Community Engagement – Page 31 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates’ Report: Annual general meetings, art exhibitions and launching Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

There are several items I’d like to discuss this evening: On the 23rd of March I attended the North Ringwood Community House annual general meeting, which coincided with the graduation ceremony of their Certificate III and IV students. North Ringwood Community House is the only community house in Maroondah that has Registered Training Organisation status,…

Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Council formally adopted its Community Wellbeing Plan in December 2009, which outlines the initiatives that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. Councils are required to adopt a municipal health plan, which is aligned with the term of the council. These plans are developed in partnership with the community and the Maroondah’s…

Croydon RSL Anzac March

Apr 18, 2010

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Both the Croydon and Ringwood RSLs hold a march on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day. While iI previously attended the march in Ringwood, this year I decided to participate in Croydon’s march, as I am planning to attend the Dawn Service in Ringwood. The march began on the corner of Hewish Road and Main…

HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting

Apr 16, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…

Maroondah Art Gallery – Konrad Winkler’s Moments of My Life and Ringwood Arts Society’s Artist of the Year

Apr 15, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Tonight I launched the Maroondah Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Konrad Winkler’s Moments of my Life and the Ringwood Art Society’s Artist of the Year. Konrad is a Melbourne based photographer who explores the changing nature of photography and its relationship with extraordinary and everyday events. Each piece is accompanied by a humorous recount of the…

Media Release: Key health and wellbeing plan unveiled

Apr 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is preparing to unveil a high-level strategic plan that will guide Council’s promotion of a healthy, happy municipality over the next four years. The 2009-2013 Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is underpinned by extensive community consultation and a comprehensive research report, which provided the basis for its six health and wellbeing priorities…

Media Release: Ringwood Soccer Multipurpose Pavilion on the way

Apr 14, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Work is now under way on a $3.5 million redevelopment of Ringwood Soccer Stadium in Jubilee Park. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said site preparation had begun and construction work would be visible over the next month or so. “Council has been working for some time on plans to redevelop the Ringwood Soccer Stadium,…

Media Release: Lest we forget

Apr 14, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

Council is expecting another strong show of support by the Maroondah community during 2010 ANZAC Day services. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the Ringwood and Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) branches would hold a number of services to commemorate the day. Croydon RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2.30pm from…

Community meeting with Common Equity Housing Limited

Apr 13, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) is a registered housing association that aims to assist lower income earners with access to the rental property market. This evening I attended a community information session hosted by CEHL, who will be managing the 80 unit affordable housing development in Larissa Avenue, Ringwood. The session explained the cooperative model,…

Maroondah Leader: Plan to put new hub at reserve

Apr 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, is based at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood North and is currently not situated on council land. This limits its ability to secure grants and has resulted in facilities that are unable to meet modern needs. The Community House recently completed a feasibility study into its relocation, with the report suggesting…

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