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…
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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…
FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam worked out of Alfred Hospital last week. Cr Bolam volunteered to take part in a trial for a medication which aims to reduce the severity of Motor Neurone Disease. “While I don’t have Motor Neurone Disease, during my time as a councillor, I’ve met local people who do,” said Cr Bolam. “Their determination to find a cure is shared by high-profile advocates such as Neale Daniher, through his FightMND campaign. “Their strength inspired me to take part in the trial. It is the right thing to do”. The mayor was asked three weeks ago to be…
DOGS will be shut out from Frankston beaches over the summer. From 1 December to 31 March, dogs will not be allowed on local beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm. Dogs are allowed on the beaches in the other months of the year. Visit frankston.vic.gov.au/Our_Community/Animals/ to see a list of designated off-leash areas for dogs around Frankston. Dogs are also currently banned at all times in the Frankston city centre bordered by Fletcher Road, Baxter Street, Davey Street and Kananook Creek. First published in the Frankston Times – 8 December 2020
COLES stores from Rosebud to Patterson Lakes and Cadbury’s parent company Mondelez and have joined to donate $10,000 to the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary. The donation couldn’t have come at a better time for the volunteer group whose fundraising activities have been severely hampered by COVID-19. Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary president Carole Thwaites said the donation would make a big difference to the Pink Ladies and the health service. “Due to COVID-19 restrictions we have been unable to operate the kiosk and have lost a great deal in funds we are normally able to generate – this helps…