City Of Port Phillip

$2+ million for local road upgrades 🚶‍♀️🚲

Thanks to funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments, we’re improving our streets with a strong focus on safety for people walking and riding.

What’s being funded?
➡️ Inkerman Street Safe Travel Corridor
➡️ Beacon Road Active Transport Upgrade, Port Melbourne
➡️ Mitford Street and Dickens Street Roundabout, Elwood
➡️ Intersection of McGregor, Danks and Patterson Streets, Middle Park

These upgrades will improve conditions for all road users and help create safer streets for our community.

To learn more, visit https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/about-the-council/news-and-media/improving-road-safety-on-our-streets/

Transport Victoria, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), AusGov Infrastructure

Be a purr-fect owner, keep your cat safe and cared for 🐾

We’re hosting a responsible cat ownership drop-in session for current and future owners to get free advice, practical tips and advice on how to be a great cat parent.

📆 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 10 am to 1:30 pm
📍 Port Melbourne Library

Activities on the day include:
🐱 A presentation from a certified animal behaviourist, with practical, tailored advice
🐱 A chance to meet Tom from the City of Port Phillip Animal Management team and learn about local programs
🐱 Information on why desexing and registering your cat is important
🐱 The opportunity to ask questions and get advice from local experts

While we're excited to hear everything about your feline friends, this is a human-only event - let your cat snooze in the sun at home, but please feel free to bring photos.

To find out more, visit https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/whats-on/responsible-cat-ownership/

Help shape open space projects in Port Melbourne 💜🌳

Want to learn more about our draft master plan for the Port Melbourne Light Rail Linear Parks?

Check out our FAQs and explore the draft plans, which focus on improving access, adding more greenery, and creating spaces for people to relax and connect.

The draft master plan doesn’t lock in detailed designs or specific changes for each reserve. As these projects progress, we’ll refine the details and specific features and continue to seek community feedback where needed.

To view the FAQs and have your say, visit https://bit.ly/4nQIUnW

📆 Feedback closes: 11:59 pm, Friday 19 June.

Our next Council Meeting will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday 17 June

The agenda for 17 June Council Meeting is available at https://portphillip.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/06/ORD_17062026_AGN_AT_WEB.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawScN-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJkZkVzc3dSZVp4em9nVjdrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuSAViINaxvh2skuF7zoeLxQLqe65PPj1D0ogddXFcoyW5eFViIcwlpwUK02_aem_YWdncwDFvV-mkXOcrYGL64EjsAIv&brid=YWdncwGqWHCrdEWqZPye3fnQdKRr

Agenda items include:
➡️ Deputation: Safe Travel Strategy and Action Plan
➡️ Petition: Delay Adoption of the Safe Travel Strategy and Action Plan
➡️ Planning Permit application PDPL/00562/2025 - for the use and development of North St Kilda Child Care Centre 71-79 Argyle Street
➡️ St Kilda Community Housing Funding Amendment Proposal
➡️ Proposed Local Law Amendment - Storage of Caravans, Boats and Trailers on Council Land and Roads
➡️ Urban Forest Precinct Plans: St Kilda & St Kilda West, and Albert Park & Middle Park
➡️ Foreshore Management Plan Adoption
➡️ Accessibility Action Plan 2026 - 2030: For Endorsement

Community members who wish to participate at this meeting, visit https://bit.ly/4m9l84L

You can watch the Council meeting at 6:30 pm via Facebook Live or our website: https://bit.ly/4lS7ClU

Missed Bins: Port Melbourne area🗑️🚚

Unfortunately, there were a number of missed bins in the Port Melbourne area today.

Please leave your bins out, as they will be collected tomorrow.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Understanding the Manosphere: A practical workshop for parents and carers 🌏💻

The “manosphere” is a collection of online spaces that discuss masculinity. While some content may seem harmless, parts can promote harmful ideas about relationships, gender, and identity.

This workshop helps you understand what young people are seeing — and how to respond with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:
➡️ Key platforms, language and influencers
➡️ Why it appeals to young people
➡️ Warning signs to look out for
➡️ How to start open, constructive conversations

📆 Monday 15 June
⏰ 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
📍 Albert Park College, Drama Space, 83 Danks Street, Albert Park

Who Should Attend:
➡️ Parents, carers, and anyone supporting young people online.

To register your place, visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1592785

Are you a sporting group or community organisation? Are you looking for a way to raise money?

You can register to receive donations through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme 🗑️

Beach Patrol Australia is a network of volunteers with a big presence in our City - meeting monthly to pick up litter on our streets and beaches.

They’ve raised almost $9,000 through CDS Vic refunds – that’s nearly 90,000 containers!

They return containers they find, but they also receive donations from others. It all adds up!

To learn more or to register, visit https://cdsvic.org.au/fundraising

Palais Theatre Community Fund 🪙

Eligible charities, not-for-profit organisations, and community groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through the Palais Theatre Community Fund.

The fund supports a wide range of initiatives, including:
➡️ Creative arts projects
➡️ Programs that develop individuals and groups within the arts sector
➡️ Recreational activities
➡️ Infrastructure and equipment purchases
➡️ Other community-driven projects

To find out more about the grant and project eligibility, visit https://bit.ly/3RNcizw

📆 Applications close this Friday 12 June at 5:00 pm