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About Council

Melbourne City Council is the local government body responsible for the municipality of Melbourne. The council consists of a Lord Mayor, a Deputy Lord Mayor, and nine councillors.

The front of Melbourne Town Hall, captured from Swanston Street. The Torres Strait Flag and Aboriginal Flag adorn the portico.
About Council

What we're doing

Advocacy

Learn how we work in partnership to be a city of possibility.

Grants and sponsorships

We have a wide range of grants and sponsorships for individuals, community organisations and businesses in the arts, recreation, events and business sectors.

Investing in Melbourne

Our team can help you unlock your business potential in Melbourne. 

 

Tenders, contracts and suppliers

Find out how to do business with the City of Melbourne.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.