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

Mullum Ward Picnic in the Park at Maroondah Federation Estate

Feb 26, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Federation Estate celebrated its 10th birthday with a range of activities highlighting the Maroondah Art Gallery and the range of community groups that utilise the facility. The celebrations coincided with a picnic in the park, providing a free barbecue and the opportunity to meet the Mullum Ward Councillors. Like previous picnic in the parks,…

Media Release: Join in the annual Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 23, 2011

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alex

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

It’s not too late to register a site to help beautify Maroondah during Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March. Councillor Alex Makin said various sites had already been identified around Maroondah, including the Council coordinated site at Mullum Mullum Creek. “This year Council will be working at the Mullum Mullum Creek in Ringwood,…

Recognising the service of Council’s volunteers

Nov 11, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Like many community based organisations Maroondah City Council is fortunate to have volunteers who assist in the delivery of services or provide assistance in the form of social support, environmental care and committees of management. This evening Maroondah City Council acknowledged the service of its volunteers who dedicate their time to the community. The reception…

Celebrating Community Safety Month through Community Art at Bayswater North

Oct 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Community Safety Month, an initiative of Victoria Police is held every October with the aim of encouraging safer communities. One of the major focal points of Bayswater North Community Renewal is safety and this has led to the formation of the Paths and Parking Action Group. The Paths & Parking Action Group is a working…

Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah

Jun 30, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council’s Proposed Council Plan 2010-2014 and Proposed Budget 2010-2011 were formally adopted during Council’s Monday 28 June meeting. The documents highlight the key initiatives which underpin the planning and budget blueprints for the Maroondah community. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the Council Plan set out a broad range of Council activities…

Media Release: Maroondah receives Walktober Award

Mar 3, 2010

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alex

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

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin accepted the 2009 Walktober Highest Level of Community Engagement (Melbourne Metropolitan Council) award this week at a ceremony held at the Department of Transport. “During the month of October, Maroondah City Council encourages the community to get out and get active during the annual Walking to Fitness month,” said…

Media Release: Lend a hand during Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 24, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin is calling on Maroondah residents to pull on some gloves, grab a bag and help out at one of the Clean Up Australia Day sites located throughout the municipality on Sunday 7 March. “Council has nominated the Croydon Wetlands in Norton Road as the clean-up site for residents who…

Media Release: Ringwood CAD Stage 2 Parking Strategy adopted

Oct 21, 2009

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

Maroondah City Councillors on Monday night adopted the 13 policies outlined in the Ringwood Central Activities District (CAD) Stage 2 Parking Strategy Report. Councillor Alex Makin said the strategy would be an important tool in addressing many of the potential parking challenges in the Ringwood CAD by providing a range of principles and policies that…

Delegates' Report: Advocating for public transport improvements and an update on the Ringwood Spiders

Jul 20, 2009

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alex

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

On the 18th of June and the 16th of July I attended the Eastern Transport Coalition, as Maroondah’s delegate to the committee. The Eastern Transport Coalition is a regional body, that consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils and this includes the City of Maroondah. One of the priorities for the group is to engage…

Picnic in the Park – McAlpin Reserve

May 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah’s Picnic in the Park is a council initiated program designed to reconnect residents with their nearby parks and reserves. McAlpin Reserve, accessible from Wonga Road and Tortice Drive in Ringwood North, is one of Ringwood North’s largest reserves and includes a variety of play equipment and walking trails. McAlpin Reserve recently received upgraded play…

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