KINGSTON residents are being asked to have their say about the ban on fire pits currently in place. Under current local law, residents are prohibited from lighting fires in backyards without a permit. Fires cannot be lit in a structure to create heat outdoors, outdoor fires must not affect neighbours through smoke and odour, and brick-built structures like barbecues must be put in a place where they will not impact on neighbours. Council is now considering changing these laws. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “we want to know your thoughts on the potential environmental and health impacts of fire pits,…
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MORE than 5000 people have taken part in Kingston Tinsel Trail events this year. As part of the Tinsel Trail, activities have been set up across Kingston in the leadup to Christmas. The events will finish on 22 December. Christmas-themed activities will be on offer, and Santa will make an appearance, on 11 December in Mentone from 3pm – 6pm, on 12 December in Chelsea from 11am – 1pm, on 19 December in Dingley from 11am – 1pm, and on 22 December in Highett from 4pm – 7pm. More information at kingston.vic.gov.au/Places-and-Events/Council-Festivals-and-Events/Tinsel-Trail Picture: Supplied First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc…
A PARC group instructor has taken out a big award at the Aquatics Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. Louise Craig won the group exercise instructor of the year award. “I’m blown away. I love my job. I love seeing people enjoy their fitness journey,” she said after her win. “I love seeing people who have never exercised in their life develop a passion for fitness and become someone who is coming week in, week out.” Peninsula Leisure CEO Tim Gledhill said Ms Craig “doesn’t shy away from working hard herself within the class, motivating and inspiring her group to work hard…
THE first businesses to expand to outdoor dining through council’s Extended Outdoor Dining Program have begun to serve customers. The program saw Frankston Council fast-track permits for cafes and restaurants to serve customers outside. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions have meant a surge in the popularity of outdoor dining. Rosie’s Kitchen Pantry applied for the permit, and has now begun serving customers. Proprietor Rosie Major said “while business remained somewhat steady throughout lockdown through takeaways, since the creation of the outdoor dining customers have been coming back in droves, which is great for business. We have also been able…
POLICE have issued another public appeal for information regarding the disappearance of Jacob Horton. Mr Horton was last seen on 27 June, 2019. He was leaving a property on Drum Close in Frankston. In a statement, police said they are “treating the 28-year-old’s disappearance as suspicious.” “Investigators believe he has met with foul play and are keen to speak to anyone with information about Jacob’s movements on the morning he went missing.” Missing Persons Squad detectives are investigating. Mr Horton lived in Safety Beach before he went missing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 First…