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Celebrating Local Business Excellence with a Visit to Reach Marketing Group in Thomastown.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as Mayor is the opportunity to meet with local businesses and companies that provide...
Martin John Taylor
3 hours ago2 min read
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100% Committed to Crime Prevention in Whittlesea And Working Towards a Safer, Stronger, and More United Community.
I am fully committed to reducing crime and preventing youth offending across our great City of Whittlesea. I wrote my Comprehensive Crime...
Martin John Taylor
21 hours ago1 min read
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Protecting Community Health, A Visit to Our Immunisation Services.
Last week, I had the great privilege of visiting one of our exceptional Immunisation Service Centres here in the City of Whittlesea. Â As...
Martin John Taylor
2 days ago1 min read
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Representing Whittlesea and Gratitude to McArthur Recruitment for presentation of a Magnificent Gift Box.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of representing the City of Whittlesea as Mayor at the 2025 National General Assembly (NGA) of...
Martin John Taylor
3 days ago1 min read
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Celebrating Our Local Heroes at the South Morang CFA Awards Night.
Tonight, I had the great honour, as Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, to attend the Country Fire Authority (CFA) South Morang Awards...
Martin John Taylor
4 days ago2 min read
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From Ground to Glory As Our New Regional Sports Precinct Soars In Mernda.
Be united by sport and connected by community at our new Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GG7WTGAdx/
Martin John Taylor
5 days ago1 min read
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A Day with Our Maternal & Child Health Services.
Today, I had the great privilege of visiting one of our outstanding Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service centres here in the City of...
Martin John Taylor
5 days ago1 min read
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Action Plan to Reduce Crime and Youth Offending in the City of Whittlesea.
As a Councillor and resident of the City of Whittlesea, I proudly stand with every resident who wants to live, work, raise a family, or...
Martin John Taylor
7 days ago2 min read
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A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Residents.
Last night’s Connect with Council New Residents Forum was a truly special evening  a chance to officially welcome those who have recently...
Martin John Taylor
Jul 92 min read
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A Day of Insight, Learning, and Deep Respect for Our Council Officers in the Fight Against Illegal Rubbish Dumping.
Yesterday was an exceptional day of learning, insight, and appreciation. Beginning at 7:00 am at the Council offices and heading into the...
Martin John Taylor
Jul 82 min read
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Community Clean Up, Plenty Road, Whittlesea.
One of two skips filled with illegal rubbish collected. Yesterday, As the Mayor, I had the privilege of working alongside an inspiring...
Martin John Taylor
Jul 61 min read
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Martin John Taylor
Jul 60 min read
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Visiting Our Key Community Facilities.
The Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre, Since commencing my role as a Councillor, I have made it a priority to visit and...
Martin John Taylor
Jul 32 min read
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One of the Greatest Privileges of Serving as Mayor.
Cr Cox and I representing Whittlesea City Council at the last City of Whittlesea Australian Citizenship Ceremony. One of the greatest...
Martin John Taylor
Jul 12 min read
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Celebration of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Bundoora.
Yesterday, as Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I had the honour of attending the annual celebration of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 301 min read
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Strengthening Whittlesea Partnerships Through the Local Councils National Growth Areas Alliance.
This week, I had the privilege of attending a meeting of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) in my capacity as Mayor of the City of...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 281 min read
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Representing Whittlesea at the National General Assembly of Local Government
Yesterday, I returned from attending the National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government at the National Convention Centre in...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 272 min read
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Supporting Local Businesses in South Morang.
Mill Park Lakes Fish and Chip Shop in South Morang. As part of my ongoing commitment to supporting local business, I regularly drop in...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 241 min read
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Standing with Our Community for a Safer City of Whittlesea.
Norris Bank Reserve Recently, I had the opportunity to walk through Norris Bank Reserve in Bundoora alongside members of our local...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 241 min read
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It’s Time for Action – No More Talk.
Stop Crime As the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I want to be clear, the time for talk is over. The safety and wellbeing of our...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 231 min read
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