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

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Mayoral Inauguration

Dec 2, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

I would like to sincerely thank my colleagues for their support and confidence in me as we enter the 2010 Council Year and I begin my term as the Mayor of Maroondah. It is indeed an honour and a privilege to be able to serve with such distinguished colleagues, all of whom have such a…

Maroondah Transition Towns Public Meeting

Nov 10, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Transition Towns is a community-based movement that aims to strengthen local communities and encourage them to meet the challenges faced by climate change and peak oil. While Transition Towns is an international concept, each local community develops its own resources as part of the program. This evening the newly formed Maroondah Transition Towns group convened…

2009 Maroondah Festival

Nov 8, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Festival is an annual event, which showcases the many community organisations within the municipality. The Festival attracts approximately 30,000 attendees and is now celebrating its 20th year. This year the Festival moved from February to November and was relocated to Town Park, which provides shade for its many attendees and stallholders. The new-look…

Delegates’ Report: Annual General Meetings and Seniors Week

Oct 19, 2009

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This month has marked the beginning of the Spring season for Annual General Meetings, and I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Historical Society AGM on the 22nd of September. The Society documents the history of Ringwood and it is great to see renewed interest in our local history. The Ringwood Historical Society previously…

Delegates’ Report: Environmental Sustainability and Achievements by People with Disabilities

Sep 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

On the 23rd of August I attended the launch of the North Ringwood Tennis Club’s water sustainability project. The club, through a combination of Federal and Council grants, has installed water tanks to assist the watering of its courts and reduce dependence on our limited water supplies. Like many of our sporting clubs, North Ringwood…

Opening the Leadership Plus Workshop – Leadership Skills for People with Disabilities

Sep 1, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to officially open the Leadership Plus Workshop, a program designed to encourage leadership among people with disabilities and supported by Maroondah City Council. The workshop examined leadership styles and the concept of over-strengths, whereby someone over-uses their strengths, which may cause difficulties in a team or group environment. I opened…

Media Release: Keeping Maroondah beautiful

Aug 19, 2009

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alex

in Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents are being encouraged to make an effort during Keep Australia Beautiful Week (24 to 30 August) by taking simple steps to ensure our local environment and roads remain clear of rubbish. Councillor Alex Makin said everyone could make a difference to the look, feel and health of the municipality by disposing of their…

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