Council strengthens Local Support Package with targeted support Published on 18 September 2025 Frankston City Council is continuing to back its community through its new Local Support Package (LSP), directing funding to where it’s needed most. The focus remains on easing cost-of-living pressures and strengthening local organisations that support vulnerable residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council making waves in tackling national water safety issue Published on 12 September 2025 Frankston City Council is stepping up to tackle one of Australia’s growing challenges – declining swimming skills among children* – committing an additional $75,000 to the Can Swim program in the 2025–26 ‘Stronger Together’ Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council empowers community to tackle graffiti across Frankston City Published on 12 September 2025 Frankston City Council is giving residents new tools to fight graffiti, with two 12-month trial programs launching this month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Frankston City leading the way in shade for healthier play Published on 11 September 2025 Frankston City Council is setting the benchmark for shade provision in play spaces and reserves. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Frankston City experiencing a boom in new businesses Published on 05 September 2025 With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) taking several measures to stimulate the economy in recent years, Frankston City has seen positive activity at a local level, with a robust 639 new businesses registering for GST in the last 12 months. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Supporting households while planning for the future Published on 04 September 2025 Frankston City Council rates notices are expected to arrive in mailboxes in the next week, with full details of this year’s 2025–26 ‘Stronger Together’ Annual Budget – designed to ease cost-of-living pressures while keeping average rates among the lowest in the region and continuing to invest in Frankston City’s future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Support Package boosts relief funding to support locals in need Published on 03 September 2025 Frankston City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local relief organisations and agencies, announcing more than $425,000 in funding to help ease the ongoing cost-of-living pressures faced by many residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations are now open for Citizen for the Year Awards Published on 03 September 2025 Frankston City Council is inviting community members to get involved in the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards – either by nominating a local champion or by submitting their interest in joining the Independent Selection Panel. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Frankston City Council delivers greater transparency with new-look Hub Published on 29 August 2025 Frankston City Council has relaunched its Transparency Hub, making it easier than ever for our community to see how Council works and access the information that matters most. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Branching out – Frankston’s City biggest ever tree giveaway! Published on 28 August 2025 Frankston City Council is delivering its largest ever tree and indigenous plant giveaway in 2025–26, with thousands more trees for homes, schools and community spaces thanks to an increased budget commitment through its new Local Support Package. Tagged as: , Media Releases