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

Meeting with the Mayors of Knox, Manningham, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges

Aug 18, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is one of several Councils located within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and it is imperative that we work collaboratively to best represent the needs of our community. Issues such as transport, planning and community facilities are common concerns across these Councils and the ability to deliver positive solutions is enhanced if we…

Combined Meeting for Central Activities Districts

Aug 12, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government’s Planning at 5 Million Policy envisaged a network of Central Activities Districts throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, with these centres offering a range of employment, housing and community facilities. These Central Activities Districts include: Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Frankston and Ringwood. While Local Government has largely supported this direction through developing masterplans to…

Maroondah Leader: Bike path in state of limbo

Aug 10, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The provision of sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport and cycling, is required to ensure alternatives to car travel, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and reducing greenhouse emissions. Whitehorse Cyclists have launched a proposal for Box Hill to Ringwood cycling trail adjacent to the existing rail corridor. This would provide a safe and direct…

Sharing cuisine with Maroondah’s Sudanese Community

Jul 31, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

In recent years the City of Maroondah has become home to refugees from Sudan, who have settled into the municipality to start a life within Australia. This evening, Maroondah’s Sudanese community prepared a traditional Sudanese meal to share with the Maroondah community, with the aim of bringing bring people together and to discuss common challenges…

Media Release: Glen Park picnic a success

Jul 11, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents braved the windy weather on Saturday to take part in the Picnic in the Park event at Glen Park Community Centre. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin, who attended the event with Arrabri ward councillors Tony Dib, Paul Macdonald and Natalie Thomas, said it was pleasing to see so many residents enjoying the community facilities.…

Speaking to the Ringwood Heritage Seniors

Jun 29, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Heritage Seniors are based at Maroodah Federation Estate and meet on a regular basis, providing a range of activities and speakers. This afternoon I spoke with the Ringwood Heritage Seniors and discussed Council’s plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood, including the proposed redevelopment of the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. There is a need for…

Maroondah City Council adopts 2010/2011 Budget

Jun 28, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Unlike other levels of government, local councils are required to place their draft budgets on exhibition to enable comment from the public, prior to the budget being formally considered by Council. This evening Council formally discussed the 2010/2011 Budget, with Councillors resolving to adopt the budget as per the draft that was released last month.…

2010 Australian Council of Local Government

Jun 18, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) was formed in 2008 by the Commonwealth Government to create and establish a dialogue between Federal and Local Governments. The sessions were held over the Thursday and Friday whereby Mayors and Shire Presidents are invited to speak directly to Senior Members of the Federal Government. I had the…

Media Release: Look out for your Community Guide

Jun 16, 2010

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

The 2010/2011 Maroondah Community Guide has been delivered to residents in Maroondah over the past week. Maroondah’s Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin, encouraged community members to make use of this excellent resource. “The Maroondah City Council Community Guide is updated each year and contains an enormous amount of useful contact information on Council and community services,”…

Media Release: Golf course upgrade tees off at Dorset

Jun 9, 2010

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Alex Makin

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

A major upgrade to Dorset Golf Course has been completed in a partnership between the Commonwealth Government and Maroondah City Council. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin welcomed the new facilities at the official launch on Tuesday 8 June. “This project, which is a partnership between Maroondah City Council and the Federal Government includes new…

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