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“I love them”: businesses express support for Errol St greening
Many Errol St retailers support new street greening and seating measures recently introduced to North Melbourne, with some suggesting possible improvements and additional initiatives to enhance Errol St’s “village” feel.
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“Worst electoral system in the country?” Warnings sent to agents after 2020 election probe
A City of Melbourne councillor has conceded that it “might just take the prize for the worst electoral system in the country” after 20 real estate agents were warned following an investigation into the 2020 election.
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Demolition of old Kensington Community Recreation Centre begins
Bulldozers have moved in to demolish the old Kensington Community Recreation Centre (KCRC), making way for the $42 million revamped version set for completion in late 2023.
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Damaged tree an “insidious” act of vandalism
The City of Melbourne is keeping an eye on the health of a street side tree in North Melbourne after it was believed to have been poisoned earlier this year.
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Councillors call on state government to progress West Melbourne vision
The City of Melbourne used its first ever meeting in West Melbourne on March 15 to call on Minister for Planning Richard Wynne to sign off an amendment that would progress the West Melbourne Structure Plan ahead of the State Election.
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Errol St businesses divided over pop-up greenery and seats
Errol St will soon have more seats and trees thanks to a pop-up trial run by the City of Melbourne (CoM) and the North & West Melbourne Precinct Association (NWMPA).
Read MoreResidents give Hawke St linear park consultation “a gold star”
Despite initial concerns with the design for a new linear park along Hawke St, locals are giving the City of Melbourne (CoM) “a gold star” for its consultation with the community so far.
Read MoreCouncil meetings to go local in 2022
The City of Melbourne is bringing Town Hall to its people in 2022 by hosting monthly Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meetings in a different neighbourhood throughout the course of the year.
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New representation for Parkville Gardens
Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens and Member for Melbourne Ellen Sandell will soon be the new MP for Parkville Gardens after the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) set new boundaries for the state seat of Melbourne.
Read MoreCouncil sends statement on violence against women
The City of Melbourne has pledged to improve women’s safety and participation in its latest violence against women strategy.
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