Ordinary Meeting - 13 February 2013
10. MAYOR'S REPORT Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Lisa Ruffell, tabled a report on her attendance at the following meetings and events:
Attended interviews with Bendigo Advertiser, ABC Radio, ABC TV, WIN News and RPH Vision Australia Radio. Met with various residents and groups regarding a range of issues. Attended consultation meeting for 110 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo. Attended lunch with Councillors from Campaspe Shire Council. Attended and spoke at the Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Goornong and Huntly Australia Day Community Celebration. Attended the Bendigo Business Council’s lunch with Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications & Digital Economy. Chaired Presentation and Strategy Councillors’ Forum. Attended the White Hills & East Bendigo Heritage Study Steering Committee meeting. Met with Professor Hal Swerissen, Pro Vice Chancellor (Regional), La Trobe University. Met with General Manager of Mandulay Mine. Attended and spoke at the official unveiling the opening of Luxaflex Window Fashions Showroom. Chaired the Loddon Campaspe Councils Forum. Attended the Whipstick Ward Forum. Attending meeting with VicRoads representatives. Chaired Planning and Implementation Forum. Attended and spoke at the Australia Post AFL Community Camp Civic Welcome - Carlton Football Club. Attended the Carlton Football Club Sportsmen’s night Dinner. Attended Council Plan Workshop. Attended the Councillors’ and Executive Dinner. Met with residents regarding various issues at the monthly ‘Mayor’s Open Office’ session. Participated in photo opportunity with resident Ern Davey regarding speed issues in Myrtle Road, Ascot. Attended and spoke at the launch of the Redevelopment of Howard Place - Bendigo newest urban space. Attended and spoke at the Regional Launch of Project Compassion 2013 - Caritas Australia. Met with Steve Tinker, Area General Manager, Telstra Countrywide.
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