass recycling services and an optional user-pays FOGO service. Our next step is to make the FOGO service compulsory, which will assist with food diversion and help reduce the amount of food waste ending up in landfill. For those households who have a general waste service with Council but have not yet opted-in to the FOGO service, we are obligated to ensure you and every household have received the FOGO service by 1 July 2026.

If you would like to further discuss the four-bin system or have any questions, Council officers will be available at the following locations throughout September.

Monday 22 September
Carrum Downs Regional Shopping Centre, near Woolworths

Thursday 25 September
Bayside Shopping Centre, near Coles

Monday 29 September
Gateway Shopping Centre Langwarrin

Enjoy your winter break with Frankston Youth Services

Frankston Youth Services is once again delivering a diverse and exciting line-up of programs for young people aged 12–24 throughout the winter school holidays!

Running Monday to Friday, the programs range from creative and social to active and educational, with specific sessions tailored for different age groups including 12–17, 18–24, and all ages in between.

These programs are designed and facilitated by experienced youth workers, ensuring that every session is inclusive, and valuable for participants. Activities include: ghost tours, ice skating, supporting NAIDOC Week, hangouts, cooking and more!  Programs often book out quickly, with bookings opening two weeks prior to the beginning of holidays. To stay informed about upcoming activities and release dates, we encouraged you to follow @FrankstonYouthService on Instagram and Facebook or contact the team directly on 9768 1366.

RACV Frankston Koorie Clinic

Thursday 17 July, 10am–12pm, Jubilee Park Stadium, FREE, registration required

Netball Victoria’s Koorie Clinics give First Nations peoples a safe and welcoming environment to learn and play netball with their mob. Players aged 5–17 years will be taken through activities by First Nations coaches, helping them develop their skills, gain confidence and have fun playing netball. Families are encouraged to stay and yarn with community program leaders. These clinics are FREE, and open to people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. 

Local business support

Creative email marketing workshop

Thursday, 26 June, 9.30am–11.30am,
Frankston Library Community Room, FREE, registration essential

If you're ready to stop your business' emails from being forgettable and start turning them into your secret weapon, then this workshop is for you. We’re not just talking about the dry, technical bits (though they have their place!). This session is all about unleashing your inner creative genius to craft emails that people genuinely want to open, read, and act on.

Join Brett Stone, an email marketing pro with over a decade in the trenches working with everyone from local legends to big brands like Suzuki,  for a fun, practical, and jargon-free learning session.

Local business support

Join the Frankston City Business Directory

Whether you are looking to book a local business, trade or service or you are a business keen to get listed for FREE, this directory is all you need to shop local.

Designed to help support, connect and promote local businesses within the Frankston City municipality, the directory is a trusted source for residents and other businesses to find local trades, retailers, services and home-based businesses.

It will also help strengthen our economy, keep dollars local and provide free advertising for our hard-working Frankston City businesses.

To list your business, you must have a Frankston City registered ABN or be physically located within Frankston City. All you need to do is create a MyCity account, add your business listing and then once assessed and approved, your business will appear on the page and we will do the promoting for you!