ringwood – Page 3 – Alex Makin Candidate for Montague Ward

Policy Development and collaboration between Central Activities Districts

Nov 29, 2010

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in Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon the City of Melbourne hosted a forum on policy development focusing on the Central Activities Districts of Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Box Hill, Broadmeadows and Footscray. The forum, which was an outcome of the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Mayors of Maroondah, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Whitehorse, Hume, Maribyrnong and the Lord Mayor…

Maroondah Weekly: Artists join Melbourne’s best

Nov 23, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability

The Maroondah Mayoral Art Show is an annual event, which raises funds for the Croydon Branch of Bone Marrow Donor Institute. The Maroondah Weekly has reported on the Art Show, which will be held until the 11th of December: Maroondah mayor Alex Makin said 25 percent of the sale of the art works would be…

Maroondah Leader: Charity acts to the fore

Nov 23, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has held an annual golf charity day since 2009 to raise funds for worthwhile community causes. This year Rotary Club of Ringwood has chosen to support the installation of security cameras at Ringwood through proceeds raised through the day. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the partnership formed between the…

Central Activities District Mayors and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne sign Memorandum of Understanding

Nov 22, 2010

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alex

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

Ringwood is one of six Central Activities Districts across Melbourne, whereby Ringwood was identified as an urban centre that would experience a diverse range of housing, employment and community facilities. Ringwood, like the other identified Central Activities Districts of Frankston, Dandenong, Box Hill, Broadmeadows and Footscray, requires cooperation and a shared vision between all levels…

Media Release: Final call for commitment for Ringwood Station upgrade

Nov 18, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has issued a final call to all political parties to commit to the redevelopment of Ringwood Station into a safe, accessible and integrated transport interchange. “Both the Greens and Liberal parties have listened to the concerns expressed by the Maroondah community regarding the urgent need to upgrade Ringwood Station within the term…

Media Release: Funding pledge for North Ringwood Community House

Nov 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Following an extensive study of options, Maroondah City Council has agreed to set aside space at Quambee Reserve as the future location for the North Ringwood Community House, subject to further consultation. Council will provide $20,000 in the 2011/12 Budget towards the development of a master plan to further investigate a proposed relocation of the…

Speaking to Grade 4 students at Ringwood North Primary School

Nov 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Ringwood North Primary School is located at Oban Road and was founded in 1923 and has continued since this time to provide primary school education to the Ringwood North community. The school prides itself on being a close-knit community with a range of services to students and community based activities. This morning I spoke to…

The 2010 Mayoral Art Show

Nov 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

The Mayoral Art Show is an annual art event that supports the Croydon Branch of the Bone Marrow Donors Institute and the work it undertakes in the research of Cancer. The art show, which features 90 artists, includes promising and local artistic talents with a range of mediums. The Mayor is able to acquire one…

Introducing Di Morrissey for Eastern Regional Libraries

Nov 9, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Libraries

Eastern Regional Libraries is a cooperative formed between the Cities of Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges and operates libraries within these council areas. In addition to delivering library services, Eastern Regional Libraries holds ongoing community events introducing literary functions throughout each of the municipalities. This morning I had the pleasure of introducing…

Media Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever

Nov 8, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

This year’s Maroondah Festival was a huge success, with seven hours of entertainment enjoyed by the Maroondah community on Sunday 7 November at Town Park in Croydon. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the threat of stormy weather wasn’t enough to the keep more than 30,000 people from attending the 21st Maroondah Festival. In fact…

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