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

Report a Problem

Use our simple online reporting facility to create and track service requests for common issues.

Pay Online

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

Building and Planning

Find out more about our Building and Planning processes

Business Support

Delivering a range of services to assist every stage of business development.

Book a campsite

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

Animals & Pets

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

Mornington Peninsula records highest homelessness numbers in Victoria

Published on 04 August 2025

The Mornington Peninsula now has the highest number of people sleeping rough out of any local government area in Victoria – including Melbourne City.

Collaboration the key to improved public housing in Mornington

Published on 01 August 2025

Since October 2024, several local agencies have collaborated to improve living conditions in Main St Mornington public housing. A working group was formed by the Mornington Peninsula Shire to address the health and wellbeing of tenants and issues relating to long-standing maintenance.

More stories to make you smile

Published on 01 August 2025

From pint-sized changemakers to tree-planting, community art to quiet heroism – Peninsula Tales has been capturing the stories that remind us what makes the Mornington Peninsula so special.
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Events

Do You Read Me: Text-based works from the MPRG Collection

07 August 2025

This exhibition brings together works from the MPRG Collection that use text to convey their meaning. The exhibition features the works of 25 artists and collectives that have been acquired into the collection over the past 50 years, including Juan Davila, Robert Fielding, Guerrilla Girls, Katherine Hattam, Gareth Sansom, Lisa Waup and others.

Free kids activity spaces

07 August 2025

Free activation spaces at MPRG, including a text-based making activity and reading nooks

August 2025 No Charge Green Waste weekend - Mornington

08 August 2025

Inviting residents to dispose of green waste at no cost during our ‘No Charge’ Green Waste event from Friday 8 - Sunday 10 August 2025.
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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

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will have 11 Wards each with a single Councillor.

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.

Playgrounds

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

Our sites

Youth Services

Visit our three welcoming youth hubs and discover free programs for young people aged 10-25.

MP Business

Resources guidance and advice from industry experts, relevant local news articles and opportunities.

MPRG

One of Australia's leading regional galleries, renowned for its exhibition program.

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