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Pets & animals
Councils help to ensure responsible pet ownership, and also manage nuisance and pest animals on public land. Local laws officers respond to a range of animal and pet concerns including collection of stray animals and investigation of complaintshttps://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-services/pets-and-animals -
Bill Bennett - Whitehorse City Council
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Key council documents
Councils are the only level of government to consult their community when developing a Council Plan and annual budget. These key documents are published on each council’s website.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-responsibilities/key-council-documents -
Samantha Byrne - Moonee Valley City Council
Every month we will feature a blog by a different Mayor on how their council is making a positive difference for their community.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/mayoral-blog/samantha-byrne-moonee-valley-city-council -
Community development
Local government plays an important role in fostering community development. Councils develop a range of strategies, plans and initiatives to help ensure the prosperity and wellbeing of their communities.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-services/community-development -
Family & children
Councils make a significant contribution in helping families to raise their children. All councils build and maintain facilities used by local communities for children's activities and services.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-services/family-and-children -
Yarra Ranges Firestick Project
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Roads & transport
Eighty five per cent of Victoria’s road network is made up of local roads maintained by local government. Councils take into consideration issues such as road safety, congestion, growing and ageing communities, extreme weather events, economichttps://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-services/roads-and-transport -
Silo Art Trail - Yarriambiack Shire Council
The Silo Art Trail is Australia’s largest outdoor gallery, stretching over 200 kilometres. It was established as a partnership between Yarriambiack Shire Council, international street art agency Juddy Roller, the Victorian Government, Australianhttps://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/case-studies/silo-art-trail-yarriambiack-shire-council -
Council complaints
Councils don’t always get it right, but they do try to correct any problems raised with them. There are several integrity bodies in Victoria that can investigate complaints about local councils.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-responsibilities/council-complaints