state government – Page 4 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Federal election wishlist

Jul 28, 2010

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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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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…

Discussing Federal Involvement within Central Activities Districts

Jul 22, 2010

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in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Cities of Whitehorse and Frankston, like the City of Maroondah, each have an identified Central Activities District, namely Box Hill, Frankston and Ringwood respectively. These locations, which are in close proximity to rail stations, have been identified as sites for urban revitalisation, including higher densities and mixed use development. The aim is to provide…

Discussing the Transport Inegration Act

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Transport Integration Act aims to provide an integrated framework to assist in the planning and delivery of Victoria’s transport networks. The Act took effect on the 1st of July and aims to ensure that all decisions affecting the transport system support the same consistent objectives. This morning I attended a presentation on the Act…

Media Release: Community satisfaction results are in

Jul 21, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2010 Community Satisfaction Survey results have been announced and it’s great news for Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Planning and Community Development. This is the thirteenth annual Community Satisfaction Survey and results are used to measure how Victorian residents rate the performance of…

Maroondah Leader: Cash boost for musicians

Jul 20, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the $10,000 State Government grant that will be provided through EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon to ensure youth musicians will be able to utilise music equipment for rehearsals and performances. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the announcement recognised the dedication of the council’s youth services team. “It is great…

Delegates’ Report: Presenting the Monster Petition, NAIDOC week and support for our community

Jul 19, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of June I was part of a delegation through the Eastern Transport Coalition, that presented a petition of 13,000 signatures to the Parliament of Victoria. The petition, which was accepted by Martin Pakula, the Minister for Public Transport, as well as Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the…

Media Release: Music funding a win for Maroondah youth

Jul 14, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases

Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin has welcomed a $10,000 State Government music equipment grant saying it will give Maroondah’s budding young artists a chance to share their talents with the community. Youth, Sport and Recreation Minister James Merlino announced the Victoria Rocks – Music Equipment Grant during a visit to EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon…

Multicultural Commission Grant for the Maroondah Interfaith Network

Jul 14, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This afternoon I attended a presentation at the Immigration Museum hosted by the Premier John Brumby, as the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and James Merlino, as the Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs. The Maroondah Interfaith Network was formed in November 2009 and provides a forum for Maroondah’s diverse faith-based communities. The Maroondah Interfaith…

Victoria Rocks – Music Equipment Grant

Jul 13, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

This morning I joined James Merlino, the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairsm who announced a $10,000 grant to Maroondah City Council through the Victoria Rocks, Music Equipment Grant. The money received will fund a Council project called “Before the Gig”, which will provide a greater level of access to music equipment for young…

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