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If you have lost your companion please see below if we have found your friend. If you believe you have found your pet in the list below, please contact our pound.
With a vibrant food and art culture with a touch of history, find out why Manningham is a special place to be. ...
With a vibrant food and art culture with a touch of history, Manningham is a special place to be. Retaining many of its cultural links, there’s something for everyone in Manningham: from sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements.
Local government in the area dates back to the election of the Templestowe District Roads Board in 1856. The first meeting of the Board was at Upper Yarra Hotel, Templestowe.
Proclamation that the Shire of Doncaster and Templestowe took place on 28 February 1967. Up until 15 December 1994, Doncaster and Templestowe Council administered the area until the creation of the City of Manningham. The new city included Doncaster, Templestowe and small sections of the Shire of Lilydale. Wonga Park and part of north Ringwood also became part of Manningham. Three State Government appointed commissioners managed the city until 24 march 1997 when 8 councillors were sworn into office.
You can see the rich cultural heritage of the area through local landmarks and places of significance. First Peoples have been in Victoria for over 30,000 years and we can still see evidence of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung presence in Manningham.
From the mid-1800s, European settlement began in Manningham with the earliest building constructed in the 1840s. We still have plenty of places of heritage significance where visitors and locals can explore and admire.
Each suburb in Manningham has its own unique characteristics and are wonderful places to live and visit.
We are committed to improving and maintaining the safety and amenity of local shopping centres like Macedon Square.
We are currently doing some minor safety and amenity works at Macedon Square. These works are part of our ongoing asset renewal and maintenance program.
For more information visit Your Say Manningham.
We’re beginning stage three works in late January.
These works will involve:
Early 2024
Mid-2024
Our Council Plan demonstrates our commitment to enhancing our activity centres and supporting traders to ensure thriving local businesses, as well as community accessibility and safety.
Manningham Council is a signatory to the Small Business Friendly Council Charter which commits us to minimise disruption to traders during works. You can read more at the Victorian Small Business Commission website.
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As part of the Public Toilet Plan 2021, we're upgrading the toilets at Jackson Court shopping Centre in 2024.
These public toilets are located in the centre of the car park at Jackson Court Shopping Centre on Doncaster Road in Doncaster East.
The public toilet upgrade began on Monday 22 April, with expected completion in June.
The implementation of the Public Toilet Plan involves delivering new public toilets and refurbishing existing ones. The new modular toilets will be safer with better lighting and ventilation, and more accessible with improved footpath connections.
We have prioritised this location to be delivered in 2023/24 in response to community feedback about the toilets condition.
The new modular toilets will include:
To minimise any potential noise or disruption to the community, our modular toilets are made offsite in Geelong and will be delivered to site.
We’ll have temporary toilets available for public use during the works. If possible, we’ll connect these toilets to the existing plumbing infrastructure to reduce any unpleasant smells.
If you have any questions or feedback about this toilet upgrade, contact us.
Find out about other public toilet upgrades in Manningham.
Manningham Council will open a new youth hub at MC Square in Doncaster this August to support young people across Manningham.
MY Hub will open its doors on Thursday 8 August 2024 as a dedicated space for young people aged 10 to 25 in Manningham to find support, resources, and referrals from Manningham’s Youth Services (EACH) team.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said Council is committed to supporting all young people in our community.
“Our young people are the future of Manningham. We want to make sure everyone has the resources and support they need to thrive locally,” Cr Lange said.
“MY Hub will be a welcoming and empowering space where young people can find the help they need to grow, connect, and thrive in our community.”
The services available at MY Hub will include:
Free mentoring support, guidance, and advice for young people aged 10 to 25
Leadership and community engagement opportunities
Youth programs for schools and local community groups
Support for community service providers and businesses
“In my discussions with Manningham Deputy Mayor and chair of the Manningham Youth Advisory Committee Councillor Laura Mayne, she said it will be a great new space for Manningham and encourages everyone to check out the new youth hub” Cr Lange said.
“Our goal is to create a welcoming space where young people can access the support they need, engage with their community, and build a bright future,” Cr Lange said
The youth hub is a key action in Council's 2021-2025 Council Plan, which prioritises better support and services for young people.
“Creating a youth hub is a major initiative that reflects our community's desire for better youth support services. We are committed to ensuring everyone can access these resources easily and be part of a healthy and safe community,” Cr Lange said.
Located on level one of MC Square in Doncaster, MY Hub will join a range of other community services that make MC Square a central hub for the Manningham community, including Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Manningham Art Gallery, Doncare, Doncaster Maternal and Child Health Service, Doncaster Kindergarten, and Early Years at MC Square.
For young people, parents, or carers looking for support, visit MY Hub at MC Square in Doncaster or reach out via the website below.
Project updates will be available on the Manningham Council website below.
Local home-based and small businesses will benefit from a vibrant new co-working business hub located at MC Square Doncaster from mid-next year.
Manningham Council is investing $1.6 million from the 2024–2025 and 2025-2026 Council Budgets to redevelop existing, underutilised space to create a high-end, well-resourced and accessible work destination for local business operators.
Recent studies show that, while demand for co-working environments has grown post-COVID, there is a significant shortage of available spaces in the eastern region.
An estimated 80 per cent of all registered Manningham businesses are home-based and Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange said the hub will play an important role in supporting these businesses.
“We know there are significant, proven benefits to co-working spaces, including opportunities to grow your networks, collaborate with other entrepreneurs and access professional high-end facilities without the usual overhead,” Cr Lange said.
“Small business owners and operators are a crucial part of our local economy and we are passionate about helping them to succeed. Our new co-working business hub will be an investment in the future of small business,” the Mayor added.
The development and operation of the co-working business hub is a Council Plan 2021–2025 priority and a key part of the Economic Development Strategy 2023–2028.
The Hub will be a contemporary space with everything on hand, including day and evening networking and upskilling events and a virtual receptionist, enabling members to have a dedicated business address for correspondence.
Filled with natural light, the space overlooks the leafy environment of Doncaster and beyond to the mountains. A vibrant café space downstairs provides a place for coffee and chats with clients and business connections.
The hub will also feature Council’s Business Concierge service, providing dedicated support to establish and grow your business. The project is expected to be delivered in July 2025, with capacity for 30–40 individuals.
“Council will consult with our local business owners and our friends at the Manningham Business Network throughout the hub’s development, to ensure we are delivering the best possible space for local commerce to thrive,” Cr Lange said.
MC Square, as a modern Council facility bringing together a range of other services, is an ideal location for the co-working space.
MC Square will undergo a revitalisation in the coming months, to become a space where different areas of the community can come together with a common purpose.
In addition to the co-working hub, the upgrade includes plans for refreshed internal branding and wayfinding, a new youth hub and redeveloped library facility.
Business owners will have the opportunity to check out the co-working business hub prior to redevelopment alongside the project architect in the coming months.
Follow @ManninghamCouncil or keep an eye on manningham.vic.gov.au for more information.
Local home-based and small businesses will benefit from a vibrant new co-working business hub located at MC Square Doncaster from mid-next year.
We are investing $1.6 million from the 2024–2025 and 2025-2026 Council Budgets to redevelop existing, underutilised space to create a high-end, well-resourced and accessible work destination for local business operators.
Recent studies show that, while demand for co-working environments has grown post-COVID, there is a significant shortage of available spaces in the eastern region.
An estimated 80 per cent of all registered Manningham businesses are home-based and Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange said the hub will play an important role in supporting these businesses.
“We know there are significant, proven benefits to co-working spaces, including opportunities to grow your networks, collaborate with other entrepreneurs and access professional high-end facilities without the usual overhead,” Cr Lange said.
“Small business owners and operators are a crucial part of our local economy and we are passionate about helping them to succeed.
“Our new co-working business hub will be an investment in the future of small business,” the Mayor added.
The development and operation of the co-working business hub is a Council Plan 2021–2025 priority and a key part of our Economic Development Strategy 2023–2028.
The Hub will be a contemporary space with everything on hand, including day and evening networking and upskilling events and a virtual receptionist, enabling members to have a dedicated business address for correspondence.
Filled with natural light, the space overlooks the leafy environment of Doncaster and beyond to the mountains. A vibrant café space downstairs provides a place for coffee and chats with clients and business connections.
The hub will also feature Council’s Business Concierge service, providing dedicated support to establish and grow your business. The project is expected to be delivered in July 2025, with capacity for 30–40 individuals.
“Council will consult with our local business owners and our friends at the Manningham Business Network throughout the hub’s development, to ensure we are delivering the best possible space for local commerce to thrive,” Cr Lange said.
MC Square, as a modern Council facility bringing together a range of other services, is an ideal location for the co-working space.
MC Square will undergo a revitalisation in the coming months, to become a space where different areas of the community can come together with a common purpose.
In addition to the co-working hub, the upgrade includes plans for refreshed internal branding and wayfinding, a new youth hub and redeveloped library facility.
Business owners will have the opportunity to check out the co-working business hub prior to redevelopment alongside the project architect in the coming months.
Follow @ManninghamCouncil or keep an eye on manningham.vic.gov.au for more information.
Our strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in consultation with the community in line with our community engagement policy.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.