ringwood – Page 10 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Public meeting with Common Equity Housing Limited

Aug 5, 2010

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

Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) are the managers of the affordable housing development at 4-10 Larissa Avenue in Ringwood. The organisation has held a series of public meetings with prospective members of the 80 unit development and tonight’s session discussed the vision for Ringwood as a Central Activities District. The presentation covered the plans for…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing the club website and introducing new members

Aug 4, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of several service clubs located within the City of Maroondah, which aim to provide support to groups and individuals within the community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood has had a particular focus on assisting refugees and has supported a number of events celebrating Maroondah’s cultural diversity. This evening…

Maroondah Leader: Polls pledge on station CCTVs

Aug 3, 2010

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alex

in Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

One of the common issues shared by the Maroondah community is the lack of safety at Ringwood Station and this is an issue that has been raised in the context of the Federal election. The Maroondah Leader has reported on commitments from both Mike Symon, the Federal Labor Member and Phil Barresi, the Liberal Candidate…

Sharing cuisine with Maroondah’s Sudanese Community

Jul 31, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

In recent years the City of Maroondah has become home to refugees from Sudan, who have settled into the municipality to start a life within Australia. This evening, Maroondah’s Sudanese community prepared a traditional Sudanese meal to share with the Maroondah community, with the aim of bringing bring people together and to discuss common challenges…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce 2010 AGM

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to specifically represent the interests of businesses within Ringwood and is one of several business groups within the City of Maroondah. This evening the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting to elect officebearers for the upcoming twelve months and to outline the future direction of the…

Media Release: Mayor makes the switch to myki

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin is moving with the times, this week upgrading to the new myki ticketing system. In December last year when Cr Makin was elected Mayor he decided not to drive the Mayoral vehicle, and generally relies on public transport or walking to attend Council appointments. “Normally the Maroondah Mayor would have…

Media Release: Federal election wishlist

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

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

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin has confirmed Council’s major project for funding at the forthcoming Federal election. “The Federal election provides Council with a wonderful opportunity to promote the City of Maroondah to all federal candidates, both sitting and standing, and to ensure they are briefed on the issues and projects that are of…

Maroondah Leader: Most like Council

Jul 27, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Each year the State Government undertakes a survey measuring community satisfaction levels across each local government within Victoria. The survey, which was distributed through the State Government in February and March, asks 350 residents their thoughts on their relevant council. The surveys measure community satisfaction across a number of different Council areas and were tabled…

Tour of the Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre

Jul 26, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure

The Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre is located in Cranbourne East and was opened in 2009 at a cost of $38 million. The Centre is a multi-purpose facility and provides a range of health and fitness services, including a gym, warm water pool and saunas. In addition, the centre has a range of aquatic facilities…

Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail – National Green Jobs Corps Team

Jul 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail is located between Warrandyte Road and Highland Avenue and is part of the Mullum Creek Trail, which provides a remnant bush trail along the Creek, through Ringwood and Croydon. The Cultural Heritage Trail includes interpretative signage, identifying the remnant bush and the significance the valley had for the Wurunjderi,…

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