Policies and Plans

• Council Policies and Strategies Listing
• Banyule's City Plan
• Current Banyule City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 3)
• Banyule 2009-13 Health and Wellbeing Policy and Strategy, Banyule 2009-10 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan
• Procurement Policy
• Recreation Strategy & Policy 2008-2013
• Council's Commitment to Indigenous Australians
• Emergency Management Plan
• Environment Strategy
• Graffiti Management Strategy
• Public Open Space Strategy
• Safer Banyule Plan 2005-2007
• Warringal Parklands Playground - Draft Concept Plan
• Darebin Parklands Masterplan
• Banyule 2009 Health and Wellbeing Profile
• Banyule City Council Disabilty Policy and Action Plan 2009 - 2013
• Social Inclusion Policy 2009
• Banyule Electronic Gaming Machine Policy and Plan

Council Policies and Strategies Listing

Click on the link below to view a full list of Council's Policies and Strategies in PDF Format.

Banyule's City Plan

Draft Banyule City Plan 2009 - 2013 (Year 4)

At its meeting on Monday 7 May 2012 the Banyule City Council resolved that the City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4) presented to that meeting be Banyule's Council Plan as required by Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1989.

This is an important strategic document which sets Council's key directions for a four year period.  We review this plan each year to take into account progress against objectives and to reflect changing community needs and priorities.

The draft City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4) has several key elements:

• An overall vision that tells us where we want to be as a community
• Principles to guide us in working towards that Vision
• Five objectives to focus our efforts in delivering the Vision:

People: Community Strengthening and Support
Planet: Environmental Sustainability
Place: Sustainable Amenity and Built Environment
Prosperity: Prosperous and Sustainable Local Economy
Participation: Community Involvement in Community Life

The City Plan also includes key directions for achieving each objective, a list of relevant current supporting policies, strategies and plans, strategic indicators to measure achievements, and a strategic resource plan. 

Community groups and individuals are invited to comment on the draft City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4).

A copy of the draft City Plan 2009 - 2013 (Year 4) (PDF) is available using the links below. 

Alternatively, copies of the plan are available from Council's three Service Centres at:

• Greensborough: 9-13 Flintoff Street
• Ivanhoe: 275 Upper Heidelberg Road
• Rosanna: 44 Turnham Avenue

If you would like a copy posted to you, please contact Customer Service on 9490 4222.

Any person proposing to make a written submission on the proposed City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4) must do so before 5.00pm on Wednesday, 6 June 2012.

Submissions clearly marked ‘City Plan Submission' should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be delivered or sent to 275 Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe 3079.

Any person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that the person wishes to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of the submission.

Council will hold a Council Meeting to consider any submissions and consider to adopt the City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4) at 7.45pm Monday, 18 June 2012.

Any person requiring further information concerning the City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 4), the making of a written submission or the meeting described above, should contact Peter Utri, Manager Organisational Performance, on 9490 4397.

Current Banyule City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 3)

The City Plan is Banyule's Council Plan as required by Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1989. You can view the City Plan 2009-2013 (Year 3) by using the link below:

If you would like a copy posted to you, please contact Customer Service on 9490 4222.

Banyule 2009-13 Health and Wellbeing Policy and Strategy, Banyule 2009-10 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan

The 2009-13 Banyule Health and Wellbeing Policy and Strategy provide an overarching "People" planning context for all related Council Strategies, Policies, Plans and activities.   The Banyule Health and Wellbeing Policy and Strategy support the 2009-13 Banyule City Plan's "People" Objective.  The Policy and Strategy need to be read in conjunction with, and satisfy State legislative requirements for a Municipal Public Health Plan.

Procurement Policy

Under the Local Government Act section s186A Council is required to adopt a Procurement Policy.

The purpose of this policy is to;

• Provide policy and guidance to the Council to allow consistency and control over procurement activities.
• Demonstrate accountability to ratepayers.
• Provide guidance on ethical and public sector purchasing.
• Demonstrate the application of elements of best practice in purchasing.
• Increase the probablity of obtaining the right outcomewhen purchasing goods and services.

Recreation Strategy & Policy 2008-2013

Council commissioned the Leisure, Recreation & Cultural Services Department to develop the new Banyule Recreation Strategy in August 2006. Council officers have facilitated a series of consultation methods with residents, sporting and recreation clubs/groups, secondary and primary schools, peak sporting bodies, Council departments and officers, neighbouring local governments and state government organisations.

The processes were conducted from August 2006 - May 2007 through various methods. Council adopted of the new Recreation Strategy & Policy on 9th May 2008.

Banyule City Council would like to acknowledge the contribution of Council's community for their ongoing input , Australian Social & Recreation Research as well as the Council staff for their time and input  into the preparation of the Recreation Strategy. In addition, representatives from sporting and recreation organisations, in particular the Community Reference Group, who provided advice and information where required, and the involvement of those residents, recreation clubs and schools who participated in various surveys.

Council's Commitment to Indigenous Australians

Banyule Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians

Council's Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians and Banyule:Heartland of the Wurundjeri Willam are Council's major Indigenous specific Policies. Other Council Policies and Plans with Indigenous references and actions include: Banyule City Plan,(2006-10), Banyule Municipal Strategic Statement, Banyule Planning Scheme, Banyule Environment Policy, Banyule Health Plan,(2004-07), Banyule Early Years Plan, (2006-2009), and Banyule Connected Culture Cultural Strategy,(2007-2011), Banyule Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians, Banyule, Heartland of the Wurundjeri Willam: Looking into Banyule's Aboriginal Heritage

Emergency Management Plan

Major emergencies can affect any community at any time causing injury, death, damage and disruption. The State Government requires every municipality to have an Emergency Management Plan to cope with such events.

In establishing our Emergency Management Plan we have worked closely with the Victorian State Emergency Service. Banyule now has a detailed plan to ensure any emergency in the municipality is handled efficiently and effectively. The plan also looks at ways of preventing emergencies.

Planning for an Emergency
In Banyule we need to plan for events such as: 

• house fire 
• wind
• storm
• flood
• major accident
• bushfire

What to Do Now
The best way to deal with an emergency is to be prepared. Here are three simple steps you can take right now.

- Be sure you know how to safely turn off your gas, electricity and water when told to do so by officials or by official media broadcasts.

- Make sure you have a torch and first aid kit handy. Check them regularly to make sure the batteries are working and the kit is complete.

- Put a transistor radio in a safe place. Check it regularly to make sure the batteries are working. It will help you keep informed if your power goes off.

What to Do during an Alert
Find out if your neighbours need help.

Protect your pets.

Stay off the phone. Use it only for emergencies. Keep lines clear for emergency services. If you need essential information, phone 9490 4222. This number will operate at all hours during the emergency.

Stay tuned to the official media:
Radio 3AW (1278)
3INR FM (96.5)
Plenty Valley FM (88.6)
Channel 7

Stay inside unless protecting your property. Even then, only go outside if it is safe to do so.

Do not use the roads unless you absolutely must. Keep them clear for emergency vehicles.

Evacuation
The Victoria Police are responsible for evacuation. If you are required to evacuate your home, the Police will tell you. They will either knock on your door or send out messages via emergency radio or television channels.

Evacuation centres will be established, as required, at safe locations next to the emergency area to provide short term shelter, catering, first aid and information.

The locations of these centres will be published on noticeboards at road blocks, broadcast on the emergency radio station and television channels, or will be available by ringing Council's service centres on 9490 4222.

State Emergency Service 000
Police 000
Ambulance 000
Fire Brigade 000

Council - After Hours Emergency -
If you need help with roads, drains, parks or rangers 9490 4222.

Neighbouring Councils After Hours
Nillumbik 9483 8895
Darebin 9230 4659
Yarra 9205 5555
Booroondara 9278 4444
Manningham 9840 9333
Whittlesea 9217 2170

Hospitals
Austin Health 9496 5000
Northern Hospital, Epping 8405 8000
Royal Children's Hospital 9345 5522

Services
Yarra Valley Water 13 2762
Road Accident and Towing 13 1176
AGL Power 13 1626
TXU 13 1799
Telstra 13 2203

Personal Emergencies
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
Life Line 13 1114 or 9662 1000 & TTY 9662 9030
Poisons Information 13 1126
RSPCA (24 Emergency Service) 9224 2222
Crisis Line 13 6169
Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria 9329 8433 or 1800 015 188
Direct Line (Drugs and Alcohol) (Free Call) 1800 136 385
Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault 9496 2240 or (AH) 9349 1766
Parentline 13 2289 or TTY 13 6388

Environment Strategy

Council produced its first Environment Policy and Strategy in 1997 and has had considerable success with its implementation, as revealed in the State of the Environment Reports produced annually since 2000. The Environment Policy and Strategy was reviewed in 2003 and the Environment Strategy (see below) is the product of that review.

The Environment Strategy 2003 establishes an up to date focus for ensuring a coordinated approach in addressing environmental issues ranging from the local to the global and in identifying opportunities for enhancing the character of our local environment.

Click on the link below to view the Environment Strategy.

Graffiti Management Strategy

To view the Graffiti Management Strategy 2005-2007 please see Community Safety.

Public Open Space Strategy

Safer Banyule Plan 2005-2007

To view the Safer Banyule Plan 2005-2007 please see the Community Safety page.

Warringal Parklands Playground - Draft Concept Plan

Council is considering the introduction of a major family playspace, with an environmental theme, at the Warringal Parkland in Heidelberg.

Large scale versions of the concept plans are also available for viewing at Council's offices at Ivanhoe and Rosanna.

Please click on the link below to view the Draft Concept Plan for the proposed Warringal Parklands Playground.

Darebin Parklands Masterplan

Banyule 2009 Health and Wellbeing Profile

Attached are maps profilling the following sections of the community in Banyule:

Lone Person Households
High Income Households
People who Need Assistance
People who Undertake Unpaid Voluntary Work
Indigenous Australians
Lower Income Households
Unemployed People
One Parent Families with Dependent Children
Recent Arrivals
Age Group related profiles - 0-4, 5-14, 25-54, 55-64, 65- 74, 75+, 15-64 and not in workforce
People Who Travel to Work by Public Transport

Banyule City Council Disabilty Policy and Action Plan 2009 - 2013

Banyule Disability Policy and Action Plan 2009-2013 was adopted by Council on 5th October 2009.  The development of the Banyule Disability Policy & Action Plan is an important step towards building a strong and inclusive community that welcomes the contribution and partnership of all its citizens.

In accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 and the Victorian Disability Act 2006, Banyule City Council has developed the Disability Policy and Action Plan 2009-2013.  This plan consolidates and builds on the achievements of the previous Banyule Community Inclusion and Access Policy 1996. 

The Policy and Action Plan have been developed to assist Banyule City Council in identifying issues that could be seen as creating barriers to the use of Council services and facilities by people with a disability, their families and carers, in our community.

A wide range of issues and barriers were identified during the consultation phase of the Policy and Action Plan.  Consistent with the Banyule City Council Plan (2009-2013) and its five key objectives: People, Planet, Place, Prosperity, Participation, the following are key focus objectives highlighted in detail in the Disability Action Plan:

Built environment (Place): Ensure that people with disabilities can equitably access all Council buildings, premises and facilities.

Natural environment (Planet): Ensure that people with disabilities can equitably access the natural environment including Council parks, gardens and open space areas.

Social environment (People): Ensure that specialist and generic accessible services and information are provided to support people with disabilities to participate in the community through all key stages of their life.

Recreation and Culture (People): Ensure people with disabilities can equitably participate in sporting, recreation and cultural activities provided by Council across the municipality.

Information and communication (Participation): Ensure people with disabilities can equitably access Council information and communication systems.

Economic environment (Prosperity): Support business and employers in improving access to services, facilities and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Governance (Participation): Ensure that people with disabilities can equitably access Council governance structures and participate in consultation, decision making, and other processes and activities that are available to the broader community.

Social Inclusion Policy 2009

The Social Inclusion Policy adopted by Council on 5th October 2009 was developed to provide a policy framework to cover Council's service planning and delivery, consultation, advocacy and community engagement work with specific population groups.  In particular, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) and people from an Indigenous background.  The Policy also supports and guides Council's work in other areas such as family and youth services, aged care, employment and the Neighbourhood Renewal program where there is a focus on equity and social justice.

This policy underpins Council's work in improving outcomes for health and wellbeing for people who may fall into what is referred to as disadvantaged and hard to reach population groups.

The Social Inclusion Policy connects with Banyule City Council's City Plan vision of a "a healthy and engaged community" and the People and Participation objectives of Community Strengthening and Support and Good Governance.

For further information regard the Social Inclusion Policy please contact Council's Community Inclusion Planner on 9490 4222.

Banyule Electronic Gaming Machine Policy and Plan

The purpose of Banyule Electronic Gaming Policy is to identify Banyule City Council's strategic intent in relation to the positioning of Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) within the municipality, and the means through which this will be achieved.

The operation of EGMs in Victoria is governed by the provisions of the Gaming Regulation Act 2003 (The Act). In October 2006, the Victorian Government introduced a number of changes to The Act that were designed to increase local government planning powers in respect to the placement of EGM machines and to provide improved levels of consumer protection.

The Banyule Electronic Gaming Policy provides the framework for Council to influence the environmental and structural factors associated with problem gambling through the increase in planning powers.