10M commitment brings world class Peninsula trail within reach

Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillors commit $10 million over the next five years towards the shovel ready Peninsula Trail project and will advocate to State and Federal Government for funds to help deliver the project on the ground for our community.

The Peninsula Trail is a walking and cycling network...

Presenting the Mornington Peninsula Community Vision to 2040

Thank you to everyone in our community who contributed to the Peninsula 2040 community consultation that helped shape and develop a new community vision for the Mornington Peninsula

Over 3,000 people got involved to provide the feedback via surveys, online workshops, township pop-ups, postcards and drawings.

Al...

Cr Antonella Celi moved an amendment to

refuse the increase to 140% on Vacant Land Differential Rate and keep it at 120%

and refer additional projects to budget mid-year review.

AMENDMENT

Moved: Cr Celi

Seconded: Cr Mar

1. Th...

A very welcome Growing Suburbs funding announcement of $4.3M for the integrated Youth Hub in Rosebud

When people and organisations come together for a common vision and keep at it over the many years, great projects are realised for our community.

“This integrated youth hub sets a precedent for the delivery of mental health & wellbeing services, programs and activities to our l...

Roads to Recovery Grant of $1.5M from the Federal Government for

Broadway, Capel Sound Road Construction

After many years of receiving community feedback about the appalling condiition of the road on Broadyway, Capel Sound and lodging that feedback into the Shire system,  I am very pleased t...

This question requires a two-fold answer:

1. Short term under Covid-19 Restrictions and Directions:

The impact by Covid-19 restrictions with the Shire classified as metro-Melbourne "Stage 2 restriction type zone" has meant that we have had to endure delays in business reopening and sustained economic loss over the many months since March.

 Missing Bay Trail Link: Anthony's Nose

With a length of 750m, the existing track along the seawall just beyond Anthony's Nose boat ramp is one of the significant "missing links" in the Peninsula Bay Trail - Priority Trail Link 2 section.

A Councillor since 2010 I have worked to achieve many outcomes for the community of the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

•$5.4M investment into Destination Rosebud improvements Jetty Rd precinct, Village Green, Sound Shell, Rosebud streetscape

•Support for the Mornington Peninsula Localised Planning Statement that was the first of four statements to be finalised by the State Government and introduced under Ministerial Direction No. 17 Localised Planning

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During my term as Councillor of the Seawinds Ward (2010-2016) I have advocated on your behalf to make sure that local government resources are matched to community needs. With your support I can continue with the good work on behalf of our community. Council achievements during my term as Councillor: $5.4M investment into Destination Rosebud improvement...

In 2010 residents were concerned about the state of their local reserve at Marshall St, Tootgarook. It was open space so cars would drive on through, rubbish was being dumped there and the vegetation was overgrown. I was approached by the community to do something about it, so with the support of Council officers attention was given to finding a solution in consultation with residents who live there. During the last two years South East Water has used the site as their depot while they were d...