Council Plan including our Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040 The Council Plan plays a key role in setting the strategic direction of Council for the four-year Council term, and our vision for 2040.
Annual Report Check how we are performing against our objectives and view a copy of the Annual Report.
Budget Each financial year Council prepares a budget that outlines the financial resources needed to implement the key priorities from the Council Plan.
Financial Plan Our Financial Plan 2025-2035 provides a forecast of the financial sustainability of Council over 10 years.
Health and Wellbeing Plan The Nillumbik Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029 sets out Council’s commitment to supporting a healthy, inclusive and resilient community.
Asset Plan The Asset Plan 2025-2035 provides a strategic and financial view of how Council will manage assets over the next 10 years.
Governance and public transparency View the policies and procedures relating to good governance and transparency. Advisory Committee Policy 2024(PDF, 532KB)Governance Rule - Decision Making Policy 2020(PDF, 789KB)Governance Rule - Election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2020(PDF, 421KB)Governance Rule - Election Period Policy 2024(PDF, 677KB)Governance-Rule - Meeting Procedures 2023(PDF, 776KB)Governance Rule - Procedure for Disclosure of Conflict of Interests 2020(PDF, 554KB)Information Privacy Policy 2021(PDF, 631KB)Model Councillor Code of ConductPre-Election Commitment Communication Protocols(PDF, 602KB)Public Interest Disclosures Procedure 2020(PDF, 906KB)Public Transparency Policy 2020(PDF, 515KB)Find out more about governance and public transparency in Nillumbik
Early years, preschool and family services View strategies, policies and plans relating to early years, preschool, family services and child safety including our Early Year Infrastructure Plan, Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Preschool Priority of Access guidelines. Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy(PDF, 3MB)Early Years Infrastructure Plan 2020-2026(PDF, 819KB)Gender Equity in Early Years Services - Sample Policy 2021(PDF, 2MB)Priority of Access and Offer Policy Guidelines(PDF, 652KB)View policies related to our PlayhousesFind out more about services for families in Nillumbik
Emergency management (including bushfires) View strategies, policies and plans relating to emergency management in Nillumbik, including our Emergency Management Plan, Bushfire Mitigation Strategy, Fire Management Plan and more. Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2023-2026(PDF, 2MB)Electrical Line Management Plan 2025-2026(PDF, 5MB)Heatwave Strategy (Extreme Heat Plan)(PDF, 819KB)Municipal Fire Management Plan 2023-2026(PDF, 4MB)Municipal Relief and Recovery Plan(PDF, 996KB)Municipal Storm and Flood Emergency Management Plan(PDF, 27MB)Find out more about fire, flood and emergencies in Nillumbik
Communications, engagement and advocacy Note, the Communications Strategy is currently under review. An updated document will be published on this page once available. Communications Strategy 2022-2025(PDF, 919KB)Communications Strategy 2022-2025 (Accessible Word version)(DOCX, 4MB)Communications Strategy 2022-2025 Easy Read(PDF, 5MB)Community Engagement Policy 2025(PDF, 795KB)
Financial hardship Nillumbik Shire Council recognises that some ratepayers may from time to time experience financial difficulty which may impact their ability to pay rates and associated charges. Debt Management and Hardship Policy - July 2025(PDF, 1022KB)Find out more about rates assistance
Annual report The annual report details the operations and performance of Nillumbik Shire Council each financial year. Annual Report 2023-2024(PDF, 10MB)Annual Report 2022-2023(PDF, 9MB)Annual Report 2021-2022(PDF, 8MB)Annual Report 2020-2021(PDF, 9MB)Annual Report 2019-2020(PDF, 6MB)Annual Report 2018-2019(PDF, 7MB)Annual Report 2017-2018(PDF, 6MB)Annual Report 2016-2017(PDF, 4MB)Annual Report 2015-2016(PDF, 7MB)Annual Report 2014-2015(PDF, 9MB)Find out more about Nillumbik's annual report
Pets and animals Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029(PDF, 5MB)Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029 - Section 25 Order(PDF, 134KB)Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029 - Section 26 Order(PDF, 184KB)Animal Registration Refund Policy(PDF, 215KB)Equine Strategy 2020(PDF, 3MB)Find out more about pets and animals in Nillumbik
Health and wellbeing View Council's policies, strategies and plans related to community health and wellbeing. Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029(PDF, 5MB)Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029 Annual Action Plan 2025-26(PDF, 364KB)Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy 2016-2021(PDF, 496KB)Find out more about the Health and Wellbeing Plan