Urban Sustainability – Page 23 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Maroondah paparazzi put on a show

Jun 30, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

MAROONDAH’S people, places, pastimes and events, as captured by its residents, will be on display at this year’s Maroondah City Council Photo Competition Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. This year the annual event attracted 121 entrants from 70 amateur photographers. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin said the quality of this year’s entrants was going to…

Speaking to the Ringwood Heritage Seniors

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Heritage Seniors are based at Maroodah Federation Estate and meet on a regular basis, providing a range of activities and speakers. This afternoon I spoke with the Ringwood Heritage Seniors and discussed Council’s plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood, including the proposed redevelopment of the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. There is a need for…

Maroondah Leader: 13,000 sign petition

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern and launched a petition last year to collectively call on the State Government to provide public transport improvements across Melbourne’s eastern region. The petition was recently presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minster for Public Transport and calls on all political parties to commit to the following: A full…

Maroondah Leader: Councillors enliven proceedings

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Councillors recently conducted a workshop designed to improve the proceedings of public meetings and improve the transparency of Council. These changes began at the June Council meeting and will provide debate and insight into the decisions that are being made by Council. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the move was a result of a…

Maroondah Journal: Spring Street sees signs

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition, was a sixty metre long list of signatures from residents in Melbourne’s outer east calling for public transport improvements. The presentation was presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minister for Public Transport and was also accepted by Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the Greens…

Maroondah City Council adopts 2010/2011 Budget

Jun 28, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Unlike other levels of government, local councils are required to place their draft budgets on exhibition to enable comment from the public, prior to the budget being formally considered by Council. This evening Council formally discussed the 2010/2011 Budget, with Councillors resolving to adopt the budget as per the draft that was released last month.…

Ringwood Spiders: Christian Ampt Memorial Trophy Match

Jun 27, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Spiders is a football team for people with disabilities and competes within the Football Integrated Development Association (FIDA), where they are fielding two teams for this season. This morning I attended the Ringwood Spider’s Home Game at Jubilee Park where they competed against Mazenod for the Christian Ampt Memorial Trophy, in recognition of…

2010 Changeover Evening for the Rotary Club of Ringwood

Jun 25, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of two Rotary Clubs based in Maroondah and this evening I attended the Club’s Changeover Dinner. I have been a member of the Rotary Club of Ringwood since 2008 and each year Rotary Clubs hold a changeover event to commemorate the appointment of the new Club President. The Changeover Dinner…

Media Release: Maroondah asks – Where is our transport policy?

Jun 24, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

A sixty metre long petition demanding the Victorian Government revisit its transport policy was today presented to the Victorian Government. Mayors and Councillors from Maroondah and six other Melbourne’s eastern suburban Councils – who represent about a quarter of Melbourne’s population – gathered on the Parliaments steps today to send a message to the Victorian…

Presenting the Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition

Jun 24, 2010

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven eastern councils and advocates for public transport improvements across Melbourne and the region. The monster petition was formed to demonstrate community support for public transport improvements and was held at each of the member Councils, including Maroondah, where it was featured at last year’s Maroondah Festival. This…

Category: Urban Sustainability