government – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Leader: Council hopes Ringwood station cash is on track

Apr 27, 2010

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

The State Government will release its budget on the 4th of May, whereby it will be hoped that funding towards the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station will be committed. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the desired redevelopment of Ringwood Station, which is Maroondah’s number one priority for State Government funding. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…

Media Release: Council to present three motions at ALGA conference

Apr 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council will present three motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in Canberra from 14 to 17 June. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, will make the presentations on Council’s behalf. “The three motions to be presented on behalf of Maroondah are seen to be of national significance, particularly…

Delegates’ Report: Annual general meetings, art exhibitions and launching Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

There are several items I’d like to discuss this evening: On the 23rd of March I attended the North Ringwood Community House annual general meeting, which coincided with the graduation ceremony of their Certificate III and IV students. North Ringwood Community House is the only community house in Maroondah that has Registered Training Organisation status,…

Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Council formally adopted its Community Wellbeing Plan in December 2009, which outlines the initiatives that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. Councils are required to adopt a municipal health plan, which is aligned with the term of the council. These plans are developed in partnership with the community and the Maroondah’s…

HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting

Apr 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…

Community meeting with Common Equity Housing Limited

Apr 13, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) is a registered housing association that aims to assist lower income earners with access to the rental property market. This evening I attended a community information session hosted by CEHL, who will be managing the 80 unit affordable housing development in Larissa Avenue, Ringwood. The session explained the cooperative model,…

Maroondah Leader: Plan to put new hub at reserve

Apr 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, is based at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood North and is currently not situated on council land. This limits its ability to secure grants and has resulted in facilities that are unable to meet modern needs. The Community House recently completed a feasibility study into its relocation, with the report suggesting…

Media Release: Size and Timing of Landfill Levy Opposed

Mar 31, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

The Eastern Region Mayors Group (ERMG) has written to Premier John Brumby urging the state government to reconsider the magnitude and timing of their recent announcement increasing landfill levies from 2010 and beyond. Knox Mayor Councillor Joe Cossari said the Mayors of the eastern metropolitan region are deeply concerned about this announcement as it could…

Speaking to the Fab 50s Social Group

Mar 25, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport

The Fab 50s are a social group that meets at North Ringwood Community House. The group aims to provide a social environment and alternates between off-site activities and meetings at the community house. This morning I was invited as the guest speaker at the Fab 50s, where I discussed my involvement with the North Ringwood…

Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum

Mar 25, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Eastern Regional Mayors and CEO Forum provides an opportunity to discuss issues affecting local government within the eastern region. The region includes the Cities of Banyule, Boroondara, Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Nilumbik, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The Forum meets on a monthly basis to enable discussion on issues affecting local…

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