A LOCAL Government Inspectorate enquiry into Frankston councillor Colin Hampton has concluded, but ratepayers will be asked to foot the bill for his legal fees. Cr Hampton was cleared of wrongdoing by the LGI after the closure of their enquiry. An LGI statement read “the Local Government Inspectorate has assessed a matter relating to a Frankston City councillor.” “After assessing the information provided, the Inspectorate is satisfied that no breach or offence has occurred under the Local Government Act 1989,” the statement read. “There will be no further action taken by the Inspectorate.” Cr Hampton did not comment when asked…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
KINGSTON mayor Georgina Oxley has been re-elected for a second consecutive term. Cr Oxley and Cr Ron Brownlees were the two nominees for the mayor’s position at a special meeting on 13 November. Cr Oxley won the vote 5-4. Crs Steve Staikos, Tamara Barth, Rosemary West, and David Eden supported Cr Oxley. Crs George Hua, Tamsin Bearsley, and Geoff Gledhill supported Cr Brownlees. Cr Oxley said “it is very humbling to be elected the 23rd mayor of the City of Kingston, and once again to be leading this council for the next 12 months.” “Our achievements have put our community…
PENINSULA MAIN RIDGE have had a tough afternoon in day one of their clash against Somerville. Main Ridge came in to bat first, and had difficulties. First drop batsman Chris Parker was their best performer with a half century, but he got no help from the rest of the top order. They ended up bowled out for 133, with 26 overs left to play for the afternoon. Jayde Herrick took seven wickets. Somerville had no trouble chasing down their target, and ended up at 1/148 at stumps, securing them the first innings win. Brenton Alp was electric with bat in…
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…
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…