Council

It may not be a surprise that rates are set to rise, but the draft budget contains a range of surprises and shocks. Prepare for a brawl that will challenge councillor unity.

Mayor Louise Crawford says an independent review is not required.

Two supermarket giants are plotting big developments along Carlisle Street. Council is set to provide a community briefing in May.

After seven years of little or no progress on the massive marina site, the project has sunk without trace – except of course the cost to ratepayers.

After spending $38.8 million in 2023 to purchase an Australia Post site in Port Melbourne for a sporting hub, the council is now spending an undisclosed sum to buy houses for demolition to create or expand four small parks in East St Kilda/Balaclava.

TWiSK reports on the Community Safety Round Table that was held last week. You’ll need to wait until 21 May for the results.

As the crowds leave and the gear is packed up, Albert Park’s grassroots sporting clubs are calling for a tiny fraction of the Grand Prix cash to be devoted to our beloved park for year-round benefit, writes Hugo Armstrong.

Just days before the much-anticipated Community Safety Roundtable, the council has declined to share key details of the event

The community safety roundtable, chaired by Ian Gray, could occur as soon as 19 March, with a report to council expected in May.

Former magistrate Ian Gray AM will chair the upcoming community safety roundtable. What ideas will he have to involve the community?