Advocacy and projects

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Find out more about key advocacy and major projects we have running.

Advocating for all of our community

At Darebin, we’ve always proudly advocated for issues that matter most to our community. These are our current top advocacy priorities.

Get involved with advocacy

There are a number of projects and programs residents and business owners can be involved in.

Your Street, Your Say

The Your Street, Your Say project is your opportunity to have a say about how we can make local streets better and safer in Darebin.

M9: inner Melbourne council alliance

M9 is an alliance of the nine inner Melbourne councils that work cooperatively and collectively advocate for issues and projects of mutual interest.

Conversations with Councillors

Conversations with Councillors gives residents the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with the Mayor and Councillors about the local issues that matter most.

86 Tram Corridor

The State Government want feedback on their draft plan for sections of the Tram Route 86 until 1 July 2024.

Northcote Tennis Courts lighting upgrades

We're planning for upgrades to Northcote Tennis Courts’ lighting to accommodate growing tennis participation.

JC Donath East Pavilion upgrades

We're planning upgrades to JC Donath Reserve Eastern Pavilion’s change-room facilities to accommodate growing soccer and cricket participation.

Harding Street Bridge Replacement

Merri-bek and Darebin Councils are working together to replace and upgrade the Harding Street Bridge to make it safer, more accessible and more user friendly.

BT Connor Reserve – Synthetic Pitch 4 Upgrade Project

The BT Connor Reserve Pitch 4 grass pitch is being upgraded to a FIFA-accredited 50mm synthetic grass surface, and will include a range of sustainability measures.