Strong results for our community in 2025/26
It was a year of strong results for our community, with Council delivering on an impressive program of projects and initiatives to support a healthy, vibrant and welcoming Moonee Valley. The achievements of 2025/26 are outlined in our recently adopted Annual Report 2025/26. The Annual Report is the first against the Council Plan 2025-29 (incorporating our Health Plan and Disability Action Plan) which was adopted in October 2025. The Annual Plan 2025/26 set an ambitious program of 52 initiatives for Council to deliver, to work towards achieving the Council Plan 2025-29. Of these, 50 initiatives were able to be delivered, of which Council completed its planned delivery of 49. One initiative was delayed to allow for additional community engagement and two were affected by external factors, impacting Council’s ability to deliver.
The initiatives delivered this financial year covered a wide range of services and projects, from improved access at the Moonee Valley Transfer Station and new programs at Ascot Vale Library, to improvements to website accessibility and the ongoing transition of Council’s fleet to electric vehicles.
Over the past year, Council delivered more than $45 million in capital works across Moonee Valley, investing in the places and facilities our community uses every day. Major projects included the upgrade of the Overland Reserve sports field, completion of the new play space at Rosehill Park and the opening of the redeveloped Lincolnville Kindergarten, delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government.
Improvements to lighting, footpaths and crossings continued across Moonee Valley as part of the Better Moves Around School program ensuring safer environments for children and families to access school.
Disability inclusion was another key focus. There were improvements across Council facilities, public spaces and digital services including a new disability-access lift and Changing Places bathroom included at the renovated Ascot Vale Library.
Staff capability was also increased to deliver more inclusive services and strengthen the role of lived experience in Council decision-making and project planning through our Disability Advisory Committee.
Our achievements throughout the financial year were supported by extensive engagement with our community. We introduced an additional, earlier engagement process for the Draft Budget 2026/27, providing more opportunities for our community to have a say in Council’s priorities and decisions. We continued to listen to and work with our community throughout the year, using feedback to help shape our projects, services and plans.
The last financial year also saw the adoption of our refreshed MV2040 Community Vision and Strategy, our Council Plan 2025–29 (alongside the Four-Year Capital Works Program) and the Advocacy Strategy 2026–29. Together, these strategic documents provide a clear and integrated framework for Council’s decision-making, investment and service delivery over the next four years and beyond.
To find out more about Council’s performance and achievements for 2025/26 including the progress made against the Council Plan 2025–29, read the full Annual Report 2025/26. The Annual Report will also be available at local libraries from early November.