climate change – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates’ Report: Celebrating volunteering, the environment and social inclusion

May 18, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

There has been a variety of events that I have attended over the past month and I would like to discuss a few of those in further detail: On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service and each year it is encouraging to see the crowds increase. The Ringwood RSL needs…

EV's Young Leaders Program – discussing being a Councillor

May 7, 2009

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alex

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

The Young Leader’s program, is a week-long course designed for selected Year 10 school students that attend schools within Maroondah. Teachers are invited to select students that have leadership potential, with the program designed to improve confidence, listening and teambuilding skills This year the program is being extended to provide an ongoing program designed to…

Council and Sustainability – discussion with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School

Apr 27, 2009

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alex

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

This morning I was invited to speak to Grade Five and Six Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a Primary School located in Wilana Street, Ringwood. The class is currently learning about the three tiers of Government and environmental sustainability. As a Local Councillor for the Mullum Ward, I was invited to provide an…

Ringwood Bowls Club – Water Reclamation Facility Launch

Apr 4, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Bowls Club began 1929 and has had a long association with Ringwood. The club has recently focused on sustainability and embarked on a water reclamation project aimed to increase its water self-sufficiency. The Club began the project two years ago, through securing Council, State and Federal grants for the installation of three water…

The Greens support making a difference

Nov 19, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

As an independent councillor and candidate, I aim to work constructively with all political parties and individuals to deliver better outcomes for our community. The bi-partisan agreement to abolish zone three is an example of this, as is the first stage of funding that was announced for Ringwood Station and much needed public transport improvements.…

Eastern Region Climate Forum

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

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

Mitigating climate change and improving our urban sustainability must be a priority for all levels of government. This evening, the Eastern Region Climate Network, comprising of individuals and groups within Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges, organised the Eastern Region Climate Forum, to discuss climate change and the need for action. The Forum was…

Maroondah Sustainability Strategy Workshop

Nov 11, 2008

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alex

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…

Media Release: No show candidates proves lack of commitment

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Alex Makin, a candidate for the Mullum Ward has slammed the council candidates who failed to attend a community forum at North Ringwood Community House. “It is bitterly disappointing that a council candidate would choose to ignore a designated candidates’ forum”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward said. “This lack of attendance clearly demonstrates…

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…

2008 Campaign Launch – Making a Difference

Oct 27, 2008

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

As a candidate in the upcoming council elections I am committed to making a difference for the residents, ratepayers, businesses and community groups of Mullum ward as well as Maroondah overall. This evening I officially launched my campaign at Lakeside Cafe, with a number of community groups and residents in attendance. As a councillor it…

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