Be part of the Voice for the East and have your say on the future of planning in Victoria from now to 2050. 

The Eastern Region Group (ERG) of Councils is joining forces to ensure our local communities are heard as the Victorian Government develops a new Plan for Victoria.

The ERG includes Knox, Maroondah, Manningham, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges Councils and represents almost 1 million residents.

Join us at our Voice for the East pop-ups We want to hear what you think. Councils in the ERG are hosting listening stations during the week of 22 April 2024. Come along and talk to Councillors and Council staff about how we can help plan for growth in Whitehorse and the eastern region of Melbourne and what is important to you. Whitehorse Tuesday 23 April, 12 – 2pm, Brentford Square activation pod, Forest Hill Sunday 28 April, 10am – 12 noon, Box Hill Gardens (near the playground)  Knox Tuesday 23 April, 3:30 - 5:30pm, Knox Westfield Library - Level 3 Manningham Sunday 28 April, 8am – 12 noon,  Tunstall Square Village  Saturday 4 May, 8am – 12 noon, Warrandyte Market Maroondah Wednesday 24 April, 9:30 – 11:30am, Realm , Ringwood Wednesday 24 April, 2 – 4pm, Croydon Library

Why this is important 

The Victorian Government is working on a new Plan for Victoria, the first state wide strategy to guide Victoria's growth until 2050.

Victoria's population is expected to grow from 6.5 million (in 2021) to 10.3 million by 2051. 

To accommodate this growth, the Victorian Government has set a target to deliver 80,000 new homes each year. 

This will have significant impacts on Melbourne's eastern regions with the population expected to grow by half a million residents over 30 years.

We want to make sure that the Victorian Government considers what local communities value when it develops the Plan for Victoria. Provide your feedback directly to the State Government on a Plan for Victoria

Help us advocate to the State Government on the Plan for Victoria for Whitehorse and the eastern region of Melbourne. Complete the Whitehorse and Eastern Region Group of Council's surveys.

A Plan for the East

The ERG Councils have identified priorities for planning for the East

• Community access and productivity
  Increase sustainable transport options and reduce car dependency through bus and train network improvements
• Infrastructure to support growth 
  Fund and deliver drainage, recreation, social and community infrastructure to support sustainable growth and protect amenity and environmental values
• Our natural assets
  Maintain and improve access to quality open space and our urban tree canopy to build climate and community resilience
• Managing housing growth 
  Leverage major projects and local council expertise to deliver diverse and affordable housing, in areas with access to services and that are not exposed to flood and climate risk

How to get involved

• Have your say to the Victorian Government 
  We want the Victorian Government to consider the particular needs of the eastern region of Melbourne.  
  Have your say on the future of planning in Victoria from now to 2050. Give your feedback to the State Government on A Plan for Victoria.
• Get involved with your local Council 
  We want to make sure that Eastern Region residents have a say in this process about how we grow and develop. 
   
  Help us plan for growth in the eastern regions of Melbourne so we can advocate more effectively to the State Government.
    
  Be part of the Voice for the East and let your Council know your priorities.
  • Attend a pop up session (details at top of page)
  • Complete the feedback survey
    • Eastern Region Group
    • Whitehorse City Council
    • Knox City Council
    • Maroondah City Council
    • Manningham Council