Urban Sustainability – Page 61 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Sustainability Strategy Workshop

Nov 11, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

This evening I attended a workshop to discuss Maroondah’s Sustainability Strategy which is currently available for public comment. The Strategy serves to provide a policy framework to improve water and energy conservation, as well as reduce resource usage and to educate both council and the community on the importance of sustainability. The Strategy will be…

Maroondah Journal: Anger at 'dummy' website – 'Close site or else!'

Nov 11, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the launch of www.genuinecandidates.com, a website that has been established to assist the community with identifying the genuine candidates in the upcoming Maroondah City Council elections. Cr Makin said the website was a source of information before an election. “It began as members of the community were concerned with…

The re-opening of Hutchinson Legal

Nov 8, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon Hutchinson Legal celebrated its relocation to 10-12 Warrandyte Road, one of the oldest properties within Ringwood and which served as a former doctor’s clinic and later as part of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The building maintains its original facade and while the interior has been adapted for the requirements of a legal firm.…

Eastern Access Community Health 2008 AGM

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is a community based organisation that delivers an holistic approach to community health and support services across Melbourne’s eastern region, including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. EACH provides a range of community health services, including counselling, disability support services, respite care, assistance for gamblers and…

Mullum Candidates' Forum

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Candidates’ Forum was held this evening at North Ringwood Community House. The forum provided an opportunity for the ratepayers and residents to raise their issues and concerns with the candidates of the Mullum Ward. While it was unfortunate that six candidates chose to snub the community and not attend the forum, it was…

Maroondah Climate Change Action Group – Questions regarding climate change

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Climate Change Action Group has sent a questionnaire to all council candidates to confirm their views on climate change. The questions and my responses were as follows: 1. Do you support Maroondah Council:- a. becoming carbon neutral by 2012? 1a. Yes, I do support council becoming carbon neutral by 2012 but it is…

Maroondah Journal: Forum to gauge candidates' support

Nov 4, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is holding a candidates’ forum tomorrow evening to provide an opportunity for the public to question candidates’ for the Mullum Ward in the upcoming council elections. The Maroondah Journal has assisted in publicising the upcoming candidates’ forum, where it is expected that questions will be asked about support for the relocation…

Safe, Well and Connected: Action Plan for Women's Health 2008-2012

Nov 1, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Today I confirmed my commitment to the health and wellbeing of Maroondah through signing a commitment to the Action Plan for Women’s Health. As a councillor and current chair of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee I am committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community to help create a…

Councillor Magazine: How councillors can harness the Internet

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

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

Councillor is a quarterly magazine designed to help educate current councillors and demonstrate innovative approaches to local government. I was contacted by Councillor Magazine to write an article on how councillors can harness the Internet to assist in encouraging dialogue with their community. The article was featured in the September/October edition of the magazine: How…

Scoot Wheel n Move October 2008 meeting

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I attended the October meeting of Scoot Wheel n Move, a group that aims to improve mobility and accessibility for people with mobility aids. Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is now the auspice for the Scoot Wheel n Move so that the group can operate with some autonomy to council. This enables Scoot…

Category: Urban Sustainability