Tag: community concerns
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Maroondah Journal: playground demolished
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the removal of play equipment and seating located at the Maidstone Street Reserve. The park, located at 47a Maidstone Street in Ringwood, is also being considered for sale by Council and public comment is currently being sought in regard to this proposal. Cr Alex Makin said the play equipment…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr's push for green levy lauded
As the uncertainty over Melbourne’s water supplies continues it is imperative that as a local Council, the City of Maroondah, considers environmental and water issues in its upcoming budget. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the growing need to consider Maroondah’s future sustainability: Cr Alex Makin said a levy which would fund water recycling and…
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Meeting the new Minister for Public Transport
Today, as part of delegation through the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), I met the new Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky. While the meeting was largely introductory in nature it was encouraging to see the Minister take on board a number of concerns shared by the PTUA. Unlike her predecessor, Minister Kosky has a…
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MAV Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference Group: Discussing the Melbourne 2030 audit process
The Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference provides a forum for councillors to discuss issues in relation to Melbourne 2030 and urban planning. Today’s meeting focused on Melbourne 2030 and the five-year review process with Halvard Dalheim, from the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) discussing the audit process of the strategy. The audit, which is due…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG) End of Year Celebrations for 2006
The Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG) has had a tremendously successful year through forging ongoing dialogue between residents, council and myself as the ward councillor for Loughnan’s Hill (which includes the eastern side of Heatherdale Road). In particular the successful prosecution of Southern Rocycling for violations of the Health Act and the Planning and Environment…
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Final PTUA committee meeting for 2006
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has achieved a number of successes in 2006 such as ensuring that public transport was seen as a key state election issue. The final committee meeting for the year provided the opportunity to reflect on these accomplishments while ensuring that a sold foundation is established for 2007. In particular…
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Mayoral Election and Committees for 2007
Tonight Maroondah Council held its statutory meeting for the election of the mayor and council representatives on committees. To increase the level of transparency an open election was held and Councillor Maureen Naylor lost the bid for mayor against Councillor Peter Gurr, with three votes versus four. While I did vote for Councillor Naylor due…
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Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – Final Meeting for 2006
Maroondah holds a quarterly forum to provide information and to discuss and resolve issues relevant to people with disabilities and carers. Monday’s forum provided an update on the Maroondah Mobility Expo (scheduled for Tuesday the 5th of December) and also provided advice on personal safety. The Maroondah Mobility Expo, which has been organised through Scoot…
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Eastern Transport Coalition: Evaluating the Fair Fares Campaign
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on evaluating the results of the Fair Fares Campaign and on preparing to speak to candidates in the upcoming election about the ongoing public transport issues facing Melbourne’s outer east. While final results are still being prepared, it appears that approximately 60% of all commuters surveyed are driving substantial…
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Maroondah Journal: Southern Rocycling on defensive over 'unsightly' fence
The Maroondah Journal and Whitehorse Weekly have both reported on further issues regarding Southern Rocycling, including the failure to seek building permits for building and fence works. Whitehorse residents are up in arms about Southern Rocycling’s alleged failure to be a good corporate citizen by erecting what residents describe as a “big, black and unsightly…