Posts related to 'graffiti'

Maroondah Journal: Call to review laws as graffitists turn to polish

Published by Alex Makin on Tuesday 2nd of September, 2008

As part of the Graffiti Prevention Act 2007, The State Government introduced new anti-graffiti laws effective from the 1st of July. These laws include restrictions on the sale and advertising of spray cans, as well as laws prohibiting the carrying of spray cans near public transport.

While these laws have focused on spray cans, there has been an increase in graffitists using other instruments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the effects of these new laws:

Maroondah councillor Alex Makin said the fines should not be limited to vandals who use spray cans.

“It has raised quite a few concerns with the council. We’ve had the legislation around spray cans take effect, now we need a review to include fines for other tools.”

Graffiti removal is a major cost and inconvenience for businesses, individuals and councils. It is therefore appropriate for the State Government to review the intent of the Graffiti Prevention Act and consider whether further restrictions in regard to graffiti are necessary.

Croydon Conservation Society meeting

Published by Alex Makin on Sunday 3rd of February, 2008

Thursday, 14 February 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 6 March 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 10 April 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 8 May 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 12 June 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 10 July 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 14 August 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 11 September 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 9 October 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 13 November 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 11 December 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is a conservation and environmental group that is dedicated to improving the sustainability of the urban and natural environments within Maroondah. Focal points include canopy tree coverage, remnant bushland, sustainable transport, planning outcomes and anti-graffiti measures.

The CCS is particularly focused on policy development to ensure that all tiers of government, including Maroondah City Council, encourage urban sustainability.

The Croydon Conservation Society meets on the second Thursday of each month. For details please visit home.vicnet.net.au/~croycons/

Final Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2007

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 12th of December, 2007

Today marked the final meeting of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2007. This committee includes representatives from Victoria Police, Department of Human Services, Connex, VicRoads, General Practitioners and the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre

A number of projects have been initiated through the committee including, mandatory registrations for PartySafe, the Maroondah Seniors Register and improvements to Maroondah’s response to graffiti. The committee works as a forum for different agencies and organisations to share ideas and network resulting in a coordinated response to health and safety initiatives within Maroondah.

Since the middle of this year I have been chairing the committee and I look forward to continuing my involvement as we enter the new year. I would like to thank the many committed delegates on this committee for their time and dedication in enhancing the wellbeing of Maroondah.

MAV Graffiti Prevention and Strategy Workshop

Published by Alex Makin on Tuesday 30th of October, 2007

The State Government has announced a number of legislative changes in regard to the prevention of graffiti and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) organised a workshop to explain how these changes would effect local government.

The workshop began with a presentation from the Department of Justice who explained that the State Government was focused on the principles of prevention, removal and enforcement. As such the legislation aims to create a number of new offences relating to graffiti, including fines for carrying graffiti implements on or near public transport and harsher penalties for perpetrators of graffiti.

A number of grants have been announced by the State Government to enable Councils and community groups to remove the presence of graffiti. The grants will be favouring projects that can demonstrate an ongoing focus on the removal of graffiti.

The Victorian Police has improved their ability to enforce crimes relating to graffiti, through the procurement of a Victoria wide database, which will categorise graffiti. The database will allow Police to match tags against perpetrators and follows the success of a localised database established for the Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges region.

The new legislative changes will take effect by September 2008 and should complement the anti-graffiti policies of Maroondah City Council through ensuring closer integration with Police and State Government agencies.

Croydon Conservation Society Meeting 2007

Published by Alex Makin on Sunday 3rd of June, 2007

Thursday, 12 July 2007
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 9 August 2007
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 13 September 2007
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 11 October 2007
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm
Thursday, 8 November 2007
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is a conservation and environmental group that is dedicated to improving the sustainability and the urban and natural environments within Maroondah. Focal points include canopy tree coverage, remnant bushland, sustainable transport and anti-graffiti measures.

The Croydon Conservation Society meets on the second Thursday of each month. For details please visit home.vicnet.net.au/~croycons/