A PLAN to introduce more bees into Frankston’s green spaces is being formed.
Last week, Frankston Council approved a proposal to begin work on a “Frankston Pollinator Action Plan”. The plan is expected to consider the establishment of “a targeted pollinator corridor” linking Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve to the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre and foreshore.
Cr Emily Green, who raised the proposal for the Frankston Pollinator Action Plan, said that a pollinator corridor is “a network of connected green spaces planted with native flowering plants. These corridors help bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators move safely through the landscape by providing food and habitat along the way. They can include parks, reserves, streetscapes, nature strips, and even home gardens, all working together to create a healthier and more local, connected environment.”
“As Frankston continues to grow, it’s important that we look after and strengthen the green spaces that we already have,” Cr Green said. “This notice of motion is about connecting those green spaces so they better support local wildlife, particularly pollinators like our native bees, butterflies, and birds. By understanding where pollinator habitats already exist and where the gaps are, council can make more informed decisions about future planting and restoration works so it has the greatest benefit to us,” Cr Green said.
The motion approved by councillors last week read that council’s Biodiversity Action Plan “identifies the development of pollinator habitats, including pollinator meadows, as a positive measure to support urban biodiversity and ecological resilience.” A council officer report, due back by the end of the year, will “outline a Frankston Pollinator Action Plan, including proposed corridor alignment and staging; provide costings for implementation, including the George Pentland Botanic Gardens demonstration site; identify partnership and engagement opportunities with community groups, schools, and relevant experts; consider integration with existing capital works, operational programs and environmental education initiatives; and outline delivery models, measurable outcomes and reporting mechanisms.”
Cr Green noted that “this notice of motion is only asking for a report. It doesn’t commit council to any future spending or projects. It simply gives us the information we need to make an informed decision down the track.”
First published in the Mornington News – 21 July 2026
