The Council Plan 2025-29 is Council’s overarching strategic plan and outlines what Council will achieve over the next four years. It identifies where efforts will be focused and how the progress of priorities and projects will be measured. It has been developed through the work of Councillors, data, research and extensive community engagement.
The Plan responds directly to the Community Vision 2036. It considers the needs and aspirations of communities who live in the townships and suburbs of Yarra Ranges and our interactions with those who visit.
The Yarra Ranges Council Plan 2025-2029 was endorsed by Council on 14 October 2025. You can view more details on our website: Council Plan 2025-2029.
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Annual Action Plan (PDF)
Council Plan 2025- 2029 (PDF)
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Frequently asked questions
The Council Plan is Council’s key strategic document for the four-year electoral term. It describes the goals and objectives that guide the work we do to deliver on the Community Vision for the municipality.
It contains the strategies that guide our work, the priority activities we will undertake, the services we provide and how our performance will be measured.
The Local Government Act 2020 states that “a Council must develop or review the Council Plan in accordance with its deliberative engagement practices and adopt the Council Plan by 31 October in the year following a general election.”
Whether you live here or visit, you will see how much we care for Country, how inclusive and connected our communities are, and how balanced growth makes this the best place in the world.
The full Community Vision was developed by members of the Yarra Ranges community and describes the aspirations for the future of our municipality in 2036.
The Draft Council Plan includes the following main sections:
- Introduction
- About our region
- Strategic direction
- Community Vision
- Key strategic objectives for the next four years
- How the plan was developed and
- Action Plan outlining the key initiatives.
Read the full document for more details.
1. Provide your feedback on the online form
2. Visit us at a pop-up across Yarra Ranges. Details are on the main project page.
3. Write or email the project team. Contact details are below.
Strategic objectives in the draft Council Plan
To find out how Council will deliver on these strategic objectives, read the draft Council Plan.-
Healthy connected communities
Communities are safe, resilient healthy, inclusive and socially connected. Quality services are accessible to everyone.
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Protected and enhanced natural environment
Together we care for Country and the environment is healthier for future generations.
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Quality infrastructure and liveable places
Facilities and infrastructure meet current and future needs. Places are well planned and are hubs of activity that foster wellbeing and innovation.
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Prosperous community and vibrant economy
Our economy, tourism and industries support our communities. Strong investment attraction underpins sustainable economic, wellbeing and local job creation.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like further information:
Contact Information Name Corporate Planning team Phone 1300 368 333 Email mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au In writing Attn: Corporate Planning
Re: Draft Council Plan and Community Vision feedback
Yarra Ranges Council
PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140
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Yarra Ranges Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and other Kulin Nation peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands and waterways. We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have been, and always will be, integral to the story of our region. We proudly share custodianship to care for Country together.
