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Revealed: uncovering what Residents really think about Council Customer Service

Read about what residents really think about our Council with our exclusive Customer Service survey report. Discover insightful findings on customer service, council effectiveness, and much more. Your chance to explore the views of the residents on Council customer service. Download now and start taking part in the conversation.

Latest News

Some common sense green things we can achieve

The City of Port Phillip is the best part of Melbourne (in our humble opinion). Our beachside suburbs, parks, and laid-back neighbourhoods make our city one of the most liveable in Australia. But climate change is affecting our way of life. The probability of bushfires, rising sea levels and flooding threaten our City, our country…

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KEEP POLITICS OUT OF PORT PHILLIP

Over the Previous 4 years, the majority of Councillors in Port Phillip council have been endorsed and supported by political parties, which have their own agendas and biases. This has led to a situation where councillors have voted together in blocs against the best interests of residents and ratepayers and not for the greater good…

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WHY ARE WE PAYING SO MUCH & GETTING SO LITTLE?

With 800-900 Council employees plus millions more spent on consultants*. Council used to be about serving the local community, but it seems that the tables have turned and now we the residents and ratepayers have to bow to the excessive demands foisted upon us by Council. Our Port Phillip Council boasts between 800 – 900…

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Fact check update: how high are Port Phillip rates compared to neighbouring councils?

8 September update: See below the updated chart for 2020-21 Port Phillip rates compared to rates plus fixed charges of neighbouring councils rates Spoiler Alert: Port Phillip council has significantly higher rates than neighbouring councils. Read the full article to understand why using average rates per property cannot be used to compare councils, and why…

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South Melbourne Market Running at a loss?

South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s best markets and a cultural gem in the heart of Port Phillip. The market comes to life every weekend and is bustling with visitors yet its running at a loss. The market should be producing a healthy dividend for ratepayers, or at least be cost neutral. Why then, is Port…

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Council with a MOTORPHOBIC bent

WHY DOES COUNCIL SPEND OUR TAXES ON SEEMINGLY UNNECESSARY ROADWORKS? Have you noticed your street kerbs slowly inching closer to the centre of the road? A new landscaped area suddenly appearing in the middle of the road? An intersection that suddenly requires traffic lights, a roundabout or a chunk of concrete to block your turn?…

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DID YOU KNOW?

Melbourne councils under fire for high staffing costs

Major Melbourne councils have been slammed as “out of touch” for spending more than half…

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Can’t Manage FOGO Bins? CoPP Has the Solution!

Opt-Out of FOGO Bins

FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) bins are becoming more popular as a waste management…

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Fact check update: how high are Port Phillip rates compared to neighbouring councils?

8 September update: See below the updated chart for 2020-21 Port Phillip rates compared to…

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