Tag: election commitments
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Tour of Community Houses
As part of the sub-committee exploring the relocation of North Ringwood Community House, we visited other new and relocated community centres to learn about the processes involved and the cooperation they received from all levels of government. We first visited The Avenue Community House, which was re-located to Eley Park in Blackburn in refurbished and…
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Maroondah Illegal Graffiti Policy
Council adopted Maroondah City Council’s Illegal Graffiti Policy at the public meeting this evening. The policy which is available for viewing at Council’s customer service centres aims to reduce the prevalence of illegal through a multifaceted and strategic approach. The Policy incorporates seven core elements: Removal; Enforcement; Prevention; Diversion; Education; Monitoring, and, Strategic initiatives. (Source:…
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MAV Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference Group
The Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference Group organised under the auspices of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provides the opportunity for councillors to collate and voice issues in relation to Melbourne 2030, the State Government’s Planning Framework and metropolitan strategy for the next 24 years. Given the recently held Melbourne 2030 discussion forum the reference…
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Maroondah Leader: More work still to be done
The local media plays a critical role through monitoring local and ensuring accountability for residents and ratepayers. It is therefore fitting that the campaign promises made by newly elected councillors are periodically reviewed to ensure that elected representatives are honouring their commitments. This week the Maroondah Leader reviewed the campaign commitments by the three newly…
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Maroondah Journal: pupils back on the 'buses'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah City Council’s decision to continue the Walking School Bus Program: Community pressure has led to a backflip by Maroondah Council to extend its Walking School Bus program Last week, the council agreed to resinstate program for another 18 months. Under the program, pupils are led by an adult…
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Walking School Bus Finds New Feet
I am pleased to announce that Maroondah City Council has resolved to continue the Walking School Bus program to assist in combating childhood obesity and to encourage walking.
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Maroondah Leader: Push for progress at station
The Maroondah Leader has this week reported on the continued calls for the State Government to commit the funding necessary to redevelop Ringwood Station into a safe and accessible transport interchange. The much anticipated Transport and Liveability Statement will include a number of election commitments from the State Government has been silent on the need…
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Walking School Bus Petition
At the first council meeting for 2006 I presented a petition on behalf of residents calling for the restoration of funding for Walking School Bus. I personally support the program and the aims of reducing traffic near schools and encouraging children to walk in a safe and friendly environment. Reducing the number of cars on…
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Much Needed Ringwood to Frankston SmartBus Welcomed
As a community advocate and public transport lobbyist success and campaign victories do not always occur as often as I or residents of the Outer East would always like. The Ringwood to Frankston SmartBus however is one such success story. The need for evening and more frequent bus services along Stud Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road…