Coastal Advisory Groups

After a successful expression of interest period, members have been appointed to form five new Coastal Advisory Groups covering the following areas:

Port Phillip North: Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha
Port Philip Central: Safety Beach, Rosebud, McCrae
Port Phillip South: Rye, Sorrento, Portsea
Western Port North: Bittern, Hastings, Somerville
Western Port South: Somers, Flinders

Coastal Advisory Groups play a crucial role in advising and assisting the Shire in the use, development, planning, management, protection, and enhancement of our coastlines. These groups will serve as a channel for communication between the Shire and the broader community regarding coastal projects.

Coastal Advisory Groups consist of community members with a diverse range of experience and knowledge and operate under a Council-adopted Terms of Reference, Volunteer Policy and Code of Conduct.

A Coastal Advisory Group requires 5 - 9 members to function and members are appointed for a period of three years.

The purpose of the Coastal Advisory Groups is to provide Council with advice during the development of coastal strategic planning documents, such as Coastal Adaptation Plans and Coastal and Marine Management Plans, as well as in the implementation of associated actions.

As the Committee of Management for 64km of the Mornington Peninsula’s coastline, we recognise the importance of local knowledge and community involvement in coastal management decisions. These groups will also serve as a channel for communication between the Shire and the broader community.

The group is not responsible for the day-to-day operational issues at the Shire, is not a decision-making committee, and has no responsibility for the Shire Budget.