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

Media Release: North Ringwood Community House Feasibility Study to Commence

Jun 11, 2009

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Alex Makin, the Councillor for the Mullum Ward is delighted that funding for the feasibility study into a new location for North Ringwood Community House (NRCH) will commence following a successful grant application from the State Government. “I congratulate the State Government for approving the community house’s application for $25,000 to commence the feasibility study”,…

Launch of the Outer East Community Food Access Research

Jun 3, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Sustainable Transport

The Outer East Community Food Access Research Project, was a report commissioned through the Primary Care Partnerships and nutrition networks and examined the proximity to fresh and nutritious food to residents living in Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. While Maroondah is generally well provisioned with access to fresh food, through supermarkets, green…

North Ringwood Community House 2009 Committee of Management meeting

May 14, 2009

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in Maroondah City Council

The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, is a community owned and managed centre which provides a diverse range of courses and educational opportunities for our community. One of the strengths of the house is the provision of accredited TAFE courses within a supportive, friendly and nurturing environment. The community…

Maroondah Journal: Budget fails to impress critics

May 12, 2009

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in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government Budget was released last Tuesday and the Maroondah Journal has reported on the ramifications for Maroondah. The State Government has delivered on its $39 million commitment towards the Ringwood Transport Interchange. While this funding is certainly welcome and will assist in improving bus, pedestrian, cyclist and taxi access to the Station it…

Maroondah Disability Action Group and Scoot Wheel n Move Joint Meeting

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning the Maroondah Disability Action Group (also known as the Disability Action Group Eastern Region) and Scoot Wheel n Move held a joint meeting with the Victorian Taxi Directorate. The meeting allowed members from the two groups to raise issues they have had with taxis directly with the State Government’s regulator for the taxi…

Announcement of the Second Local Area Bus Review Workshops

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Department of Transport has announced a series of second workshops in regard to the review of bus services within the Cities of Knox, Maroondah and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The second series of workshops aims to seek community feedback on the draft bus service improvement plan, which has been developed following the workshop…

MAV Eastern Region Reception

Apr 23, 2009

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government within the State and comprises of a board consisting of councillors elected by their peers. The MAV divides Victoria into regions, with the councils within each region electing a regional representative. The City of Maroondah is part of the MAV’s Eastern Region…

Heatherdale Community Action Group meeting 2009

Feb 9, 2009

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

The Heatherdale Community Action Group exists to preserve, protect and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale Road and neighbouring areas. Heatherdale is in a unique situation where the locality is divided between Maroondah (the eastern side of Heatherdale Road) and Whitehorse (the western side of Heatherdale Road). The Action Group is able to provide a voice…

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government

Jan 23, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body for councillors, local government and community leaders with an emphasis on governance and sustainability. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I was invited to speak at the VLGA’s Essential Mayors Weekend, a conference designed to assist…

North Ringwood Community House – 2008 End of Year Luncheon

Dec 5, 2008

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alex

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

This afternoon North Ringwood Community House held its end of year function to acknowledge the contributions made by staff, tutors, committee members and volunteers. In 2009 it is anticipated that planning work will begin in finding a new location for the community house. The community house will be applying for a State Government grant early…

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