We’ve updated the Parking Action Plan to state that introducing paid on-street parking is not part of the plan. The focus remains on managing parking across Stonnington to meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

Any future proposal to introduce paid on-street parking would need to be assessed separately and considered by Council, including the potential impacts on the community.

We’ve expanded the proposed Parking Management Policy to cover:

• resident and visitor parking

• accessible parking

• customer access

• loading and deliveries

• pick-up and drop-off

• car share

• EV charging.

The policy will help us balance these different needs and make the best use of available kerbside space for our community.

We’re also looking at ways to better support community members with different parking needs, including:

Pilot seniors and pram parking bays

We’ll explore trialling dedicated parking bays for older people and people with prams, making it easier to access local shops, services and community facilities.

Investigate a carer and support worker permit

We’ll look at options for a parking permit for carers and support workers who need to park close to the people they support, making it easier to access homes and provide essential care.

We’ve clarified how future 30 km/h and 40 km/h speed limits will be considered. Decisions will be based on local conditions, road safety, school access and other evidence. We’ll continue introducing 40 km/h speed limits on local streets and consider 30 km/h limits around primary schools and on local bike routes, subject to trial results and required approvals.

We’ve updated the Sustainable Transport Action Plan to help more people walk, wheel and ride around Stonnington. Actions include:

• providing more route information through Council’s resources
• offering courses to build skills and confidence
• supporting school travel initiatives
• working with community organisations.

By providing better information, practical skills and support, we aim to make sustainable travel easier and more accessible for people across Stonnington.

As more people switch to electric vehicles, we are updating the Electric Vehicle Charging Policy to reflect changing technology, community needs and the range of charging options available.

The policy will guide how we expand access to public EV charging across Stonnington, particularly for residents who don’t have off-street parking and may rely on public charging. It will also help us balance the need for charging facilities with parking availability, accessibility and the use of public space.

• 53% of respondents raised further road safety and traffic concerns, including speed, unsafe crossings, rat-running, congestion and school traffic.

• Views differed on lower speed limits and their potential impact on traffic flow and public transport.

• Some respondents felt the Strategy needed to better reflect the needs of people who rely on cars for work, caring responsibilities, family trips, deliveries and accessible travel.

• Some respondents asked Council to take a more local approach when planning transport changes, considering the needs of each street and neighbourhood.

• Bike riding was the main concern raised by community members.

• Many supported Council’s approach for safer, connected routes including protected bike lanes and safer routes to schools.

• Chapel Street and High Street were highlighted as areas of concern, with calls for clearer plans to fund and complete the bike riding network.

• Strong support was expressed for Council advocating for public transport improvements.

• Respondents also called for more accessible tram stops, more reliable services, better connections and improved night-time bus services.

• Respondents called for streets and transport options that are easier for people with different mobility needs when planning streets, footpaths and public transport.

• Parking was a key issue raised, with 75% of respondents selecting the Parking Action Plan for review.

• Some respondents wanted better access to parking, while others supported more space for walking, cycling and public transport.

• Respondents highlighted the challenge of balancing parking needs for residents, visitors, businesses and people with disability with limited street space.

We promoted the consultation in the following ways:

• Signage near train stops, tram stops or walking trails in Stonnington with QR code

• Digital screens at our Libraries, Customer Services areas and leisure centres

• Council’s e-newsletters sent to 37,950 people

• Social media posts viewed by 42,109 people

• A mention in the ‘Have your say’ column in the August/September edition of Stonnington News, Council’s community magazine, which is distributed to 60,000 people.

• 3,246 individual people visited this page during the consultation

• 69 people took part in the survey.

Of those who participated in the survey:

• The majority live in Armadale (19%), Malvern East (16%) and Malvern (13%), with 9% living outside Stonnington.

• People from across Stonnington’s suburbs participated, with Kooyong the only suburb not represented.

• 90% of people live in Stonnington, with 19% working in the city and 14% regularly visiting.

• 57% of respondents are men.

• The age groups we heard from most are 25 to 34 years (29%) and 35 to 44 years (23%).

• 30% of respondents identify as a parent or carer, 22% are from a multicultural background and 15% identify as a person with disability.