Month: August 2006
Delegates' Report: Community Update and Fair Public Transport Fares
Thank you, I will be tabling my written report but there are three items I wish to expand upon in further detail: The first is Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move initiative, which included a community update on Friday the 18th of August. Scoot Wheel N Move consists of three programs including an information booklet, mobility…
An Update on Scoot Wheel 'N' Move
Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move is an initiative of Maroondah City Council to raise awareness of accessibility issues surrounding wheelchairs and motorised scooters. Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move which is a partnership between members of the community and Maroondah City Council is organising three projects including an information booklet, mobility improvements within Eastland and an accessibility expo.…
Eastern Transport Coalition – Advocating for fair public transport fares
The Eastern Transport Coalition is a coalition of seven outer eastern councils that are united in demanding better public transport for the outer east. While service improvements are urgently required it is also necessary to look at the pricing structure of public transport to ensure that it is competitive with car travel. With the existence…
MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group – Local Area Access Programs
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group consists of councillors and representatives from Victoria’s councils to gain an insight into the transport and infrastructure needs across Melbourne and Victoria. Today’s meeting including a presentation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) on funding available for Local Area Access Programs and the latest…
South East Transport Forum
Tonight I was invited to speak at a Transport Forum organised by candidates from the Liberal Party covering the electorates of Carrum, Bentleigh, Mordialloc, Clayton and Frankston in Melbourne’s south east. My presentation covered the failings of the Bracks Government’s Transport and Liveability Statement and the ramifications this holds for Melbourne’s south east. People living…
Stop Montrose Quarry Expansion AGM
Stop Montrose Quarry Expansion is a non-profit community organisation that was formed in 2004 in response to stop the continued expansion of the Boral Montrose Quarry. The expansion of the quarry would mean further adverse health, amenity and noise impacts to residents and businesses that are close proximity to the site. I was invited to…
Ringwood Croquet Club – Running of the First Hoop
Today marked the official opening of 2006-2007 Croquet Season for the Ringwood Croquet Club and upon invitation I was invited to run the first hoop and to speak to croquet club members. Croquet traces its origins back to Ireland in the 1830s (source Wikipedia) and Maroondah is fortunate to have a croquet club located at Jubilee…
Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Night
The Maroondah Young Leaders provides leadership and personal development training for approximately 30 Year 10 students with the aim of developing confidence, leadership, team building skills for the participants. Tonight I attended the Young Leaders Presentation Night, which includes speeches and short skits given by the course participants who spoke about the skills they learnt…
August meeting of the Croydon Conservation Society (CCS)
The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s pre-eminent conservation society and encompasses a broad scope that seeks to protect and enhance the environment and amenity of Maroondah. The Croydon Conservation Society for example has been actively involved in issues relating to graffiti within Maroondah and has submitted a number of comments and recommendations in regard…
MAV Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference Group
The Melbourne 2030 Councillor Reference Group organised under the auspices of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provides the opportunity for councillors to collate and voice issues in relation to Melbourne 2030, the State Government’s Planning Framework and metropolitan strategy for the next 24 years. Given the recently held Melbourne 2030 discussion forum the reference…