planning – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Visitors in for a textile treat at Wyreena

Jul 1, 2009

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People who visit Wyreena in July will be in for a treat with an inspiring textile exhibition on show for the entire month. Stitches will bring the Wyreena gallery alive with beautifully crafted textiles, wall hangings, fabric sculptures and quirky toys. Councillor Alex Makin said the diverse exhibition, by Susan Swenser and Rhonda Nadasdy, had…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Bus reviews and transport priorities

Jun 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition, as a regional body consisting of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils provides the opportunity to advocate for better public transport across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Tonight’s meeting discussed the bus service review process, with the second round of workshops being announced. These workshops will provide an opportunity for the community to respond…

North Ringwood Community House – Business Plan Workshop

Jun 12, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood and is the only community house in Maroondah that is not located on council land. North Ringwood Community House is unique, since it is an accredited Registered Training Organisation and offers TAFE qualifications such as Certificates III and IV in areas such as…

Media Release: North Ringwood Community House Feasibility Study to Commence

Jun 11, 2009

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Alex Makin, the Councillor for the Mullum Ward is delighted that funding for the feasibility study into a new location for North Ringwood Community House (NRCH) will commence following a successful grant application from the State Government. “I congratulate the State Government for approving the community house’s application for $25,000 to commence the feasibility study”,…

Media Release: Arts network links creative minds

May 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah artists, art organisations, venues and service providers are encouraged to support a new initiative linking the local arts community. ArtZone will comprise an arts register and e-newsletter to help connect artists, share ideas, resources and information. Ongoing registration is available, however, people who join ArtZone by Tuesday 23 June will have an opportunity to…

Ringwood Bowls Club 2009 AGM

May 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This evening the Ringwood Bowls Club, located in Loughnan Road Ringwood, held its Annual General Meeting to elect its committee for the following year. The Club, which was founded in 1928 has had a long association with Ringwood. In recent years the Club developed a strong emphasis on sustainability and has invested in water tanks…

Delegates’ Report: Celebrating volunteering, the environment and social inclusion

May 18, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

There has been a variety of events that I have attended over the past month and I would like to discuss a few of those in further detail: On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service and each year it is encouraging to see the crowds increase. The Ringwood RSL needs…

Council and Sustainability – discussion with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School

Apr 27, 2009

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alex

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

This morning I was invited to speak to Grade Five and Six Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a Primary School located in Wilana Street, Ringwood. The class is currently learning about the three tiers of Government and environmental sustainability. As a Local Councillor for the Mullum Ward, I was invited to provide an…

Delegates' Report: Community Houses, water conservation and upcoming conferences

Apr 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of March I attended the Ringwood Precinct Open House, which provided an opportunity for residents living within the Ringwood Central Activities District and namely the residential area to the west of Ringwood to actively engage council and discuss any concerns they may have. It was great to see a strong interest from…

Ringwood Bowls Club – Water Reclamation Facility Launch

Apr 4, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Bowls Club began 1929 and has had a long association with Ringwood. The club has recently focused on sustainability and embarked on a water reclamation project aimed to increase its water self-sufficiency. The Club began the project two years ago, through securing Council, State and Federal grants for the installation of three water…

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