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Frankston City Council
A council on Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne's south-east, home to about 145,000 people. It runs from Seaford and Carrum Downs through Frankston and Frankston South, inland to Langwarrin, Skye and Sandhurst. The council runs your bins, local roads and footpaths, parks and foreshore, libraries and planning, and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, followed by what affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how your bill is worked out, and when it's due.
2026–27: average rates +2.75% (state cap)
Open →Budget & financesFrankston's financial indicators, each shown next to the Victorian median.
Average rate per property: $1,795 (Vic median $1,937)
Open →Crime & safetyFrankston's recorded offence rates, side by side with the Victorian rate.
8 of 11 offence rates above the Victorian rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsYour ward councillor, the Mayor, and how to contact them.
Mayor: Cr Sue Baker (2025–26)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, how Frankston's wards vote, and the 2024 results.
Next election: Sat 28 Oct 2028 (by post)
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council: phone, counter hours and address.
Phone: 1300 322 322
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: 145,369 (ABS, June 2025)
Open →What's happening
5 updatesRecent items from Frankston City Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Development
Frankston Stadium redevelopment about 60% complete
The council reports that the Frankston Stadium redevelopment in Seaford is about 60 per cent complete, with roofing, cladding and structural framing under way. When finished it will have 10 courts and a dedicated community gymnastics facility. The council says completion is on track for mid-2027.
What this means for you: If you play basketball or gymnastics locally, the redeveloped stadium is due to open in mid-2027.
- Development
Construction starts on a Changing Places facility at the Frankston Waterfront
The council has started building a Changing Places facility off Wuxi Walk, jointly funded with the Australian Government, for people with high support needs. It is expected to be ready for the return of the council's accessible beach program in December 2026.
What this means for you: Part of the waterfront car park toilet block is closed during construction, expected until early December. Other public toilets are about 270 m north (Frankston Yacht Club) and 300 m south (next to the foreshore playground).
- Have your say
Have your say on the future of Frankston City Libraries
The council is asking residents what they value in their libraries, to inform a new Library Master Plan for the next 20 years. Feedback is by online survey, paper survey or at in-person sessions.
What this means for you: The council's news release says consultation closes at 11.59pm on 30 September 2026; the Engage Frankston page says the survey closes on 4 October 2026.
- Policy
Council adopts its 2026–27 budget
The council adopted its 2026–27 budget on 11 May 2026. Average general rates and the municipal charge rise by 2.75%, the state cap. The budget includes an $83.6 million capital works program and a $0.9 million Local Support Package. The council says most residential waste charges fall by around 3 to 4 per cent, with FOGO now part of the standard waste charge.
What this means for you: Your 2026–27 rates notice reflects these figures; the first instalment is due by 30 September 2026.
- Election
Cr Sue Baker elected Mayor for 2025–26
The councillors elected Cr Sue Baker (Pines Ward) as Mayor and Cr Cherie Wanat (Elisabeth Murdoch Ward) as Deputy Mayor at the Council Meeting of 10 December 2025, each for a 1-year term.
What this means for you: The councillors choose the Mayor. This page will be updated after the next mayoral election.
Email alerts aren't switched on yet
We haven't started sending email, so we're not taking addresses for now. New items from Frankston City Councilshow up under “What's happening” above as we find them, each linked to its official source.