Putting Frankston City First ahead of state election

Published on 24 February 2026

Frankston City Council has unveiled a refreshed and ambitious Frankston City First advocacy agenda to champion ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election, shaped by comprehensive community and stakeholder feedback and focused on ready-to-go projects with broad community impact.

Frankston City Mayor Sue Baker said the Frankston City First priorities are grounded in what the community has said matters most, seeking a commitment of just over $17.05 million to match commitments from Council, reflecting the aspirations of a community that wants safe, connected, inclusive and welcoming neighbourhoods.

“Locals have told us what matters most—feeling safe and connected, having great places to gather and play, getting around easily, and ensuring people who are struggling are met with dignity and real support,” Mayor Baker said.

“We’re taking a strong, united message to candidates. These are projects and services that are ready to go, widely supported and capable of delivering real and long-lasting benefits across our whole city.”

The new priorities build on the success of Council’s 2025 federal advocacy campaign, which secured around $60 million for local projects, reinforcing Council's reputation as a leading, result-driven advocate for its growing community.

“Our community has benefited in immeasurable ways from the outcomes of our advocacy work over the years, with the delivery of projects including Jubilee Park Stadium, Sandfield Reserve Precinct Revitalisation, the Frankston Stadium underway, and more,” Mayor Baker said.

“We’re ready to work with candidates across Frankston, Carrum and Hastings electorates to ensure these priorities become real outcomes for our community.”

Council’s 2026 state election advocacy priorities include:

Bruce Park Pavilion Redevelopment: Seeking $1.75 million towards a new two-storey home to support the ongoing growth in participation across football (AFL), cricket and tennis.
Len Phelps Pavilion Refurbishment: Seeking $2 million towards an upgraded home to bring tennis and netball together with football (AFL) and cricket.
Langwarrin Men’s Shed Upgrade: Seeking $200,000 towards an expansion of this vibrant community hub enabling more programs to be offered, supporting people of all ages and abilities.
Connected Neighbourhoods: Seeking $5.85 million towards a package of five shared user paths (SUPs) to support safe and accessible active transport opportunities for locals. The connections are proposed for Fletcher Road, (Frankston) Robinsons Road (Langwarrin), Frankston-Dandenong Road (Carrum Downs), Eel Race Road, (Seaford) and Baxter-Tooradin Road (Frankston South).
Improved gateway entrances: Seeking investment towards essential uplift, safety and beautification improvements at two key gateway entrances into Frankston City, the Frankston Freeway and Beach Street underpass. Also seeking increase recurrent funding to address maintenance and repairs across state-owned and managed roads, median strips, gateways, bridges, sound walls and rail stations.
Community Connectors: Seeking $750,000 towards a five-year extension of the Community Connectors initiative, providing essential support for vulnerable people within the Frankston Station and Young Street precinct.
Assertive Outreach: Seeking $500,000 to enable Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Zero to continue providing assertive outreach services for people in Frankston City experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Monterey Reserve Precinct Revitalisation: Seeking $2 million towards youth and multi-generational community infrastructure through delivery of the Monterey Reserve Master Plan.
Baxter Park Master Plan Implementation: Seeking $1.8 million to kick-start delivery of the Baxter Park Master Plan with essential road and entry upgrades alongside redeveloped multi-use courts for netball, tennis and other sports.
Langwarrin District Level Play Space: Seeking $2.2 million towards construction of Langwarrin’s first district level play space at Lloyd Park.

Council will now begin formally briefing local Members of Parliament and candidates across all three electorates and will continue working closely with key stakeholders and community to progress funding opportunities.

To view Council’s Frankston City First advocacy campaign, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/advocacy