KINGSTON Council is forming a new community panel to consult with in the next two years. Kingston, Represent will consist of 220 people. Business owners, community group founders, and residents will be invited to take part. Panel members will provide feedback through online forums, take part in workshops, and will be paid an allowance for attendance at in-person events. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that council is “looking forward to working hand-in-hand with the collaborative engagement group to explore the opportunities and deep-dive into some of the challenges facing Kingston.” “Kingston, Represent members have an exciting opportunity to help make…
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FRANKSTON Council has asked residents to make their priorities known before it forms its 2023/2024 budget. A portal on the Engage Frankston website has now opened which features 12 “budget focus areas”. Submitters can allocate points to the areas that are most important to them. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy says the results of the consultation will shape the next budget. “We’re excited to trial this new approach. By asking residents what’s most important to them, we can ensure a fair, transparent budget that benefits the whole of Frankston City and aligns with the thoughts and values of our community,” he…
A WOMAN is wanted for stealing a ring from a jewellery store in Frankston. Police allege the woman tried on a silver ring at the shop on 5 January, then left without attempting to pay. In a statement, police say the offender is “female, aged in her early 40s with long dark hair”. She was wearing a dark green dress with a white shirt. Police have released an image (pictured) of a woman they wish to speak to. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 First published in the Frankston Times – 28 February 2023
THE federal government will provide a little under $744,000 to Frankston Council to improve local roads and infrastructure. Council can use the funds from July. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said, “this funding is a big win.” “We know what a difference good local roads and community facilities make,” she said. “I look forward to working with Frankston City Council to get on with the work of delivering the infrastructure our community needs and deserves.” First published in the Frankston Times – 28 February 2023
AN ex-Olympian who was born in Frankston is overseeing a new group of Olympic hopefuls. Former athlete Craig Mottram is the head coach of On Athletic Team Oceania, a team of athletes hoping to compete at the highest level. Five members of the team have been announced – Olympian Ben Buckingham, World Championship competitors Claudia Hollingsworth and Tess Kirsopp-Cole, Commonwealth Games runner Keely Small, and 1500m hopeful Maudie Skyring. Mottram says it is an honour to be training the next generation. “I’m honoured to coach, train and guide these exceptional runners at a club like OAC that provides athletes and…