local councils – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Discussing experiences as a Councillor for the MAV Stand for Council Campaign

Aug 22, 2012

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

Being an elected Councillor requires an ongoing time commitment coupled with an understanding of good governance and the ability to respond to community feedback. Victorian council elections will be held at the end of October in all local councils with the exception of Brimbank City Council. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provides introductory sessions…

Media Release: Push to turn Maroondah’s street lighting green

Oct 27, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah residents were among more than 3500 people to support a Municipal Association of Victoria petition calling on an upgrade to energy efficient street lighting. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin thanked those Maroondah residents who pledged their support to the Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign. “The petition was calling on the State and…

Speaking to Grade Three and Four Students at Heathmont East Primary

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to speak to approximately 100 grade three and four students at Heathmont East Primary, located in Louis Street, near Canterbury Road in Heathmont. One of the roles of being Mayor is to explain how Councils function and to discuss the role of being a Councillor and Mayor. This morning I…

Discussing Federal Involvement within Central Activities Districts

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Cities of Whitehorse and Frankston, like the City of Maroondah, each have an identified Central Activities District, namely Box Hill, Frankston and Ringwood respectively. These locations, which are in close proximity to rail stations, have been identified as sites for urban revitalisation, including higher densities and mixed use development. The aim is to provide…

Maroondah City Council adopts 2010/2011 Budget

Jun 28, 2010

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alex

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.…

The 2010 National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association

Jun 17, 2010

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alex

in MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing local government at a national level. Each year the organisation holds a National General Assembly, where Councils across the country nominate motions to influence the priorities and initiatives undertaken by ALGA. This year Maroondah proposed three motions to be debated at the National General…

Day Two of the Local Government Ministerial Forum

Apr 22, 2010

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alex

in Urban Sustainability

The Local Government Ministerial Forum continued today with an opening keynote address from the Premier, John Brumby. The Premier discussed State Government policies relevant to Local Government, including the planning system and Central Activities Districts. The State Government, in conjunction with local councils, designated several urban centres as Central Activities Districts, including Ringwood, Box Hill,…

Maroondah Leader: Going backwards

Mar 16, 2010

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alex

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

The Melbourne Transport Forum (MTF), is a grouping of local Councils and community organisations, involved in advocating for public transport improvements. The MTF has launched a series of online polls through its pt4me2 campaign, which aims to highlight public transport issues across Metropolitan Melbourne. The first of these surveys, aims to gauge community views on…

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