Tag: government
-
Media Release: Maroondah’s new CEO takes office
The City of Maroondah on Monday welcomed incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frank Dixon to his first day with Council. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, extended a warm welcome to Mr Dixon on behalf of Council staff and the community. “Frank brings with him 28 years of local government experience, including four years as…
-
Wellbeing of the Sudanese Community within Maroondah
The City of Maroondah is home to many Sudanese refugees, who settled within the municipality to start a new life within Australia. While many community organisations and facilities have welcomed the Sudanese community, they have experienced some ongoing difficulties in securing employment and housing. This afternoon I attended a public meeting convened by the Maroondah…
-
VLGA Essential Mayor’s Weekend
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body that represents councillors across Victoria. Maroondah has been a member of the VLGA since 2008 and as such is able to utilise the organisation for advocacy, as well as training and support. This weekend the VLGA held its Essential Mayor’s Weekend, which provides a training…
-
Tony Dib elected to Arrabri Ward
On behalf of Maroondah City Council I would like to congratulate Councillor Elect Tony Dib JP on being named the successful candidate to fill the vacant Arrabri Ward seat left by Peter Gurr. Tony is no stranger to the City of Maroondah, having served the community as Eastfield Ward councillor from 2005 to 2008, and…
-
Eastern Transport Coalition – Final Meeting as Maroondah’s delegate
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is a Council based advocacy group seeking to improve public transport within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Member councils include the City of Maroondah, the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Knox, City of Manningham, City of Monash, City of Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Each year…
-
Maroondah Leader: $3.55m home for Ringwood Soccer
Work is progressing on the redevelopment of the Ringwood’s soccer facilities at Jubilee Park with demolition starting this week. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the progress of this development which is expected to be complete by the end of 2010: Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the start of works on December 8 was good…
-
Media Release: New look Ringwood Soccer Stadium on the way
Demolition work has begun at Ringwood Soccer Stadium, paving the way for a $3.5 million redevelopment of the Jubilee Park site. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said demolition works began on Tuesday 8 December, marking the first tangible step towards the completion of the eight-month project. “Council has been working for some time on…
-
Mayoral Inauguration
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…