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Rubbish

Find your bin day, local tip (resource recovery centre) or hopper, waste disposal guide and more.

Pay Online

Pay online for rates, animal registration renewals, fines and more

Book a campsite

Book a campsite at the Shire's Rosebud, Rye & Sorrento foreshore camping.

Planning Applications

Lodge and pay for your planning applications online

Performing Arts Fund

Support artists and organisations in the creation of innovative, performance-based work.

Report a Problem

This page explains how you can report problems directly to the Shire via various methods.

Pets and Animals

Access information about living with pets and animals on the Mornington Peninsula.

Major Projects

View information on the Shire's major projects such as street works, shops and more.

Careers at Council

If you are passionate about working for a progressive and innovative council, apply within.

News

Our Stormwater Quality in-lieu Contribution Scheme launches today

Published on 01 July 2022

From today Mornington Peninsula Shire’s new Stormwater Quality in-lieu Contribution Scheme will be applicable to all new eligible planning applications on the Mornington Peninsula.

New Director appointed - Corporate Strategy & Business Improvement

Published on 29 June 2022

Mornington Peninsula Shire has appointed Samantha Stanton as the new Director – Corporate Strategy & Business Improvement.

Stormwater Victoria Industry Award for the Rye Coastal Wetland

Published on 29 June 2022

Rye Coastal Wetland has been awarded the Stormwater Victoria Industry Award 2022 for ‘Infrastructure Excellence’.
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Events

Keeping Backyard Chooks - An Eco Living Display Centre Workshop

02 July 2022

Join us for a friendly, relaxed workshop where you can learn all the tips and tricks for keeping backyard chooks!

Workshop: Electrical wire jewellery - Mornington Library

02 July 2022

Recommended for adults and kids aged 13+

In this fun workshop, artist Vivian will teach you how to make jewellery using electrical wires collected from renovation sites. You can make a statement jewellery piece, be it a necklace, earrings, pendant or bracelet.

We’ll cover in the workshop: working with electrical wires; jewellery linking methods and making decorative elements using wire offcuts.

School holidays: Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt - All libraries

04 July 2022

Recommended for everyone

Join in the fun of our Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt from July 4 to July 9.

We challenge you to find all the winter pictures hidden in our library branches.
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What’s happening in my area?

My Neighbourhood

Discover your local events, parks, facilities, projects, Councillors, bin dates and more

Our Councillors

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is represented by 11 councillors, elected from six wards.

Have Your Say

Get involved! Have your say on a range of Shire plans, projects & activities.

Things to do on the Mornington Peninsula

Markets

A great way to discover the Peninsula's arts, crafts & local produce is at our celebrated markets

Parks and Reserves

Explore our large and diverse range of parks and reserves for sports, bushwalking and picnics.

Outdoor Dining

Key areas in townships across the Peninsula are being opened up for more outdoor dining this Summer

Playgrounds

There are 145 playgrounds around the peninsula with a variety of play experiences and equipment

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