Contact us
On this page:
Call us
- Call us: 9240 1111.
This line is open at all times (24-hours) and can be used after-hours to report emergencies.
For Languages, Interpreters and accessible calls visit the section below.
Report an issue online
Report an issue or request assistance on our eServices website.
Contact us by mail
- Mail: Locked Bag 10, Brunswick VIC 3056 Australia.
Visit us
Coburg Civic Centre
- Located: 90 Bell Street, Coburg.
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm
This centre is closed on public holidays.
This centre accepts cash.
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The facilities at the Merri-bek Civic Centre include:
- a Customer Service Centre
- Council Chambers
- Coburg Town Hall - you can find out the details of this venue on our Town Halls page
- Coburg Concert Hall - you can find out the details of this venue on our Coburg halls and meeting rooms page
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A limited amount of time-restricted off-street parking is available at Merri-bek Civic Centre at the rear of the building (accessed via Urquhart Street).
Time-restricted parking is also available in Urquhart Street, Elm Grove, and Bell Street.
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Buses
The closest bus stop is on Bell Street. It is a 2-minute walk from Merri-bek Civic Centre towards Sydney Road.
This stop is part of the following bus routes:
- 513 Glenroy to Eltham
- 525 Coburg to West Reservoir via Newlands Road
- 526 Coburg to West Preston via Murray Road, and
- 527 Gowrie Railway Station to Northland Shopping Centre via Murray Road.
Trains
Coburg Station is on Bell Street. It is a 10-minute walk from Merri-bek Civic Centre crossing Sydney Road. It is on the Upfield train line.
Trams
Tram stop number 34 is at the Bell Street and Sydney Road intersection. Route 19 goes to Coburg North and the City.
Bike routes and parking
The Upfield bike path is five minutes ride. Exit at Coburg Station. Bicycle parking is at the front and rear entrances of the centre.
Brunswick Customer Service Centre
- Located at: 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm
This centre accepts cash.
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The facilities at the Brunswick Customer Service Centre include:
- a Customer Service Centre
- the Counihan Gallery - you can find out more about this gallery on our Counihan Gallery page
- Brunswick Town Hall - you can find out the details of this venue on our Town Halls page
- Brunswick Library - you can find out more about this library on our Visit or contact us at the library page
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A limited amount of time-restricted parking is available in Sydney Road, Dawson Street, and Glenlyon Road.
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Buses
There are bus stops on nearby side streets off Sydney Road.
These bus stops are part of the following routes:
- 504 Moonee Ponds to Clifton Hill via Brunswick Road
- 506 Moonee Ponds to Westgarth via Dawson Street
- 508 Ponds to Alphington Station via Victoria and Blyth Streets, and
- 509 West Brunswick to Sydney Road via Hope Street.
Trains
Jewell and Brunswick Stations are a 10-minute walk. They are on the Upfield train line.
Trams
Tram stop number 21 is at the Dawson Street/Glenlyon Road and Sydney Road intersection. Route 19 goes to North Coburg and the City.
Bike routes and parking
The Upfield bike path is a 5-minute ride. Exit at Dawson Street. Bicycle parking is at the front and side entrances of the centre.
Glenroy Customer Service Centre
- Located: Glenroy Community Hub, at 50 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy.
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5 pm
This centre is closed on public holidays.
This centre does not accept cash.
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The facilities at Glenroy Community Hub include:
- A Customer Service Centre
- Glenroy Library - you can find out more about this library on our Visit or contact us at the library page
- Maternal and Child Health Centre - find out more on our Maternal and Child Health services page
- Glenroy Hub Children's Centre - find out more on the Northern Schools Early Years Cluster website
- Kindergarten - find out more on the Glenroy Memorial Preschool website
- Community Health Centre - to be established by cohealth. Find out more about cohealth on the cohealth website.
- Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre - find out more on the Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre website
- Bridget Shortell Reserve - find out more on our Bridget Shortell Reserve page
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A limited amount of time-restricted parking is available in Pascoe Vale Road, Wheatsheaf Road, and Post Office Place.
Off-street parking is accessible from Belair Avenue and Lytton Street as well as Dowd Place.
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Buses
- 513 Glenroy to Eltham (get off at stop Wheatsheaf Rd/Plumpton Ave)
Trains
Glenroy Station is a 2-minute walk. It is on the Broadmeadows train line.
Bike routes and parking
Bicycle parking is available at the Glenroy Community Hub, on nearby Pascoe Vale Road and throughout Glenroy Shopping Centre.
Contact us by email
- Email: info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au and attach any necessary documents for your request or message.
Languages and interpreters
Language Link is our free multilingual telephone information service.
The phone numbers below will connect you with Language Link for the following languages:
- Italian 9280 1911
- Greek 9280 1912
- Arabic 9280 1913
- Turkish 9280 1914
- Urdu 9280 1917
- Nepali 9280 1910
- Spanish 9280 1916
- Mandarin 9280 0750
- Vietnamese 9280 1915
- Hindi 9280 1918
If you speak a different language, you can call 03 9280 1919 and mention your language.)
Accessible call options
The accessible call options we have available are
- TTY (text telephone): call 133 677 then ask for 9240 1111
- Speak and listen: call 1300 555 727 then ask for 9240 1111
- Internet relay users: go to the National Relay Service website. Once on the website find the link or call the number listed for your situation. You can then ask them to call us at 9240 1111.
Media enquiries
All media enquiries must be directed to our Strategic Communications team:
- 0407 556 101 (this phone is monitored after hours) Please note, this phone number is for media enquiries from journalists only. For all other enquiries please call (03) 9240 1111.
- mediaenquiries@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Please note, this email address is for media enquiries from journalists only. Other emails will not be responded to, and should be directed to info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.
Customer Service Commitment
At Merri-bek City Council we put the community at the heart of everything we do. We strive to consistently deliver on our promise for our customers to feel we are helpful, engaged, accountable, respectful and timely. Learn more about our Customer Service Commitment
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