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

Tag: council meeting

  • Council Meeting: 2 September 2025

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    Tonight’s Council Meeting included the finalised Governance Rules, which outline the conduct of Council meetings. Reforming Council’s Governance Rules was a key priority of mine, as I wanted to the City of Port Phillip to embrace best practice in its conduct of community meetings. Governance Rules – Final approval The updated Governance Rules finally introduce…

  • Council Meeting: 6 August 2025

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    Tonight’s Council meeting included a community led petition to review parking restrictions and conditions between Graham, Bridge and Princes Streets in Port Melbourne, as well as the adopting Council’s updated Domestic Animal Management Plan and revisions to Council’s Footpath Trading Fee Policy which will simplify arrangements for traders. Petition: Parking Restrictions Graham, Bridge and Princes…

  • Planning Committee: July 2025

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    Council meetings on the fourth Wednesday are dedicated to planning matters, hearing applications that have been brought before Councillors. Tonight’s planning committee considered three planning applications, including one in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. Planning outcomes are often a balancing act between applicant aspirations and community sentiments within the parameters of Victoria’s planning system. I am…

  • Council Meeting: 2 July 2025

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    The Council meeting this evening largely focused on strengthening Council’s procedures and processes, including improvements to the Governance Rules. Governance Rules manage the conduct of Council Meetings, including how Councillors debate in the chamber and public interaction such as question time and other forms of engagement. The draft Governance Rules address a number of inadequacies…