Grab for homes to go ahead

Yarra Council will join forces with Moreland Council to launch legal action in the Supreme Court against the Napthine government's controversial East West Link.

The inner-city council held an emergency meeting on Monday and unanimously voted to challenge Planning Minister Matthew Guy's June 30 decision to allow the 18-kilometre road project go ahead.

Yarra mayor Jackie Fristacky said council had an obligation to act in the best interests of its residents.

"Yarra has long opposed the East West Link because of the absence of a transparent and viable business case and the devastating impact it would have on our local community, local heritage, inner city traffic and many other important aspects impacting liveability."