Council

Time for a fresh approach says PEPP
“People Empowering Port Phillip” candidates (from left to right): Janet de Silva, Sabina Sablok, Serge Thomann, Beverley Pinder and Chris Schwarze. Inset: Levi Silcox

Unit block purchased for park extension
TWiSK suspects that Council paid more than $3.6M to acquire this 8 unit block for extra green space.

Parks Vic misses The Point
Once a celebrated, hatted restaurant, The Point is now a neglected fire hazard ‘mismanaged’ by Parks Victoria. UPDATE: PV say they are set to sign-off on the lease to re-activate the site

Carlisle Street deserves more love
Independent candidate Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) says Carlisle Street deserves more love from Council.

Important questions about Coles on Carlisle
Last week, Council voted to start negotiations to sell several laneways to Coles to be part of a major redevelopment. Former Mayor and candidate for Alma Ward, Dick Gross is concerned about the secrecy surrounding the deals. He raises serious questions for Council.

Dogs have their day
New guidelines of off-leash dog areas please dog owners and sporting clubs – and furry club members like Bob (pictured with St Kilda City President Mel)

Two-minute questions at Council produce frustration rather than consultation
A former Maroondah City Council Mayor, now Port Melbourne resident, Alex Makin proposes a better way to engage with the community.

E-Scooters ride on locally
Council surprised by Melbourne e-scooter decision

Marcus Pearl will not seek re-election
It’s time to move on says Cr Marcus Pearl

Police snub community safety meeting
Police pulled out of the St Kilda Community Safety Forum they helped organise with Council.
