Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
Residents call for council to hit “pause” on greening Roden St
In a last-ditch effort to have the City of Melbourne reconsider its Roden St greening initiative, which will see several native trees replaced, a group of local residents is calling on the council to conduct further ecological studies.
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Royal Park stakeholders caught off-guard by council’s carpark sale
Following the City of Melbourne’s recent sale of its Little Collins St car park to billionaire Justin Hemmes, Lord Mayor Nick Reece hinted that the money raised would be used to fund capital works initiatives at Royal Park.
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Further support for retrofitting public housing towers as “ground lease model” confirmed
Despite two studies confirming the benefits of retrofitting Melbourne’s public housing towers, the Victorian Government is pressing ahead with its demolition plan following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Delivery of Hawke Street Linear Park pushed back
Despite the City of Melbourne aiming to commence work on the Hawke Street Linear Park in 2024, the project delivery has been stymied by “complexities” posed by the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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QVM traders to strike again
Traders at Queen Victoria Market are preparing to strike for the second time due to increasing challenges posed by market management.
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Royal Park sporting field proposal sparks community concern
The City of Melbourne’s proposal for new sporting fields in Royal Park has left the community divided, with advocacy groups concerned that the park is under threat, while sporting associations are are backing the suggested changes.
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Hotham History Project’s Melbourne Streets
North and West Melbourne history group the Hotham History Project has embarked on one of its largest challenges to date, Melbourne Streets, a database that details the history of local streets in the area.
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City of Melbourne’s security push to improve safety
The City of Melbourne is set to begin a trial that will see security guards contracted to address “complex” on-street issues.
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Council’s plan for $2 swims this summer
The wheels have begun to turn on Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election promise to provide cheaper swims at public pools this summer.
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Council considers major greening works on Errol St
The City of Melbourne is exploring the option of partially closing Errol St in North Melbourne to make way for more green space.
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Have your say: North Melbourne Community Hub
The City of Melbourne wants to hear what local people’s opinions are on the North Melbourne Community Hub.
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Support for rezoned ETU building
The City of Melbourne has recommended that the Victorian Planning Minister considers an amendment that rezones the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) building in North Melbourne.
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Developers shortlisted to present Arden Central “master plans”
Four developers have been shortlisted to become the Victorian Government’s partner for the Arden Central precinct, sparking concerns among residents.
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The results are in: Nick Reece elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and will lead the City of Melbourne for the next four years.
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Up-and-coming rapper shot at North Melbourne rave
Police searched for gunman after a 20-year-old rapper died from gunshot wounds at a Halloween-themed rave in North Melbourne.
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Ceapal lists permit-approved Macaulay Walk site
Six months after the plans for Macaulay Walk were approved, the developer, Ceapal, has listed the property on the market.
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Victoria Police launches new CCTV initiative
North Melbourne Police Station is partnering with local communities across Melbourne’s inner-city to create a secure database of all of the locations of private and business-owned CCTV cameras.
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The last bank on Errol St is shutting shop
Commonwealth Bank Errol St will be closing its doors on Friday, November 15, sparking concerns for local businesses and residents.
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New permits are required in North Melbourne to combat 100-year flood events
The City of Melbourne has endorsed changes to its planning scheme for flood-affected areas to ensure future developments are more resilient.
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Macaulay planning inertia continuing to prove costly
Residents and planning experts say developers are being given free rein in Macaulay and that the state government’s slow progress in legislating long overdue planning controls is already having lasting negative impacts on the precinct.
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