Help us make Barkly Street better Published on 23 July 2026 Council is sharing plans to improve safety for all road users along Barkly Street between Summerhill Road and Geelong Road in Footscray with the community for feedback. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Improvement works, Media releases
First look at Creative West: a new cultural heart for Melbourne's west Published on 22 July 2026 Maribyrnong City Council has unveiled the first concept designs for Creative West, part of its Dream Big vision to revitalise Footscray CBD. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Footscray, Improvement works, Media releases
Footscray Welcome Crew to hit the streets Published on 17 June 2026 A new Footscray Welcome Crew will be out in the CBD, helping make the city centre feel more welcoming, active and connected.Council has endorsed the new crew to provide a friendly, visible presence in the heart of Footscray, working with residents, traders, workers, visitors and local organisations to support the everyday life of the CBD. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Media releases
New grants to help Footscray businesses brighten the CBD Published on 17 June 2026 Footscray CBD businesses will soon be able to apply for new grants of up to $3,000 to help improve their shopfronts, attract customers and bring more colour, energy and life to the city centre. Tagged as: , Blog, Business, Footscray, Media releases
Making the Raleigh Street park permanent for the community Published on 20 May 2026 There was overwhelming support to make the Raleigh Street pop-up park permanent when we asked residents in 2022. Tagged as: , Blog, Environment, Footscray, Improvement works, Media releases
Shaping the future vision for Footscray’s future Published on 20 May 2026 Footscray is changing – expecting to grow by 18,000 additional residents by 2051 – and we want your input on how we’re going to shape Footscray’s future. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray
World Africa Day Published on 08 May 2026 Join us as we celebrate World Africa Day by hosting a range of community events throughout Footscray and Braybrook. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Braybrook, Events, Family and children, Footscray, Media releases
The Footscray Welcome Crew – visible, connected and place-based Published on 22 April 2026 Council’s new place management and activation model will help position Footscray as a welcoming place for all. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Media releases
In Focus Festival lights up photography in Maribyrnong this April Published on 02 April 2026 Maribyrnong City Council will present the inaugural In Focus Festival, a six-week outdoor photography event transforming Footscray and Yarraville into a vibrant openair exhibition from 21 April to 31 May. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Events, Family and children, Footscray, Lifestyle, Media releases, Yarraville
Council secures funding boost for Footscray’s future Published on 06 March 2026 Council has secured a $160,000 grant as part of the State Government’s Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program to support improvements in Footscray’s Nicholson Street precinct. Tagged as: , Blog, Footscray, Media releases