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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 28, 20252 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


Celebrating Rath Yatra with the BAPS Community in the City of Whittlesea.
Yesterday, I had the immense honour and privilege, as Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, to celebrate with the vibrant Hindu community of...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Celebrating Unity and Community at the Al Siraat College Interfaith Eid Al-Adha Dinner.
Last night, I had the honour of attending the Al Siraat College Interfaith Eid Al-Adha Dinner, accompanied by Cr Cox, as part of my role...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 22, 20251 min read


An Evening of Spiritual Connection and Community at the Hanuman Ji Katha
The Hanuman Ji Katha. Last night, I had the privilege as the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea in attending and delivering an uplifting...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Supporting Local Business – Stop and Prevent Crime in our City.
Mayor Taking Action Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to visit and actively engage with a number of local retail...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Supporting Local Business – Retail and Hospitality Business Breakfast Event.
Yesterday, I had the great privilege of attending the City of Whittlesea’s Retail and Hospitality Business Breakfast in my capacity as...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Delivering on Our Commitments for the City of Whittlesea
Barry Road and Gillwell Road Lalor. Today, I had the honour of visiting Barry Road in Lalor to provide an onsite update on the outcomes...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Taking a Stand Against Illegal Rubbish Dumping in Whittlesea
As Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I am fully committed to taking strong and decisive action to put an end to illegal rubbish dumping in...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Working Together for those Sleeping Rough.
Last week, I had the honour of representing the City of Whittlesea as Mayor at a powerful and purposeful community leadership meeting...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Exciting News on Opening the New State of the Art Synthetic Soccer Pitch in Mill Park.
New Synthetic Soccer Ground in Mill Park. It was my great pleasure, as the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, to officially open this week...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence With Floridia Cheese, Thomastown.
As Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I have the privilege of fulfilling many roles in support of our wonderful community, but one of the...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 14, 20252 min read


How to Invite the Mayor to your next Event.
Mayor of the City of Whittlesea As Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, one of the greatest privileges of my role is being out in the...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 13, 20252 min read


Recognising and Respecting Our Older Residents in the City of Whittlesea.
Yesterday, it was my great pleasure as the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea to attend and deliver the opening address at our World Elder...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Strengthening Regional Connections and Governance Insight
Merri-Bek Council Chambers This evening, I had the pleasure of attending a scheduled Council Meeting at Merri-bek City Council, where I...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Strengthening Regional Collaboration: Meeting with Mayor Cr John Dougall of Mitchell Shire Council
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Mayor of Mitchell Shire Council, Cr John Dougall, for a highly constructive two hour...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 11, 20251 min read


The Heart of Encompass Care VIC – Standing With Our Community.
As Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I had the privilege yesterday to visit and tour the facilities at Encompass Care VIC, where I met...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 11, 20251 min read


The Heart of Encompass Care VIC – Standing With Our Community.
Pastor Henry and the some of the team at the Encompass Food Crisis Centre. The Community Café. As Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, I had...
Martin John Taylor
Jun 11, 20251 min read
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