A CONTENTIOUS clause in Frankston Council’s code of conduct will be removed. The clause concerns councillors’ use of social media. “Councillors undertake to comply with the council’s communications policy and to respect the roles of the mayor and chief executive officer as the official spokespersons of the council,” clause three of the code of conduct reads. “Although any councillor is entitled to communicate his or her views to the media, constituents and others, they should not in doing so criticise or actively seek to undermine any decision or position already taken by the council.” Councillors approved a new code of…
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THE state opposition will put taxpayer money towards a new Baxter CFA headquarters if it wins this month’s election. The Liberals have pledged $2.5 million towards a new three-bay drive-through station for Baxter CFA. The CFA will be relocated to allow for expansion. Liberal candidate for Hastings Briony Hutton said Baxter CFA “deserves facilities that are fit for purpose, and that is exactly what this announcement under a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will provide, through a purpose-built three-bay drive-through facility, with ample parking for volunteers.” “Baxter CFA is a pillar of the local community, and I thank these…
A SUPPORT network for people struggling with mental health will launch in Frankston in the next year. The state government has announced the establishment of five “social inclusion action groups”. One will be based in Frankston. The support groups will bring community members together to create and deliver initiatives to improve mental health and wellbeing. Acting mental health minister Colin Brooks said it was important to engage local people through the program. “We’re supporting more people feel connected to their community, with programs developed by locals who know their communities,” he said. The groups are a response to a Royal…
AN exercise park for seniors has opened at Wingham Park in Frankston. Exercise equipment designed for older people was installed at the Ashleigh Avenue park at a cost of $235,000 – funded by Frankston Council, the state government, and the National Ageing Research Institute. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that the park will “not only benefit our older residents’ physical health, but will also encourage social interaction and reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation.” “The new site features fitness equipment for seniors, new seating, drinking fountain and outdoor activity deck, and park improvements including accessible paths, accessible car parking bays,…
FOR 28 years, students at John Paul College have been greeted with a smile every day from lollipop lady Maureen Wainwright. At an awards night last month, the much-loved staple of the Frankston school was recognised for her decades of hard work. She won School Crossing Victoria’s school crossing supervisor of the year award. The school recently prepared a video to congratulate Wainwright for nearly 30 years of overseeing the crossing. In the video she said her favourite part of being a crossing supervisor is “at the beginning of the year when all the new students come. I introduce myself…