community consultation – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Weekly: Council tightens rules on pets

Nov 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah was previously the only Council in Victoria without on-lead and off-lead provisions for dogs within the municipality. As a result this has created confusion for residents and meant that areas of significant biodiversity were unable to be protected. Following extensive community consultation Council adopted new on-lead provisions at its November Council meeting, providing certainty…

Media Release: Council welcomes funding announcement for Croydon Youth Space

Jun 30, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin has welcomed the $265,000 of Federal Government funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. “Council welcomes the ongoing partnership with the Federal Government, and the $265,000 will go towards the establishment of a new Youth Space as part of the Croydon Parklands Future Directions Plan. “Council is currently…

Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah

Jun 30, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council’s Proposed Council Plan 2010-2014 and Proposed Budget 2010-2011 were formally adopted during Council’s Monday 28 June meeting. The documents highlight the key initiatives which underpin the planning and budget blueprints for the Maroondah community. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the Council Plan set out a broad range of Council activities…

Maroondah City Council adopts 2010/2011 Budget

Jun 28, 2010

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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.…

Opening of the Glen Park Pavilion

Jun 9, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Glen Park, located in Bayswater North, is home to Glen Park Community Centre, as well as sporting facilities, including an oval, which is used by the Croydon South Cricket Club and the Ringwood East Junior Football Club. Glen Park is part of the Bayswater North Neighbourhood Renewal Project and as a result Council Future Directions…

Discussing Maroondah’s Draft Budget on Eastern FM

Jun 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure

Radio Eastern 98.1 FM is a community based station based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre and covers the municipalities of Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges. The station interviews Councillors from Maroondah City Council on the first Friday of each month and the segment is used to discuss Council activities. This morning I was interviewed in…

Media Release: New regional aquatic and leisure centre for Ringwood

May 12, 2010

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alex

in Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

“This is the largest and most exciting capital works project in Maroondah’s history,” said Mayor of Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin. These comments were made as plans for the new Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Ringwood were unveiled at Maroondah City Council’s Meeting last night. “The new $48 million aquatic and leisure centre will be…

Media Release: Proposed Budget and Council Plan on public exhibition

May 12, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has released its proposed Budget for the 2010-2011 financial year. It underpins the released 2010-2014 proposed Council Plan, which is the blueprint Council follows to achieve the community’s vision as set out in Maroondah 2025 – A Community Planning Together. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said both documents would go on…

Media Release: Key health and wellbeing plan unveiled

Apr 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is preparing to unveil a high-level strategic plan that will guide Council’s promotion of a healthy, happy municipality over the next four years. The 2009-2013 Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is underpinned by extensive community consultation and a comprehensive research report, which provided the basis for its six health and wellbeing priorities…

The Age: Locals call for say in $24m project

Mar 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

While it is encouraging that the Federal and State Governments are investing in social housing, it is imperative that local communities and councils are able to follow proper planning processes to ensure the best outcome for these applications. Last year the State Government approved a nine-level social housing development in Larissa Avenue bypassing consultation with…

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