Tag: planning scheme

Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mayors and CEOS of the Eastern Region Councils met the candidates of the major parties last week to discuss the key priorities for the coming State Election. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin, who chaired the meeting, said representatives from Yarra Ranges, Banyule, Boroondara, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Nillumbik and Whitehorse councils all attended the event.…
Media Release: Maroondah says ‘no’ to tree poisoning

Jul 14, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

An increase in the number of tree poisonings in Maroondah has prompted Council to warn of the consequences of committing the offence. Mayor of Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said poisoning trees was an offence under the Planning and Environment Act (1987) and Council would pursue any cases to the fullest extent of the law. “Council…
Maroondah Journal: Central planning under fire

Feb 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

One of the core responsibilities of local government is planning, through assessing development applications and defining the desired characteristics of an area through planning schemes and local policies. Local government, being the closest form of government to people and the community, is best placed to make decisions in regard to planning issues, to ensure a…

Tag: planning scheme

Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils

Media Release: Maroondah says ‘no’ to tree poisoning

Maroondah Journal: Central planning under fire