NEW laws introduced by the Labor state government to strengthen council governance and crack down on councillors doing the wrong thing are now in force. Under amendments to the Local Government Act passed last year, councils now have greater authority to deal with councillor misconduct internally – including improved procedures to address alleged code of conduct breaches. The changes provide a clear process for dealing with misconduct and empower councils and the Minister for Local Government to take action against councillors doing the wrong thing. Allegations of misconduct and serious misconduct will be dealt with by independent Councillor Conduct Panels,…
Author: Bayside News
KINGSTON Council will begin major works this month on a $750,000 to upgrade the Wells Rd Bridge over Patterson River. The project includes strengthening of the substructure underneath the bridge, repainting of corrosion protection, resealing of the road, new line markings, routine repairs and a new set of crash barriers may also be installed if found to be necessary. Kingston mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said the project was part of council’s $12million infrastructure capital works program to maintain and upgrade vital community infrastructure. “The Wells Rd Bridge provides a vital transport route over the Patterson River and this project will…
Frankston Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Seaford last week. A car and motorcyclist collided on Seaford Road near the southbound Frankston Freeway on-ramp on Wednesday 24 February just after 9.30am. The male rider, a 39-year-old Seaford man, died at the scene. Police are appealing for the driver of a silver or brownish Ford sedan to come forward. It is believed the driver stopped beside the motorcycle at the Seaford Road and Hartnett Drive intersection shortly after the crash. They would also like to speak to the drivers, of a blue 4WD and silver Holden…
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Carrum Downs woman Tania Scarlett as she has not made contact with her family for over a week. Tania was last seen leaving a relative’s home in Carrum Downs on Wednesday 17 February about 4pm. It is not known how Tania left the home whether it was on foot or with someone but her car, a 2001 BMW silver coupe with registration 1FQ 9KX , is missing. Police and Tania’s family are concerned and worried, as it is out of character for her to go this length of time without contacting her…
MELBOURNE Easter Show is bringing a unique, family friendly “ little , big show” to the suburbs of Melbourne Presenting all the hallmarks of a traditional style show, Melbourne Easter Show has it all- albeit without the expensive price tags! Melbourne Easter Show presents the first free entry show of it’s kind to the families of Melbourne. The team at Melbourne Easter Show wanted to bring the experiences of the show, the thrill of rides, the joy of choosing a showbag and engaging children in an array of activities without the huge entry prices for families , like other events.…