Open consultations

Protecting and enhancing Kingston’s urban forest through proper management is vital to sustaining a healthy, vibrant community.

Council has prioritised the management of our urban forest for the environmental and quality of life benefits that trees provide to the community.

We have produced a Tree Management Policy to respond to the community's growing appreciation of trees and the increasing challenge of managing trees in an urban environment.

Notice is given pursuant to sections 119 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) that Kingston City Council proposes to amend its Community Local Law ("Principal Local Law") by making an amending local law pursuant to Part 5 of the Act to be known as the Community (Amendment) Local Law No. 2 ("proposed Local Law").

We've developed a draft masterplan for improvements to Regents Park in Aspendale.

Council’s priority is to provide improved facilities for sporting groups at the park. Key features of the
draft masterplan include two new outdoor netball courts, a new location for the memorial garden, improved female-friendly pavilion facilities, upgraded tennis facilities and improvements to the oval facilities.

We've developed a concept design for a new state-of-the art pavilion at Mentone Reserve.

Council has been working closely with local sporting clubs, the St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Amateur Football Club, Mentone Cricket Club, Mentone Clovers Netball Club and Mentone Mustangs Basketball Club to develop plans for the new facilities and restoration of the ageing GH Soppett Pavilion at Mentone Reserve.

In Kingston, we welcome residents from many countries who speak 120 languages and follow over 28 different faiths. Looking to the future, our diversity will continue to increase.

Everyone has a right to feel part of the community and access the services they need. Please tell us how you would like to participate in Kingston. Share your ideas on ways to make services, programs and facilities in Kingston more accessible to everyone. Your input will inform our 2017-2021 Multicultural Action Plan.

The Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project is coming soon and Council wants to make sure Cheltenham's history is preserved while ensuring the success of the precinct for years to come.

We’re currently working with the community and key stakeholders to revise the Cheltenham Structure Plan to achieve the best possible outcome for our local community during this once-in-a-generation project.

The updated Structure Plan will guide future planning and development in the precinct, including infrastructure, land use, new development, public spaces and more.

The Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project is coming soon and Council wants to make sure Mentone's history is preserved while ensuring the success of the precinct for years to come.

In the coming years, Mentone will undergo significant changes with the Victorian Government’s project to remove the level crossing at Balcombe Road commencing at the end of 2018.

We’re currently working with the community and key stakeholders to prepare an Urban Design Framework for the area around Mentone Station.

The City of Kingston wants to deliver great customer service - it's at the heart of everything we do. But we need to find a balance between meeting diverse community expectations and budget constraints. We're looking for your help to solve this dilemma.

To help reach this goal, we're refreshing our Customer Service Charter. Everyone that lives and works in Kingston is encouraged to participate in co-designing a new charter that supports and guides Council's customer service delivery into the future.