We represent 198,000 Victorians covering an area of 11,000 square kilometres.

About the Peri Urban Councils Victoria

We are leaders in advocating for support and solutions for the Victorian peri urban region, at the local, state and national level. We speak with one voice and advocate for solutions to shared issues.

The five member councils are:

  • Bass Coast Shire Council;

  • Baw Baw Shire Council;

  • Golden Plains Shire Council;

  • Moorabool Shire Council; and

  • Surf Coast Shire Council.

Meet the Team

  • Cr Moira Berry

    Deputy Chair PUCV and Councillor, Moorabool Shire Council

  • Mayor

    Baw Baw Shire Council

  • CEO

    Baw Baw Shire Council

  • Mr Derek Madden

    CEO, Moorabool Shire Council

  • Cr Brett Cunningham

    Mayor, Golden Plains Shire Council

  • Cr Clare Le Serve

    Mayor, Bass Coast Shire Council

  • Cr Liz Pattison

    Mayor, Surf Coast Council

  • Ms Robyn Seymour

    CEO, Surf Coast Shire Council

  • Mr Shane Walden

    CEO, Golden Plains Council

  • Mr Greg Box

    CEO, Bass Coast Shire Council

  • Ms Rachael Sweeney

    Secretariat

  • Stronger Together

    Since 2007, the councils of the peri urban region of Melbourne and Geelong have been working together to deliver a comprehensive vision for Victoria’s peri-urban communities.

  • Rapid Growth

    Our member councils are some of the fastest growing in Victoria and expect to grow by more than 100,000 residents by 2036. We are working to meet the challenges of this growth.

  • Diverse and Resilient

    Generating more than $5.3 billion of Gross Regional Product annually, these shires are home to industries that include agriculture, food manufacturing, construction, mining, timber, wholesale trade and tourism.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Peri Urban Councils Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.