Category: Urban Sustainability

Delegates’ Report: Thanking our volunteers, supporting cultural diversity and youth and reducing greenhouse emissions

Aug 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 31st of July I attended an evening hosted by Maroondah’s Sudanese Community, where they shared traditional Southern Sudanese cuisine with the wider Maroondah municipality. Maroondah is home to almost 200 people from Sudan who share similar aspirations, in regard to employment and housing, like many other members of our community. The food included…
Ringwood Croquet Club – Opening of 2010 Croquet Season

Aug 14, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Croquet Club is located in Greenwood Avenue and forms part of the Jubilee Park Sporting Precinct in Ringwood. Like many other sporting clubs, the Ringwood Croquet Club has invested in upgrades to its grounds to reduce watering requirements. This morning I was invited to launch the 2010 Croquet Season and participated in several…
2010 Annual General Meeting for Heathmont Inter Church Help

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Heathmont Inter Church Help is a combined ministry of several churches in Heathmont, including the Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches, which work together to provide relief services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. This evening I joined Cr. Natalie Thomas in attending the 2010 Annual General Meeting, where the officebearers…
Meeting with Central Activity District Mayors

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon the Mayors of Melbourne’s six Central Activity Districts; Dandenong, Frankston, Footscray, Hume, Maroondah and Whitehorse discussed the need for increased dialogue between each Council. The Central Activities Districts are six urban centres, that have been nominated for intensification and mixed use development, providing a range of housing, employment and community opportunities. While senior…
Combined Meeting for Central Activities Districts

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government’s Planning at 5 Million Policy envisaged a network of Central Activities Districts throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, with these centres offering a range of employment, housing and community facilities. These Central Activities Districts include: Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Frankston and Ringwood. While Local Government has largely supported this direction through developing masterplans to…
Speaking to Grade Three and Four Students at Heathmont East Primary

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to speak to approximately 100 grade three and four students at Heathmont East Primary, located in Louis Street, near Canterbury Road in Heathmont. One of the roles of being Mayor is to explain how Councils function and to discuss the role of being a Councillor and Mayor. This morning I…
Heatherdale Community Action Group – 2010 Annual General Meeting

Aug 11, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Heatherdale Community Action Group was formed as a residents based group to preserve and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale, a locality located within the municipalities of Whitehorse and Maroondah. This evening I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Heatherdale Community Action Group, where committee members were elected for the upcoming year. In addition,…
Maroondah Leader: poultry fines

Aug 10, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

One of council’s responsibilities is the administration and enforcement of local laws, including responsible pet ownership. Maroondah has requirements in regard to the amount and types of pets that can be kept without a permit. While many residents understand the Council requirements, there are unfortunately instances when these are not complied with. The Maroondah Leader…
Maroondah Leader: Bike path in state of limbo

Aug 10, 2010

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alex

in Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The provision of sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport and cycling, is required to ensure alternatives to car travel, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and reducing greenhouse emissions. Whitehorse Cyclists have launched a proposal for Box Hill to Ringwood cycling trail adjacent to the existing rail corridor. This would provide a safe and direct…
Maroondah Disability Action Group – Meeting with the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector

Aug 9, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Disability Action Group was formed to provide a community based advocacy group for people with disabilities. This morning the group was addressed by Senator Mitch Fifield, the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector. The Senator discussed the Coalition’s policies for people with disabilities and carers, including the need for…