maroondah council – Page 14 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates' report: Engaging our youth and people with disabilities

Oct 15, 2007

—

by

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

On the 19th of September I attended Maroondah Snippets, Maroondah’s very own youth film festival. This event showcased the breadth of talent that exists within Maroondah, particularly in regard to cinematography, multimedia, script writing and acting. All entrants should be congratulated for the the level of professionalism within the films and the diverse range of…

Ongoing noise issues with Southern Rocycling

Oct 13, 2007

—

by

alex

in Maroondah City Council

I have become aware that Southern Rocycling has been operating at an excessive noise volume over Friday night. I would like to thank residents who have contacted me and I have forwarded these issues through Council. Maroondah Council is seeking a prosecution against Southern Rocycling for noise issues and this action will be heard at…

EPR Art and Craft Exhibition for 2007

Oct 12, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Following the success of last year’s exhibition, Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) held its second Art and Craft Exhibition. As the ward councillor, I was invited to officially open the Art and Craft Exhibition at Norwood Hall in Ringwood North. Tonight’s proceedings included entertainment and finger food to allow guests to meet members from EPR. EPR…

2007 Maroondah Business Week Awards

Oct 12, 2007

—

by

alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah Business Week has concluded for 2007 with the presentation of the Business Week Awards. The Maroondah Business Week Awards provide the opportunity to recognise Maroondah based businesses that have excelled over the past twelve months. A total of 21 businesses were nominated for this year’s Business Week awards and all nominees should be congratulated…

2007 Victorian Seniors Festival

Oct 8, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning I attended the launch of the Victorian Seniors Festival, held at Maroondah’s Federation Estate. The festival held as part of Seniors Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution older people have made and continue to make to our local community. A number of events will be held as part of this week’s…

Bar None: Good Access = Good Business

Oct 4, 2007

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Today I participated in Good Access = Good Business, a combined Maroondah City Council and Department of Human Services initiative under the Bar None program, a local leadership recognition project. Bar None aimed to celebrate community inclusion and to recognise local examples of inclusion for people with disabilities. Today’s forum provided an opportunity to discuss…

2007 Ringwood Historical Society AGM

Sep 25, 2007

—

by

alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Ringwood Historical Society serves to preserve and promote the history of Ringwood and includes extensive archives of documents and photographs and other content relating to Ringwood’s history at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road. I was invited to officiate the AGM, which marked the retirement of the Society’s President Richard Carter after ten years, as…

Maroondah Journal: A little less conversation, a little more action wanted at station

Sep 18, 2007

—

by

alex

in Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

The Maroondah Journal has been following the progress of the latest campaign to achieve a State Government commitment for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said commuters were rightfully frustrated. “The No. 1 issue is the poor condition of the station and the poor image. It really is crunch for Ringwood’s transit…

Maroondah Journal: East misses out on extra trains

Sep 18, 2007

—

by

alex

in Eastern Transport Coalition, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

The Belgrave and Lilydale lines have been missed completely by a new train timetable announced by Conex and the State Government and the Maroondah Journal has reported on this neglect: Eastern Transport Coalition spokesman, Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin, said the east had been neglected. “The Belgrave and Lilydale lines, which serve Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have…

Maroondah Journal: Volunteer centre in need of new home

Sep 11, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

One of the ongoing issues for the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) has been the need for a new community premises to cater for the ongoing growth of the organisation. The EVRC provides volunteer assistance and community transport and also serves as a critical conduit for the encouragement and recruiting of volunteers within Maroondah, as…

Tag: maroondah council