FRANKSTON Council are set to consider declaring a “climate emergency”. The move was put forward by new mayor Cr Sandra Mayer, and will be debated at council’s next ordinary meeting. The motion reads that “Frankston Council acknowledges that current levels of global warming and future warming already committed constitute nothing less than a climate emergency for most life on this planet, requiring an emergency response by all levels of government, including local government.” If the motion is successful, council will also “call upon the Australian state and federal governments to declare a climate emergency, and back this up with legislated…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
COUNCIL is seeking community input into what to do with public land on Evelyn Street, Frankston. The space is across from the Frankston Police Station. Council says the proposed development at the space “will incorporate a performance space for local artists (music and visual) and a terraced amphitheatre for audiences, opportunity for relaxation under the shaded areas of existing trees. The proposal also includes an indigenous garden and rain forest gully. The space will also feature a ceramic mosaic with input from the Bunurong Land Council, creating a narrative of Frankston’s history.” In June, Frankston Council backed out of a…
A MOVE to make Mordialloc Beach a 24 hour alcohol-free zone has been proposed by Kingston Council. The plan to ban all consumption of alcohol at the beach is currently out for public consultation on the Your Kingston Your Say website. “The summer period sees a significant increase in the use of the Mordialloc foreshore area throughout the Kingston Police Service Area, in particular foreshore areas from Mordialloc to Carrum, to which significant police resources are allocated at the Mordialloc Pier and Peter Scullin Reserve where a number of assaults and public order incidents have occurred,” the website reads. “Council…
A LETTER has been distributed to Clarinda residents by recycler Alex Fraser Group detailing their proposal for a 10 to 15 year permit extension to operate at their Clarinda site. The letter pitching their case was sent out last week, and signed by Alex Fraser Group director Peter Murphy. Alex Fraser Group says that if their site is shutdown, that “Victoria’s recycling crisis would worsen, with more materials which could be recycled potentially going to landfill.” “The permit for this vital recycling facility is due to expire in 2023, and, without an extension from Kingston City Council, the site will…
PENINSULA A KNOCK of 98 from Nick Jewell helped Long Island to a comfortable win over Pearcedale last weekend. Pearcedale came in to bat first in the one day clash, and finished up at 8/143 from their 40 overs. Andrew Tweddle took 4/23 to help restrict Pearcedale to a low total. With Jewell in full flight, Long Island were able to reach their target with relative ease. They claimed the win with eight wickets and 18 overs to spare. At Ditterich Reserve, a stunning century from Damien Lawrence helped Pines get a win over Main Ridge. Lawrence came in as…