Hi, I’m Cr Alex Makin
Councillor for Montague Ward in the City of Port Phillip

On 11 November 2024, I was declared the elected Councillor for Montague Ward in the City of Port Phillip.

My time as an elected Councillor for the City of Port Phillip builds on my previous experiences on Maroondah City Counci, where I served as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Councillors during 2005 to 2012.

I have lived locally in Port Melbourne since 2013 and ran for Montague Ward to provide our community with a local and independent voice.

My Blog provides regular updates on my activities as your elected Councillor for Montague Ward.

I’m here to represent you, so please contact me on:

• 0431 778 761
• alex.makin@portphillip.vic.gov.au

About Montague Ward

Montague Ward is the largest of all Council Wards within the City of Port Phillip and incorporates Port Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, as well as parts of Albert Park, South Melbourne and Southbank.

Montague incorporates multiple communities across its 4km and approximately 10,000 residents.

Latest news from Alex

• Receiving Petition on fencing for the Graham Street Skate Park12 February 2025
  The Graham Street Skatepark, situated across both Montague and Port Melbourne Wards, abuts Station and Swallow Streets, as well as the Hester Reserve dog park.… Read more: Receiving Petition on fencing for the Graham Street Skate Park
• Deliberative Community Panel – Plan for Port Phillip9 February 2025
  The Council Plan is one of the most important actions undertaken by a newly elected Council, as it reflects intended priorities and key actions over… Read more: Deliberative Community Panel – Plan for Port Phillip
• Port Melbourne Sharks v South Melbourne FC7 February 2025
  Adjacent to Dig In Community Gardens are the sporting grounds of JL Murphy, including the Port Melbourne Soccer Club The Port Melbourne Sharks compete in… Read more: Port Melbourne Sharks v South Melbourne FC
• Tour of Dig In Community Gardens7 February 2025
  Dig in Community Gardens, which is auspiced by Southport Community Centre, is located at 351 Williamstown Road within the Fishermans Bend precinct. This evening, I… Read more: Tour of Dig In Community Gardens
• Council Meeting: 5 February 20255 February 2025
  Tonight’s Council Meeting was the first for 2025 and included some key items of interest: Petitions and Joint Letters A petition highlighting community safety concerns… Read more: Council Meeting: 5 February 2025
• Receiving Petition on Edwards Park3 February 2025
  I received a petition from Port Melbourne community members regarding Edwards Park and issues with the proposed relocation of the public toilet. The petition asks… Read more: Receiving Petition on Edwards Park