My Internet Journal is designed to provide details on my role as a Councillor for the City of Maroondah and my involvement within a variety of community organizations.
You can also subscribe to updates to stay informed in regard to community and council activities and how I am making a difference for the Maroondah community.
Your comments and thoughts are welcomed and encouraged.
The presence of graffiti is a growing problem both within Maroondah and the broader Melbourne metropolitan area.
Among the increasing media coverage of Melbourne’s graffiti problem the Herald Sun has today reported on the impending release of a computer game called Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure which features graffiti tagging.
“Anything that legitimises graffiti needs to be discouraged, said Cr Makin, 25. “Graffiti is a growing problem.”
The upcoming Commonwealth Games in March provides the ideal opportunity to eradicate the current presence of graffiti it is therefore imperative that the State Government provides action.
Local Councils must be empowered and adequately resourced to ensure that they have the resources necessary to promptly remove graffiti when it occurs.
Local Law No. 5 is a Maroondah Council by-law which relates to public safety and amenity. The local law which came into effect in January 2000 aims to protect Maroondah’s amenity through reducing harm to public safety, public health and the environment.
Issues covered within the local law include graffiti, trees and vegetation and animal management (including the number of animals allowed within a household). The materials that are allowed within the general garbage collection and within the recycling bins is also covered within this local law.
Local Law No. 5 - Public Safety and Amenity was designed to ensure that the community is aware of risks to Maroondah’s environment and public health and is therefore worth reading by any Maroondah resident or ratepayer.
A copy of local law no. 5 - Public Safety and Amenity is available from the Maroondah City Council website (PDF).
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Category: Useful Legislation and By-Laws
The Local Government Act of 1989 and further amended on 12 December 2005 outlines the conduct of local government within Victoria, including the administration, conduct and election of local councils. The ability to create local laws, charge rates and the specific powers and accountability measures for local councils is also included.
The Local Government Act of 1989 is useful reading for anyone interested in the functions, roles and responsibilities of local councils.
The Local Government Act can be downloaded from the Australasian Legal Information Institute.
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Category: Useful Legislation and By-Laws
As part of the Australia Day festivities Maroondah Council organised citizenship ceremonies for new Australian citizens and the Australia Day Awards which recognise the importance of volunteers within the local community.
The strength of an community is dependent largely on the efforts of volunteers. The Australia Day Awards is Maroondah’s way of recognising and acknowledging the importance of these volunteers.
Congratulations must be extended to everyone who serves their community and welcome to the new Australian citizens in Maroondah!
I have just been informed that the City of Greater Dandenong has decided to continue funding the council funded weekend bus services. The council funded services will continue through to the end of May with the goal of securing state government funding for better public transport services after this date.
The City of Greater Dandenong must be applauded for continuing this initiative and for ensuring that people within Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Keysborough are actually able to participate in work and recreational opportunities on the weekends.
The City of Greater Dandenong has a higher than average level of no-car households, yet there is a lower than average level of public transport. It is clear that a vastly improved public transport network is required.
Government MPs must ensure that the improved public transport network that is required to reach the goal of 20% modal share by the 2020 is actually delivered. The PTUA stands ready and willing to assist in the City of Greater Dandenong in ensuring that better public transport becomes a reality.
I applaud the City of Greater Dandenong in standing up for Melbourne’s south-east and demanding better from the State Government.
Alex Makin is a candidate for Mullum Ward in Maroondah City Council. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to provide an active voice for the community and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9812 2337 or 0409 136 213
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
