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

Maroondah Leader: 13,000 sign petition

Jun 29, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern and launched a petition last year to collectively call on the State Government to provide public transport improvements across Melbourne’s eastern region. The petition was recently presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minster for Public Transport and calls on all political parties to commit to the following: A full…

Presenting the Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition

Jun 24, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven eastern councils and advocates for public transport improvements across Melbourne and the region. The monster petition was formed to demonstrate community support for public transport improvements and was held at each of the member Councils, including Maroondah, where it was featured at last year’s Maroondah Festival. This…

Maroondah Leader: Call for new rail action

Jun 22, 2010

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alex

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

The Maroondah Leader this week ran a feature on the plans for the Ringwood Central Activities District, outlining the plans for the transformation of Ringwood into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable urban centre. Ultimately this vision require cooperation across all levels of Government and the redevelopment of Ringwood Station is one area where a State Government commitment…

Maroondah Journal: push on for station funds – election provides ‘second go’

May 11, 2010

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alex

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

While the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station was ignored yet again in last week’s State Government Budget, the State election in November provides a further opportunity to advocate and secure funds for this vital project. The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah City Council’s desire to seek funding for the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station:…

Maroondah Leader: Ignored yet again

May 11, 2010

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alex

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

One of the key priorities for the Maroondah City Council and our community is the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station so that it becomes a safe, accessible and integrated transport interchange. While the State Government is planning to begin works on the bus interchange and station forecourt in July, no commitment has been received for…

State Government 2010-2011 Budget Breakfast

May 6, 2010

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alex

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

The State Budget was delivered on Tuesday, and while several funding streams have been announced, including further funds for sporting and community facilities, there little new initiatives allocated specifically to projects within Maroondah. The Budget Breakfast has hosted by James Merlino, the Member for Monbulk and the Minster for Sport, Recreation, Youth Affairs and Minister…

42nd Annual General Meeting for the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau

Apr 7, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau has offices in Ringwood and Croydon within Maroondah, where they provide referral services and emergency relief. The organisation is operated largely through volunteers, who need to complete a training course before they can provide assistance to people in need of their services. This afternoon the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau held…

Speaking to the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Apr 2, 2010

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alex

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

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a peer support group for people with stroke and their carers. The group meets on a weekly basis from 10.30 until midday each Thursday at the Heathmont Community Living Centre. This morning I was invited as the group’s guest speaker, where I discussed the plans for the Ringwood Central…

Speaking to the Fab 50s Social Group

Mar 25, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport

The Fab 50s are a social group that meets at North Ringwood Community House. The group aims to provide a social environment and alternates between off-site activities and meetings at the community house. This morning I was invited as the guest speaker at the Fab 50s, where I discussed my involvement with the North Ringwood…

Maroondah Leader: Going backwards

Mar 16, 2010

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alex

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

The Melbourne Transport Forum (MTF), is a grouping of local Councils and community organisations, involved in advocating for public transport improvements. The MTF has launched a series of online polls through its pt4me2 campaign, which aims to highlight public transport issues across Metropolitan Melbourne. The first of these surveys, aims to gauge community views on…

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