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A PENINSULA Health staff member at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Picture: Supplied
Vaccine rollout ramps up MORE than half of Frankston’s residents aged 15 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to data published last week, 50.5 per cent of residents inside the Frankston local government area have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A little under 81 per cent of residents have received at least one dose. In neighbouring Mornington Peninsula Shire, more than 88 per cent of
residents aged 15 plus have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. 83.9 per cent have in Kingston. As of 7 October there are 138 active cases of COVID-19 among Frankston residents. Peninsula Health undertook a “vaccination walk-in blitz” at four of its vaccination clinics last week. It focused on administering the Moderna vaccine to people aged between 12 and 59.
Survey says.... FRANKSTON Council has posted an improved result in its 2021 community satisfaction survey. 811 residents were interviewed for the annual survey. The results read that satisfaction with council’s overall performance was recorded at 6.71 out of 10, in the “good” category. South-eastern region councils in Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, and the Mornington Peninsula averaged a satisfaction score of 6.70. The statewide average was 6.92. Frankston Council says that the results are the best it has received in a decade - the mayor Kris Bolam calling them an endorsement of the new council. At the last local government elections, all councillors were replaced with the exception of Cr Bolam. “Continually delivering the best outcomes for residents is at the heart of our services, advocacy and engagement. While these results are heartening, we know there’s work to do and will always strive for the best for the Frankston City community,” he said.
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From 15 October, all authorised workers will require a first COVID-19 vaccine dose to work onsite. Authorised workers must be fully vaccinated by 26 November. Workers in construction, freight, healthcare, aged care, and education must follow previously given Chief Health Officer directions on vaccination. Vaccine appointments can be booked by calling the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “it is pleasing to see that our current council have been able to increase their performance in serving our community especially in such difficult times. I’m proud to work hand in hand with a passionate and committed council to make Frankston better than it has ever been now and in the future.” The annual survey was conducted by Metropolis Research. In previous years it has been conducted by JWS Research.
Suspension over FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes (pictured below) has returned to work after a one month suspension. Cr Hughes’ suspension ran for one month beginning on 31 August. Cr Hughes was suspended after the conclusion of arbitration between himself and Frankston Council. The arbiter found that Cr Hughes had committed four acts of misconduct after he made social media posts criticising council decisions and spending (“Rebel councillor suspended over Facebook posts” The Times 31/8/21).