Bayside City Council, Victoria

Community shows opposition to glass-only bin ❌

Bayside residents are among thousands of Victorians opposing a proposed fourth glass recycling bin, with strong support instead for expanding the Container Deposit Scheme to include glass bottles.

We're one of 35 Victorian councils calling for a more practical, cost-effective solution, urging the State Government to reconsider its July 2027 deadline.

🔗 Find out more: https://pulse.ly/effuxuqqsd

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✨ Our Neon Nights event series kicks off this Saturday with a magical Unicorn Playground lighting up Martin Street, Brighton 🦄

Step into a glowing world of colour, creativity and interactive fun, perfect for a winter night out.

📅 When: Saturday 27 June, 5pm to 8pm
📍 Where: Martin Street, Brighton (between Nepean Highway and Asling Street)
💰 Cost: FREE, no bookings required

🔗 Find out more about our Neon Nights series: https://pulse.ly/iajger1lcc

[Image description: A vibrant neon-themed event graphic promoting Neon Nights on Martin Street, Brighton, featuring glowing pink and blue text, a rainbow-lit unicorn installation, and event time displayed as 5pm to 8pm against a dark outdoor backdrop.]

Neon Nights Join us on 8 Saturday nights at locations across Bayside which will be shining brightly with LED lights.

Keeping our Local Laws current ✅

Following feedback from the Bayside community and traders during our stage 1 engagement program, we’ve drafted a proposed new Local Law and Footpath Trading Policy in line with what we’ve been told so far.

The proposed changes make the rules:
• clearer and easier to understand
• fairer and more consistent
• easier to follow and enforce
• easier and more affordable for businesses to use outdoor spaces for signage, displays and dining.

🔗 For more information and to share your feedback about the proposed amendments, visit yoursay.bayside.vic.gov.au/LocalLaw

👋 You can also chat to the team at one of the 7 face-to-face ‘Talk to us’ sessions. Registration is required. Visit the Have Your Say page for all event details and to register your attendance.

Consultation closes Sunday 19 July.

[Image description: A colourful illustration of a Bayside neighbourhood showing residents enjoying local life, walking dogs, visiting shops, and relaxing outdoors, alongside council services like waste collection and construction activity in the background.]

Closing soon: register for kindergarten 2027 by Tuesday 30 June ✅🤸

Got a child ready for 3 or 4-year-old kinder in 2027? There’s still time to secure a place at a Bayside community kindergarten.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://brnw.ch/21x3w28

[Image description: A group of young children sit together in a kindergarten classroom with their hands raised, surrounded by colourful learning displays.]

Supporting Ros and Paddy to live well and stay independent at home 🐕‍🦺❤️

With a helping hand from Bayside Care and Support, Ros and her loyal guide dog Paddy stay independent and active in the community.

Ros’ assigned Care Partner, Kate, coordinates services and appointments for Ros, including visits from a podiatrist and other health professionals.

“Council has been fantastic with their support,” Ros said. “I have help with the floors and tidying each week, and someone assists with shopping every second week”.

🔗 More on Ros' story and how to access services: https://brnw.ch/21x3uY4

[Image description: A black labrador service dog, Paddy, with his person Ros, both sitting happily in their front room.]

Recycling soft plastics in Bayside just got easier ♻️

You can now drop off your soft plastic wrappers and bags at the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre in Cheltenham, plus the Woolworths at Black Rock, Hampton and Highett.

Because soft plastics can’t go in your household recycling bin, using these drop-off points is a simple way to reduce landfill.

🔗 Learn more:

Soft plastic recycling in Bayside Soft plastics like wrappers and bags can now be recycled at a number of participating supermarkets or dropped off at the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre. This material is then taken to a facility where it's processed into oil before being turned into new plastics, fuel, or road infrastructure.

We’re backing our local traders 🛍️

Footpath trading fees have been reduced and simplified to make it easier for businesses to activate our streets and attract customers.

🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3rsV

[Image description: White cafe tables, chairs and umbrellas on the footpath outside of the Port of Call cafe in Sandringham Village.]