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

Media Release: Moving returns to Ringwood with new selection of artworks

Mar 31, 2010

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The vacant shop windows of central Ringwood are now home to a new exhibition of artworks as part of the Moving project. The project aims to transform these vacant shop windows into works of art as Ringwood makes the transition into a vibrant Central Activities District (CAD). Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the…

Eastern Football League: 2010 Season Launch

Mar 31, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Football League (EFL) is based in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, stretching from Balwyn through to Noble Park. The League consists of 43 teams total across four divisions. This evening I attended the launch of the EFL’s 2010 season launch, which provided an overview of the League and the Clubs within the competition. The EFL…

Media Release: Size and Timing of Landfill Levy Opposed

Mar 31, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

The Eastern Region Mayors Group (ERMG) has written to Premier John Brumby urging the state government to reconsider the magnitude and timing of their recent announcement increasing landfill levies from 2010 and beyond. Knox Mayor Councillor Joe Cossari said the Mayors of the eastern metropolitan region are deeply concerned about this announcement as it could…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2010

Mar 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee oversees the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan itself will be officially launched on the 19th of April and was developed through engaging the community and the members of last year’s Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. Today’s meeting discussed the launch of the plan…

Maroondah Partners in Comunity Wellbeing Committee

Mar 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to oversee the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan aims to improve the wellbeing of the Maroondah community through working in partnership with other organisations, many of which are represented on the committee. Priority areas in the plan include: Promoting healthy…

Ringwood Spiders: 2010 Jumper Presentation Evening

Mar 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Spiders is a football team for people with disabilities and is based at Jubilee Park, where they share facilities with the Ringwood Redbacks. The Spiders compete within the Football Integration Development Association League and will be entering two teams into the competition this year. Ex-footballer Nathan Thompson was the guest speaker and discussed…

U3A Croydon Annual General Meeting

Mar 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a community based organisation that provides educational opportunities to retirees and seniors. Maroondah has two local U3A organisations, with one in Ringwood and in Croydon, these two groups are part of the U3A Network Victoria, which includes other U3As across the State. This morning I was invited…

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…

Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum

Mar 25, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Eastern Regional Mayors and CEO Forum provides an opportunity to discuss issues affecting local government within the eastern region. The region includes the Cities of Banyule, Boroondara, Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Nilumbik, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The Forum meets on a monthly basis to enable discussion on issues affecting local…

Discussing Play Equipment Upgrades for Quambee Reserve

Mar 24, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I had an on-site meeting to discuss upgraded play equipment for Quambee Reserve in Ringwood North. Quamby Reserve is identified as a precinct park in Maroondah’s Open Space Strategy, meaning it will have a mixture of recreational activities. Quambee Reserve is home to the North Ringwood Football Club, North Ringwood Cricket Club, as…

Month: March 2010