Cr Alex Makin: Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Leader: Half-hearted trips

Feb 8, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

While there was a definite need for the Department of Transport to undertaken a review of bus services across metropolitan Melbourne, some of the resulting changes have not provided better services. The Maroondah Leader has reported on changes to bus route 364, which was altered to terminate at Warrandyte Bridge instead of Doncaster Shoppingtown. Cr…

Ainslie Park Cricket Club

Feb 3, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Ainslie Park Cricket Club, based at Ainslie Park in Brentnall Road in Croydon is part of the Ringwood District Cricket Association and has six senior teams, two veteran teams and several junior teams. This evening I attended the Club’s Thursday night dinner to speak to members and the committee. Ainslie Park Cricket Club is working…

Speaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale

Feb 1, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability

Australia is home to a large number of Rotary Clubs, which are organised into geographically defined districts. The eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne are situated within Rotary District 9810, which extends from Port Philip Bay through to Dandenong Ranges and beyond. This evening I spoke to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale, discussing my…

2011 Australia Day celebrations

Jan 26, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah celebrates Australia Day with community festivities at Ringwood Lake, which also include a citizenship ceremony and the nomination of Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year. The Australia Day celebrations is one of Maroondah’s largest community events at Ringwood Lake and includes entertainment, music and food.…

Media Release: Putting wetlands on the map

Jan 26, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Residents are being urged to get to know their local parklands to celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah has various wetlands that attract an array of flora and fauna. “Wetlands play such an important role in creating ecosystems that support various populations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish…

Media Release: New tobacco laws introduced

Jan 19, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

Maroondah City Council is reminding residents of new tobacco laws which came into effect on 1 January 2011. Councillor Alex Makin said only State approved registered tobacconists can display tobacco products or packaging in their store. All other retailers must store tobacco products out of view. “While outlets are still able to sell tobacco, the…

Media Release: Join in the Australia Day festivities

Jan 12, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Australia Day in Maroondah is again shaping as a fun-filled affair with a range of activities on offer for the entire family. The action gets under way at 9.30am at Ringwood Lake Soundshell with a flag raising ceremony to mark the national day. Councillor Alex Makin suggested residents to head on down and enjoy a…

Maroondah Leader: Volunteers noted for passion recognised

Jan 4, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Recognising the efforts of volunteers helps demonstrate the importance of their contribution and can also encourage other members of the community to consider volunteering. To recognise outstanding efforts, Eastern Volunteers awarded two of its volunteers an Outstanding Volunteer Award. The Award was provided in recognition of their contribution to several events ran by Eastern Volunteers,…

Attendance Report: Social inclusion and Council alliances

Dec 13, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the reforms undertaken during my year as Mayor was to extend delegate reports into attendance reports, to ensure that Councillors can confidently discuss the events and activities that they have undertaken. In addition, a new report, known as Ward Reports was also introduced which allows Councillors to discuss upcoming events. On the 19th…

Maroondah City Council meeting

Dec 12, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council officially meets on a monthly basis from 7.30 pm at the Council Chambers at the Maroondah Civic Centre in Braeside Avenue, Ringwood. The public is welcome to attend and there is an opportunity to submit a question to be answered at council meetings or to speak directly with councillors and council staff…

Category: Maroondah City Council