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Maribyrnong City Council
A council in Melbourne's inner west, home to about 95,000 people across Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, West Footscray, Braybrook, Maribyrnong and nearby suburbs. The council runs your bins, local roads and footpaths, parks, 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 & financesMaribyrnong's financial indicators, each shown next to the Victorian median.
Average rate per property: $2,450 (Vic median $1,937)
Open →Crime & safetyMaribyrnong's recorded offence rates, side by side with the Victorian rate.
10 of 11 offence rates above the Victorian rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsYour ward councillor, the Mayor, and how to contact them.
Mayor: Cr Mohamed Semra (2025–26)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, how Maribyrnong'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: (03) 9688 0200
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: 94,672 (ABS, June 2025)
Open →What's happening
7 updatesRecent items from Maribyrnong City Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Development
Council buys former Masonic Hall in Yarraville for future community use
The council has bought the former Masonic Hall at 1 Willis Street, Yarraville, for $2.25 million. The building will be considered in a Yarraville Community Facilities Feasibility study, which will include community engagement.
What this means for you: No change of use yet; the feasibility study will look at what spaces and services Yarraville may need.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
- Policy
Council prioritises planning for Tottenham and West Footscray
The council resolved to prioritise work on the draft Tottenham and West Footscray Employment Precinct Framework Plans, covering employment, transport, open space and the interface between industrial and residential areas. Community consultation on the updated plans will follow.
What this means for you: If you live or work near Tottenham Station or south of the railway in West Footscray, watch for the consultation.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
- Development
Raleigh Park concept plan endorsed
The council endorsed the Raleigh Park concept plan on 15 September 2026. The park will become permanent and 500 m² larger, and is due to be built in 2027–28.
What this means for you: The endorsed plan is on the council's engagement site.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
- Have your say
Draft Climate Response Strategy 2027–37 open for feedback
The council has prepared a draft Climate Response Strategy 2027–37 and an 18-month action plan, replacing its Climate Emergency Strategy 2020–25. Feedback closes at midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.
What this means for you: You can comment online at Your City Your Voice or at in-person events before 18 October.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
- Development
Mayor's statement on power pole works in the west
The Mayor said the council has met Jemena, Zinfra and others about electricity works in West Footscray, Tottenham and Yarraville, some for a data centre and some upgrading ageing infrastructure. The council says it doesn't give planning approval for these works, did not approve road-reserve permits sought earlier this year, and is asking for the data centre lines to go underground.
What this means for you: This is the council's stated position. The works are run by the electricity businesses, not the council.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
- Policy
Annual Budget 2026/27 adopted
The council adopted its 2026/27 Annual Budget at the Council Meeting on 16 June 2026. Average rates rise by the 2.75% cap, the waste charges are unchanged, and capital works total $91.45 million.
What this means for you: Your 2026–27 rates notice reflects this budget. See Rates & fees for the charges.
- Election
Cr Mohamed Semra elected Mayor for 2025–26
The council announced the election of Cr Mohamed Semra (Burndap Ward) as Mayor and Cr Samantha Meredith (Saltwater Ward) as Deputy Mayor for the 2025–26 term.
What this means for you: The councillors choose the Mayor each year. The next mayoral election is on 18 November 2026.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — News
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We haven't started sending email, so we're not taking addresses for now. New items from Maribyrnong City Councilshow up under “What's happening” above as we find them, each linked to its official source.