CoraltRoss

CoralTRoss

9835 7842 or 0438 005 225

coral.ross@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Cr Coral Ross

DECEMBER 2018

Gardiner Ward

Visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/off-leash-parks for more information about the requirements for using an off-leash area.

Boroondara has many great spaces where you can take your dog for a run off the leash.

They are the perfect place to soak in the summer sunshine, enjoy our beautiful parklands and get some exercise. With six off-leash areas in Gardiner Ward alone, you are sure to find one nearby.If you decide to take your dog to the park remember you can help everyone to have a good time by following some simple rules as a responsible dog owner:

§ Always carry a leash with you.

§ Keep your dog in eye sight at all times.

§ Ensure your dog responds immediately to your voice commands.

§ Remember, some people can feel threatened by dogs, even if you think yours is friendly, always keep control of your dog around other people and animals.

§ Always carry a plastic bag with you and pick up after your dog.

Play nicely in off-leash reserve

More information visit www.accesshc.org.au

Old Scotch Football Club (OSFC) is among the first of six sporting clubs in Boroondara to complete the Inclusive Clubs program.

The Inclusive Clubs project is a partnership project between Access Health and Community, City of Boroondara, Manningham City Council, Leisure Networks and Women’s Health East. The project included facilitated workshops aimed at creating safe, equal and respectful environments for all club members.

At the conclusion of the workshops, OSFC have received assistance from an Access Health and Community Health Practitioner to help develop and implement an inclusion plan.

The Inclusive Clubs project will continue to be rolled out in 2018/19.

Sporting clubs for everyone

A message from your CouncillorDear Neighbour

It has been a busy year and a lot has happened in the last few months in the Gardiner Ward.

This newsletter contains a story on the public housing site at Bills Street, Hawthorn. An open morning was held in September and we are still waiting for the Victorian Government to release detailed plans for the site.

Council remains opposed to the sale of any public land to pay for public housing. We believe the site should remain as public housing. We are especially concerned at this land being sold when part of it was given by the former City of Hawthorn for housing for single women and the remainder sold for housing for the aged. We are disappointed that the generosity of the former City is being used for gain.

The University of Melbourne’s Hawthorn campus is next door to the public housing. The University has declared the land surplus to its needs and has invited tenders for the site. Council has put in a confidential bid for the site with the intention of turning the area into open space.

The land is publicly owned and it would be disappointing if it is sold to a private developer instead of remaining in public hands.

Last month I had the privilege of attending the 60th birthday celebration of the Hawthorn Community Chest. This is an amazing local community charity of residents and business people which has raised money and made a difference to hundreds of local people and families. I would like to thank and congratulate the Chest for all they have done for local families since 1958.

This Christmas I encourage you to shop locally. We are also lucky to have the Boroondara Farmers Market in Auburn Road, Hawthorn. It is a great place to stock up on your Christmas fare and speak to the producer. The Christmas Market will be on 15 December from 8am to1pm.

Finally, for those who have been studying this year, I wish you all the best with your results. To everyone, have a safe and happy festive season.

With best wishes

Coral

To learn more about these activities, as well as services to support you and information on staying healthy and happy in Boroondara visit: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/add-life.

Did you know that the new Over 55s section on our website allows you to search over 500 activities, events and services in your area?

On the website you’ll find many opportunities to increase your fitness, expand your knowledge, explore your creativity, make new friends, have great experiences and enhance your life at home.

What’s on in Camberwell

§ Learn something new at Bowen Street Community Centre’s Community Library, where you can swap and borrow books on a variety of interesting topics.

§ Make new friends at the Probus Club of Chatham, where members meet regularly to enjoy experiences, outings and lunches together.

With the warmer weather just around the corner, which activity will you take on this summer?

Add life to your years

More information visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/hehgs or contact Strategic Planning on 9278 4815.

As part of the Municipal Wide Heritage Gap Study, the draft Hawthorn East Heritage Gap Study has identified 19 individually significant properties, eight heritage precincts and two heritage precinct extensions for inclusion in the Heritage Overlay.

In mid-2018, all residents in the Hawthorn East locality were invited to provide feedback as part of the preliminary consultation process. Council received a total of 115 submissions.

Council officers have reviewed the feedback and will present a report to the

Urban Planning Special Committee (UPSC) for consideration in the near future. Affected and adjoining property owners/occupiers and anyone who provided feedback will have the opportunity to address the UPSC in support of their feedback.

The UPSC will decide whether to adopt, commence, defer or abandon the draft study.

Update on Hawthorn East Heritage Gap Study

The Department of Health and Human Services recently sought feedback on their updated plans for the Bills Street public housing site in Hawthorn.

Local residents who attended the site walk event on 22 September continued to be very concerned and opposed to the development, especially with the scale and height of the proposed development and the sale of public land to private developers. The residents also asked for clarity in the process and further information on the architectural plan.

Council adopted an Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the site in July 2017 and will review the updated plans against our adopted UDF.

DHHS is planning to conduct further community consultation on the refined concept plan in early 2019.

To keep up-to-date with the project visit www.vhhsba.vic.gov.au/housing-and-infrastructure/bills-street-hawthorn.

Update on public housing redevelopment - Bills Street, Hawthorn

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More information: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/christmas

Come along on Sunday 9 December from 6pm to Bowen Gardens in Camberwell to enjoy the annual Camberwell South Anglican Church Multicultural Carols.

This year, the Salvation Army Band will be performing the carols along with some performances in Mandarin and French.

There will also be other entertainment and activities on the night including a sausage sizzle, food and drink stands, petting zoo, face painting, balloon sculpting and an ice cream van.

The carols have been running since 2013 with help from many volunteers and sponsors, including the Rotary Club of Balwyn and the City of Boroondara through its community grants.

Multicultural carols at Bowen Gardens

By participating, you’ll be in with a chance to win one of 10 shopping vouchers worth $100 each.

Our local traders are transforming their stores into a magical place for you to shop this festive season.

We need your help to pick the winner of the best Christmas decorations in our annual competition. All you need to do is:

§ Visit www.instagram.com

§ Search for #BoroondaraChristmas § Like your favourite decoration.

Vote for your favourite Christmas decoration and win

There is no better place to shop for your Christmas feast than the Boroondara Farmers Market. Purchase premium free-range turkey, Christmas cakes, the freshest cherries and other goodies from Victorian farmers and producers.

The market will be held on Saturday 15 December from 8am to 1pm at Patterson Reserve, Hawthorn. For extra Christmas cheer, Santa will make an appearance and there will be entertainment and treats for kids.

And while you’re out and about, be sure to explore the shopping villages dotted throughout the Gardiner Ward where you can shop locally while supporting local small business owners and jobs.

Visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/christmas for more information on Christmas in Boroondara, including market dates and events.

Christmas is the time to shop local