A CONTENTIOUS plan to build a three-storey childcare centre has been rejected by Kingston councillors. The childcare centre was proposed for 93 – 95 Centre Dandenong Road in Cheltenham catering for a maximum of 81 children. Kingston Council officers recommended that councillors approve the project, but it was ultimately voted down. Cr Georgia Erevnidis moved an alternate proposal to reject the childcare centre plans. She was supported by Crs Georgina Oxley, Jane Agirtan, Sarah O’Donnell, and Caroline White. Cr Oxley said that the proposed childcare centre “is not suitable in this location.” “This is a neighbourhood residential zone, and this…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON Council is actively working to resolve the ongoing issue of unapproved works being undertaken on Crown foreshore land, a council statement issued last week claims. The issue of residents undertaking alleged illegal works along the foreshore has reared its head multiple times this year – a seawall was allegedly constructed without approval near Oliver’s Hill, and last month onlookers spotted an excavator operating a short distance from the seawall. (“More unapproved beach works investigated”, The Times 27/11/2025) Last week, Frankston mayor Kris Bolam asserted that council is actively pursuing the allegations. “Frankston City Council is aware of recent public…
MAJOR developments in Frankston will be “fast-tracked” within 16 weeks under a new council plan. From 31 January next year, Frankston Council is expected to implement guaranteed 16-week planning assessments for qualifying major developments. In a statement council says it will offer developers “enhanced pre-application guidance” and “dedicated post-permit concierge support” to expedite the approval process. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said that the new planning initiative would encourage developers to build housing in Frankston. “The Priority Fasttrack Program sends a clear message: Frankston City is open for business. We’re giving investors confidence and bringing new development to market faster —…
PROVINCIAL RED Hill put up a good fight on Saturday, but still fell short against Pines. Pines came into the two-day match undefeated, and put a whopping 347 runs on the board on day one. Red Hill had a good crack at their target on day two, but it proved too tall a task. Simon Dart was fantastic for Red Hill; he hit 121 runs from 136 deliveries to give his side a chance. Henry Riddle and Rhys Hewitt also scored half-centuries. Time ended up being the enemy for Red Hill. They finished their 80 overs at 8/296. Ricky Ramsdale’s…
HUNDREDS of students at the Chisholm TAFE campus in Frankston have received parking fines from Frankston Council while attending their classes. The Chisholm Student Union was formed earlier this year to call for changes to parking arrangements outside the Building C facility. CSU founder Quinney Brownfield estimates that “between February 2024 and May 2025, 1,177 fines totalling to $140,063 were issued for ‘Stopped without a permit’ in the singular parking lot outside of Chisholm Frankston’s Building C, almost the same amount as what the entire City of Greater Geelong issued in 2023 for the same offence.” “At Chisholm Frankston’s Building…