Have Your Say at Port Phillip | Latest Forum Topics/News Articles

Draft Reconciliation Action Plan

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-02-07 15:19:06 +1100

What do you think of the draft Port Melbourne Waterfront UDF?

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-02-06 10:28:32 +1100

This discussion forum provides members of the community an opportunity to have dialogue with each other on this topic. Responses do not act as formal submissions. If you would like to lodge a formal submission in addition, please use the online submission form above.

Councillor Conversation Tents 2012

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-02-02 12:13:27 +1100

Councillors from the City of Port Phillip are hosting conversation tents across the municipality and are inviting the community to drop by and have their say on the progress of the Council Plan 2009-2013, and about Council’s priorities for the future.

The conversation tents offer an opportunity for the community to meet their local representative face to face, ask questions, bring an issue or idea to their attention, or simply just to say hello.

Come to a conversation tent

Saturday 4 February at Elwood Community Market (Elwood Primary) at 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Saturday 11 February atBay St, Port Melbourne (outside Coles) at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 18 February at Gasworks Farmers Market at 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Saturday 25 February at theSouth MelbourneMarket at 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Saturday 3 March at the Veg Out Farmers Market at 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday 4 March atCarlisle St,Balaclava (cnrNelson St) at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

For more information

Take a look at our Council Plan – year three or contact Chris Sager, Council Planning & Performance Officer on 9209 6326 or email csager@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Greeves Street Streetscape Upgrade

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-20 09:14:45 +1100

As part of Council's ongoing streetscape improvement program, a streetscape renewal project for Greeves Street, St Kilda, is scheduled for construction by the end of 2012.

A proposed concept design for the streetscape was presented to the community for feedback on 6 February, with the opportunity to provide further feedback via a survey. The survey has now closed. Feedback from the community will be discussed with relevant parties before Council proceeds to detailed design.

For more information about this project contact Lee Pressick, Project Manager on 9209 6387 or email lpressic@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Have your say online

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-17 16:34:55 +1100

Have your say on the Greeves Street Streetscape Upgrade by filling out this online form. Your feedback will be help inform the project.

Check out the factsheet and the concept plans find out more about the project.

Plum Garland Memorial Playground Design - update

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-17 11:47:57 +1100

Following onsite and online consultation sessions in 2010/2011 a final plan has been developed for the Plum Garland Memorial Playground Upgrade. To find out more about the community consultation on the upgrade please visit the Plum Garland Playground Upgrade project page.

You can now view the final plan for Stage 1 upgrade

When will the new Playground be built?

Stage 1 of the playground upgrade will commence in 2012

What's happening with the shade structure?

Last year shade sails were removed due to wear and tear.

The replacement of the existing shade structure will be the first item of work to occur prior to the major upgrade of the landscaping and installation of new play equipment.

The shade structure will not be replaced until after summer as Council would like to keep the playground open for usage during the busy summer period.

For more information please contact Lisa Monaghan at ospace@portphillip.vic.gov.au or phone 9209 6136.

Being Safe During Storms, Floods and Heatwaves

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-06 16:43:07 +1100

Do you have any tips you can share that could help others respond to future heatwave, storm or flood events?

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-06 16:38:07 +1100

How did you behave and respond to the last heatwave, storm or flood you experienced?

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-06 16:37:11 +1100

Any suggestions on how our online weather information kit could be more helpful to you?

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2012-01-06 16:35:49 +1100

Proposed public art installation - Fitzroy St, St Kilda.

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-12-22 16:27:40 +1100

Council received a proposal for the installation of a public artwork on the nature strip outside the Tolarno Hotel, on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

The applicant has now withdrawn the proposal for Under Arrest and aims to submit some alternative works for consideration in the New Year. The Council would like to thank everyone who took the time to comment on this issue.

For more information contact urbanart@portphillip.vic.gov.au Team Leader Public Art, Private Bag No 3, PO St Kilda 3182 or 9209 6777.

Future Governance of St Kilda Esplanade Market

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-12-13 17:13:17 +1100

Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback on the long term governance and management of the St Kilda Esplanade Market. It was decided at the Council meeting on 28 November 2011 that Council will continue to manage the Esplanade Market with the ongoing advice of a newly appointed Advisory Committee.

The decision to continue managing the Market was reached following consultation with the Esplanade Market Advisory Group, stallholders, the Stallholder Association Committee, and the general public. The expression of interest process for the Advisory Committee is underway. A Governance and Management review of the Market was conducted in 2009 with recommendations that Council manage the market directly for two years, while determining the long term governance and management.

Arts and Culture Policy

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-12-13 17:12:43 +1100

The Council's Arts and Culture Policy was adopted by Council on Monday 14 November 2011.
The Policy articulates Council's commitment to arts and culture in the municipality and outlines principles and objectives for Council's services, programs and facilities. Themes outlined in the Policy include cultural participation and access, indigenous arts, cultural precincts, resources for artists and arts organisations, cultural programs, cultural heritage and council programs and initiatives.
Advice and comment on the Policy was sought specifically with local cultural agencies and enterprises as well the wider community.

Social Justice Charter

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-29 16:59:50 +1100

Council has now adopted the Social Justice Charter. The Social Justice Charter will help guide Council decision making and provide a framework for working in partnership with the local community to achieve social justice. The Charter will be available to view shortly.

The Charter is based on six principles: participation in decision making and Council processes, partnership with our Indigenous community, access - equality of access to information, facilities and services, respect - valuing diversity, addressing the rising cost of living: reducing disadvantage, and enjoying the City: being connected.

The Social Justice Charter has been developed with input from the wider community, Port Phillip Councillors, Council staff, and local CEOs and staff of community organisations.
The Charter will be officially launched on International Human Rights Day, Saturday 10 December from 11am-3pm at O'Donnell Gardens in St Kilda.

Children's Consultation held at Emerald Hill Library

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-23 11:28:31 +1100

Check out the article in the Port Phillip Leader on the children's consultation session which was held on the 18 November 2011 at Emerald Hill Library.

A big thanks to everyone who came along and shared their ideas!

Eastern Reserve Playspace

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-18 08:50:46 +1100

Help make the Eastern Reserve playspace a space for you!

Come along and have your say on stage two of the Eastern Reserve Playspace Upgrade:

Concept design proposals will be available for the community to review at Eastern Reserve, on the following dates:

Saturday 3 March, 1 pm – 3 pm
Monday 5 March, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

Feedback from the community to date has informed the development of the concept design proposals, which will be available for download on this site shortly.

Help us create a more vibrant and exciting Eastern Reserve playspace for the community.

For more information please contact Christa Mitchell, Landscape Architect, Parks and Open Spaces cmitchel@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Amendment C80 - Carlisle Street Major Activity Centre

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-15 12:03:02 +1100

Amendment C80 implements the Carlisle Street Activity Centre Structure Plan (2009) and Carlisle Street Urban Design Framework (2009) which have been prepared to guide future land use change and development of this centre over the next decade. The public exhibition of Amendment C80 has now concluded on the 17 October 2011. Submissions have been received and the next step will include reporting to Council on the submissions.

Latest update

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-15 11:25:50 +1100

You can now view feedback from the six week community conversation which has been summarised in the Community Feedback Engagement Report.

The feedback received will inform the next draft of the Vision document, St Kilda Triangle: A Shared Vision (Version 3) – Objectives & Principles. Version 3 of the Vision document is to be released by Council 28 November 2011.

Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre Project

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-13 17:34:02 +1100

The City of Port Phillip plans to expand and refurbish the current Emerald Hill Library to become the Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre.

The consultation period has now closed.

Click here to view the proposed plans and Council report.

Draft Disability Policy

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-11 17:00:29 +1100

The feedback period for the Draft Disability Policy has now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments and provided feedback. The Draft Disability Policy has been developed to confirm Council's commitment to people living with disability and in preparation for the development of it's new Disability Action Plan.

The Draft Disability Policy is to be adopted by Council on 5 December 2011.

Have Your Say until Monday 28 November 2011

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-11 10:51:28 +1100

You can have your say in a variety of ways!

Simply provide feedback online or attend a community information session!

Community information sessions will be held on Monday 14 November 2011 (4-5:30pm) or Tuesday 22 November 2011 (6 - 7.30pm) at Emerald Hill Library.

Greening Port Phillip Street Tree Planting Community Feedback

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-11-04 15:55:13 +1100

We want to know what you think about year one of our street tree planning program so we can make improvements for the future. Please take a moment to fill in the Greening Port Phillip Street Tree survey. It only takes 5 minutes.

Pick up a bucket and adopt a tree!

You can make a difference, by adopting and watering a tree in your street or local area. All you need to do is water your tree weekly; using greywater from your shower, bathtub, sink and washing machine (using biodegradable detergents).

Send in stories and photos of your favourite adopted trees and we will be sure to share them! Please email to Alison Breach abreach@portphillip.vic.gov.au

To find out more visit

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/adoptatree

For more information contact Alison on 9209 6587 or email abreach@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Have Your Say on the future of our laneways

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-10-05 15:59:52 +1100

Council has developed an Activating Laneways Strategy to map laneways, identify areas for potential change and provide a framework for future activity in them.

Thank you to everyone who participated and provided comments. Online feedback has now closed and a full summary of public comments is now available to view.

The Activating Laneways Strategy has been adopted by Council.

For more information, contact Marc Basilio, on 9209 6517 or email mbasilio@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Latest

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-09-29 14:15:16 +1000

The electronic copy of the Emerald Hill Vision is now available to view. You can also click here for the pdf version of the Emerald Hill Vision or visit the library to view all related documents.

Turville Place Reserve and Graham St Overpass

Have Your Say Coordinator — 2011-09-28 15:57:44 +1000

Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback on the Draft Precinct Plan for the Turville Place Reserve and Graham Street Overpass. Overall respondents were keen to see improvements to the Turville Place Reserve Graham Street Overpass precinct. A summary of feedback is now available.

Implementation of Stage 1 works will occur early 2012.

For more information on this project please contact Georgia Richards – Project Manager on (03) 9209 6777 or grichard@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Findings from previous consultations

A summary of the key issues discussed at the consultation sessions are as follows:

1. The Reserve is mainly used as a thoroughfare for people walking between Bay Street and the light rail tram stop. It is also a popular route for children walking to Port Melbourne Primary School.
2. The Reserve is valued by the local community as a piece of open space within a highly urbanised environment.
3. Noise from the Graham Street overpass, unclean areas under the bridge, conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles at crossing points and a lack of maintenance of the Reserve were brought up as key issues.
4. Suggested improvements for the Reserve include:

Better defined pedestrian routes through the Reserve to limit conflicts between pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
-Lighting along pedestrian routes to improve safety at night;
-New large tree planting;
-Garden bed planting;
-Improved seating;
-Upgrade to the basketball court (under the bridge);
-A mural or artwork;
-General clean-up and the addition of colour/artwork under the bridge and skate area.

For more information to date visit the Parks and Open Spaces project page.