FITZROY

Council Watch

Track decisions that shape Fitzroy's future

5 active items • Updated daily from City of Yarra

3
Planning Apps
1
Meetings This Week
2
Heritage Items
1
Recent Decisions

Current Items

Development Application - 45-47 Gertrude Street

Planning AppHigh ImpactPLN2026/045

Proposal for 6-storey mixed-use building with ground floor retail and apartments above.

45-47 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Meeting: 21 April 2026 at 07:00 pm
Status:Under Review

Impact Assessment

Significant community concern due to heritage proximity and height. 24 objections received.

Ordinary Council Meeting - April 2026

MeetingMedium Impact

Monthly council meeting including budget discussions and community consultation outcomes.

Scheduled: 15 April 2026 at 07:00 pm
Status:Upcoming

Impact Assessment

Budget allocations for community services and infrastructure maintenance.

Heritage Assessment - Fitzroy Town Hall

Heritage NoticeHigh Impact

Conservation works approved for heritage-listed town hall facade restoration.

Town Hall, Moor Street, Fitzroy
Decided: 8 April 2026
Status:Approved

Impact Assessment

Positive outcome for heritage preservation. Works to commence June 2026.

Edinburgh Gardens Tennis Club Expansion

Planning AppHigh ImpactPLN2026/023

Proposal to expand tennis facilities requiring removal of three mature elm trees.

Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy
Meeting: 28 April 2026 at 07:00 pm
Status:Community Consultation

Impact Assessment

Strong community opposition to tree removal. Environmental assessment required.

Smith Street Bike Lane Extension

DecisionMedium Impact

Approved: Extension of protected bike lane from Gertrude to Johnston Street.

Smith Street, Fitzroy
Decided: 5 April 2026
Status:Approved

Impact Assessment

Implementation scheduled for winter 2026. Some parking spaces will be removed.

Your Representatives

Fitzroy is represented in MacKillop Ward

Cr Stephen Jolly

Mayor, MacKillop Ward

Socialist Party • First elected 2004 • Current term: 2024-2028

📧 stephen.jolly@yarra.vic.gov.au

📞 (03) 9205 5555

Known for anti-development and anti-gentrification stances. Strong advocate for public housing and heritage protection.

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