Members of the public can request to speak at a Council meeting regarding a matter on the Council meeting agenda or any other matter they would like to present.

Register a request to speak at a Council Meeting

Please note: 

• A registration form must be submitted no later than 10.00am on the day of the Council meeting
• Up to 10 speakers are permitted at any meeting, with registrations determined in order of receipt of request
• Each speaker is allocated a three-minute time slot, or a written statement may be uploaded to be read out at the meeting
• Up to three persons may speak on the same subject matter at the same meeting
• The Chair may, at their discretion, vary the order or allow additional speakers up to a maximum of 10.

Land Use Planning Matters

• If your request to speak is regarding a land use planning matter, you must indicate whether you are submitting in support of or in opposition to the Planning Permit Application or Planning Scheme Amendment.
• The Applicant and up to three other speakers will be allowed on a Planning Application Item

Please ensure that your public presentation complies with the Guidelines for Requesting to Speak at a Council Meeting ( PDF 510.88KB) prior to lodging your registration.

For further information, please contact the Governance team at council.meetings@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or telephone (03) 9262 6578.