Tag: maroondah city council

Media Release: Council launches petition to upgrade Ringwood Station

Aug 25, 2010

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Maroondah City Council is calling on all state political parties to commit to delivering a safe, accessible and integrated Ringwood Station within the term of the next State Government. On September 1, Council will launch a petition as the first stage of a community based campaign calling for the Station redevelopment. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…
Media Release: Council congratulates MPs on their win

Aug 25, 2010

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alex

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Maroondah City Council congratulates the re-elected Federal Members of Parliament in the seats of Deakin, Casey and Menzies. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said Council was looking forward to working with the MPs. “Council has already established a strong working relationship with the member for Casey Tony Smith, the member for Deakin Mike Symon and the…
Media Release: Change to local law encourages debate and interaction at Meetings

Aug 18, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

To ensure that Council meetings are more interactive and engaging, Maroondah City Council has formally adopted a change to a Local Law at its meeting on Monday 16 August. Local Law 9 will now replace Local Law 7 that regulates meeting procedures at Council Meetings. “The changes demonstrate Council’s overwhelming support for accessible and accountable…
Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Meals on Wheels Day

Aug 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council will be recognising the local heroes of its Meals on Wheels service on Wednesday 25 August as part of National Meals on Wheels Day. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, and Councillor Nora Lamont will be joining volunteers to deliver the delicious meals to clients in and around Maroondah. “It’s a pleasure…
Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon

Aug 4, 2010

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alex

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

The Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon provides an opportunity to thank the many volunteers that dedicate their time to community groups and causes within the City of Maroondah. In addition, the luncheon provides an opportunity for groups to meet and network with each other and thus share their experiences in volunteering within the community. Our community…
Media Release: Time to convert to solar hot water?

Aug 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Installing a solar hot water system can not only save you money on your energy bills, but it will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To assist residents to make the switch to an economical and environmentally sustainable system, Maroondah City Council has teamed up with the City of Boroondara, Knox City Council, Monash City Council,…
Maroondah Journal: Have card, will travel: mayor

Aug 3, 2010

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alex

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

One of the first acts I undertook as Mayor was to give up the mayoral car and instead promote sustainable forms of transport, including public transport and walking. My metcard expired in July and as a result I purchased a myki to undertake my travels as Mayor for the remainder of the year. The Maroondah…
Maroondah Leader: Property owner charged over tree poisoning

Aug 3, 2010

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alex

in Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

Tree poisoning is an offence and any instances are investigated by Maroondah City Council. Recently Maroondah City Council has declared legal action in regard to 33 trees that were poisoned in Bayswater North. The Maroondah Leader has reported on this incident: Cr Makin said the Council was aware of at least seven more trees poisoned…
Media Release: Commitment welcomed for North Ringwood Community House

Jul 30, 2010

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alex

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Maroondah City Council welcomes the funding commitment of $250,000 made by the Federal Opposition, through Phil Barresi, Candidate for Deakin and Kevin Andrews, Shadow Minister for Families, this morning towards the rebuilding of the North Ringwood Community House. The Oban Road facility no longer meets the current or future needs of the community and Council…
2010 Year of Women in Local Government – LGPro Women’s Network Dinner

Jul 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

LGPro is the peak body for local government professionals within Victoria and holds regular events to promote development within the sector. 2010 is the year of women in local government and this evening I attended the LGPro Women’s Network Dinner to show my support for equity within the sector. Maroondah City Council has been a…