A vision for Melbourne's West
About LeadWest
LeadWest is an advocacy alliance comprising the western metropolitan municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham. It represents the shared interests of its members to :
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Strengthen local economies
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Support sustainable population growth
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Improve transport connectivity
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Scale up community services to meet the current and future needs of our people​
What we do
Meaningful work, unforgettable experiences
We advocate as a collective for support and funding from State and Federal Government; we collaborate on initiatives and projects that support our communities; we share ideas and information to improve the liveability or our communities through, cultural, environmental and health initiatives, to grow our economies and create jobs. We want to decrease the number of people who need to commute out of their suburbs for jobs, education or to access services.
Advocacy
We are advocating to Invest in the West to provide services and infrastructure not only for our current population but also for our future growth. We represent the fastest growing region in Australia with over one million residents.​​​​
Focus on business precincts
We will continue to promote the priority business precincts of Cobblebank, Footscray, Sunshine, and Werribee and across the region encompassing the five councils of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham
A Connected West
Leverage the region's unique mix of air, sea, road and rail infrastructure and facilities, advocate for further major improvements in transport and communication projects, and seek better transport connectivity that increases efficiency, productivity and delivers quality liveability.
Our Member Councils
Members of the Committee
2025
Brimbank City Council
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Cr Katharine Nikolic (Deputy Chair)
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What's new
Find out what's happening in our region
Invest in Melbourne's West!
What's next
Wednesday
3 December 2025
Election of Chair and Deputy Chair
LeadWest Joint Delegated Quarterly Committee Meeting