Politics
“Turn off the lights”: ongoing frustration over floodlit ovals in Royal Park
Friends of Royal Park has again urged the City of Melbourne to take decisive action to address concerns over excessive night-time lighting at the park’s sporting ovals, accusing the council of breaching its own commitment to preserve Royal Park’s “dark space” status.
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“As part of good governance”: call for overhaul of City of Melbourne’s electoral rules as councillors back review
Melbourne’s councillors have voted to formally request a sweeping review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001, taking a significant first step towards reforming an electoral system long criticised as opaque, outdated and unrepresentative.
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Council to begin works on Lygon St footpath upgrades
The City of Melbourne will soon begin upgrading Lygon St’s tired footpaths with new bluestone between Queensberry and Elgin streets to improve safety and amenity.
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Council’s plans for $2 swims makes a splash at Carlton Baths
Lord Mayor Nick Reece visited the Carlton Baths to talk to Melbourne communities about how to stay safe this summer, following the City of Melbourne’s unanimous approval of a $2 Pool Splash initiative for outdoor pools in Carlton and North Melbourne at the December 10 council meeting.
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Nick Reece sworn in as 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 was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
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Voices for Melbourne’s comprehensive plan for East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville
Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella, who is leading the resident-led campaign Voices for Melbourne, says more pocket parks, greater heritage protection and support for La Mama Theatre are among the key themes of its agenda for the inner-city.
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The two best mates wanting to bring a fresh voice to the City of Melbourne
With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and public health, the two best mates who are behind the councillor-only ticket Innovate Melbourne are looking to approach local government a little differently if elected in October.
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City of Melbourne unveils plan for workers’ memorial
The City of Melbourne has sought expressions of interest for a new workers' memorial to honour those who have lost their lives on the job.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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New bike lanes set to be rolled out in Grattan St
Council approves plan to demolish bowls club cottage for green space
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