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.
86 Tram Corridor The State Government want feedback on their draft plan for sections of the Tram Route 86 until 1 July 2024.
Pitcher Park Sportsground upgrade Council is proposing to deliver upgrades to Pitcher Park as part of our commitment to community health and wellbeing.
Preston City Oval upgrades Preston City Oval’s changeroom facilities and field lighting are planned for upgrading to accommodate growing AFL and cricket participation.
Activity Centre Program Expansion - Thornbury Cluster Inform community of Council's advocacy and submission to state governments Activity Centre Program expansion into Thornbury.
Protect Preston Market Protecting Preston Market's social, cultural and historical value for generations to come.
Why is Darebin flying the Palestinian flag? Council’s decision was to raise the Palestinian flag at Preston Town Hall until such time Council resolves to remove the flag.
KP Hardiman Pavilion redevelopment As part of our ongoing commitment to community health and wellbeing, the KP Hardiman Pavilion has been redeveloped.
McDonell Park upgrades As part of our ongoing commitment to community health and wellbeing, Council is planning minor upgrades to various sport and park infrastructure at McDonell Park located on Clifton Street, Northcote
Reservoir Leisure Centre redevelopment Investing in community health and wellbeing – a Wellness Hub and improved aquatic facilities in Reservoir.
John Hall Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment As part of our commitment to community health and wellbeing, we are redeveloping John Hall Reserve Pavilion at Dunne Street, Kingsbury.
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre Redevelopment Project The redeveloped Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre opened in November 2023, offering swimming, group exercise, gym workouts and more.
Northcote Public Golf Course After community consultation, Northcote Golf Course now has a nine-hole public golf course and more than five hectares of open space to enjoy.