Frankston Councillor Kris Bolam Recognised Overseas For Governance Work
Frankston councillor and former mayor Kris Bolam has been recognised overseas for his work in local government transparency, public administration and community-focused reform.
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Frankston Council Freezes New External Partnerships Amid Governance Overhaul
Frankston City Council has frozen new external partnerships and memberships while it develops a Strategic Partnerships Framework to tighten oversight of external organisations seeking council support, funding or advocacy backing.
Frankston 15-Storey Proposal Draws Objections Over Height, Parking And Traffic
A proposed 15-storey mixed-use development at 8 Davey Street, Frankston, has drawn public objections over height, parking, traffic and amenity as Frankston City Council considers the planning application.
Frankston Council Seeks $19 Million In State Election Funding
Frankston City Council has launched Frankston City First, a state election advocacy campaign seeking more than $19 million for sport, community infrastructure, public spaces and support services.
Hungry? Frankston City Rolls Out More Food Vans From 1 June
More mobile food vans are coming to Frankston City from 1 June 2026, with Council approving new and returning operators across parks and foreshore locations, including a new Carrum Downs site.
Frankston Council Expands Support for City’s Most Vulnerable
Frankston City Council is expanding its outreach services to better support residents facing homelessness and hardship — with new funding for street chaplaincy, an extended social work clinic, and extra grants for frontline community groups.
Frankston Council Funds 34 Local Groups, Expands Emergency and Youth Support Programs
Frankston City Council has awarded almost $130,000 to 34 community organisations and boosted funding for urgent and child inclusion grants, helping local groups respond to cost-of-living pressures and support families across the municipality
Frankston Council backs police and community safety initiatives
Frankston Council has funded new community safety initiatives, supporting the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation and re-establishing Neighbourhood Watch Frankston to strengthen local partnerships and public safety.
Frankston Council Launches Subsidies and Rewards to Ease Cost Pressures
Frankston Council has introduced new subsidies and ratepayer rewards worth more than $250,000 to help ease cost-of-living pressures and boost community participation.
Frankston Council boosts Local Support Package to ease Cost-of-living Pressures pressures
Frankston City Council has expanded its Local Support Package, directing new funding to local organisations including the Babes Project, Thrive Hub, Family Life, and John Paul College’s Companion Food and Outreach Van. The package also provides support for neighbourhood houses, Youth Inclusion Grants, and community groups tackling family violence and gambling harms.
Frankston Steps Up Water Safety Push Amid Rising Drowning Toll
Frankston Council is extending its Can Swim program with an extra $75,000 to tackle declining swimming skills and rising drowning deaths, giving local families free access to vital water safety lessons.
Frankston Council Passes On Savings to Ratepayers in 2025–26 Budget
Frankston City Council has handed down its 2025–26 budget, keeping rates below the state cap and delivering a $1.7m Local Support Package. The budget also commits $73m to capital works, including the $60m Frankston Stadium, in what Mayor Kris Bolam says is a direct return of savings to ratepayers.
Frankston trials free graffiti removal kits for residents
Frankston City Council has launched a 12-month trial offering free graffiti removal kits to residents. The program, running until September 2026, provides households with brushes, gloves, solution and instructions to help tackle vandalism on private property.
Marsh Criticism of Bolam Backfires
Mornington Peninsula mayor Anthony Marsh’s attack on Frankston Council has backfired, with mayor Kris Bolam labelling the comments a deflection. The row has exposed Marsh to claims of hypocrisy over his own travel while highlighting Frankston’s progress under Bolam’s leadership.
$72.9m works program aims to future-proof Frankston
Frankston Council has approved a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, with funding for major projects including the Basketball and Gymnastics Stadium, new playgrounds, road and footpath upgrades, and local shopping strip improvements.
Council backs legal lifeline for Frankston youth and renters
Frankston City Council has committed $100,000 to expand free legal services for young people and renters, funding school-based lawyers and tenancy support through Peninsula Community Legal Centre. The move comes as housing pressures and cost-of-living stress hit local residents.
Frankston Council Endorses Bold New Four-Year Vision for Community and Wellbeing
Frankston City Council has endorsed a new Council and Wellbeing Plan for 2025–2029, shaped by extensive community input and designed to deliver lasting outcomes in health, inclusion, climate action and local development.
Frankston Foreshore Dispute Escalates Over Seawall
A private seawall built without permits has triggered a Council investigation in Frankston South. The property’s owner, Gene Neill, admits to bypassing planning approvals — and this isn’t his first brush with controversy.
“We Don’t Want Skid Row”: Frankston Council Targets Neglected CBD Properties
Frankston Council is targeting run-down commercial properties in the CBD, issuing fines and notices as part of a major clean-up to support local business and public safety.
Young Street Blooms as Frankston’s Revitalisation Efforts Take Root
Nearly 4,000 new plants are transforming Young Street in Frankston as part of a broader council strategy to improve safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal across the CBD.
Frankston Council Prepares $1 Million Hardship Package Amid Cost-of-Living Pressures
Frankston Council is finalising a $1 million hardship package aimed at supporting residents impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Cr Nathan Butler says the funding was secured through internal savings and will deliver targeted relief for the city’s most vulnerable.
Frankston Council to Consider Graffiti Bounty
Frankston City Council is proposing a community-driven initiative to combat graffiti, aiming to reduce the $500,000 annual clean-up costs through engagement and rewards.
Frankston City Council’s Call for Support on Key Projects
Frankston Council is urging election candidates to support funding for emergency relief, infrastructure upgrades, and a $11.7M active transport network to better connect the city.
Work on Frankston Foreshore Retaining Wall Halted Following Council Intervention
Construction of an unregistered retaining wall on the Frankston foreshore has been halted by the council after backlash from residents. Property owner Gene Neill defended the works, citing recent landslips. The council is now reviewing the situation.
Frankston Council Clashes with State Government Over Roadside Grass Maintenance
Frankston City Council urges the state government to address overgrown grass in VicRoads-managed areas, highlighting safety concerns
