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Park with Lions FLINDERS and Red Hill Lions Laurie Phillips and John Mannix, pictured, enjoy their roles as parking assistants at the Red Hill Market and the Red Hill Show. The pair will be back at work in their hi-vis vests on Saturday 6 November when the first Red Hill Market for many months opens for business. The $5 fee at the gate goes to charities and community causes.
Convenient move VISITORS to Red Hill Mechanics Hall will be able to “spend a penny” in comfort soon with works starting on toilets to replace those that were condemned. Timber decking will lead out from the hall to three male, three female and one all-accessibilities toilet, as well as a cleaner’s room. The toilets have been designed to fit in with the aesthetics of the community hall to improve the overall appear-
ance of the building, the shire said. Access to the building will be improved, as well as new, more accessible parking and a concrete path. A new water tank will replace the old tank but in a different location. Cr David Gill said community input would help make this a “practical and useful facility for a long time to come”. “We are excited to provide these much needed new facilities to a wellused community hall,” he said. “It will mean the hall will better accommodate the needs of community groups, event organisers and residents.” Cr Gill said it would be “very exciting for the community to use the improved facilities when we open up again and can attend events and activities at the Red Hill Mechanics Hall”. The works were due to start this week and continue through to February – weather and COVID-safe guidelines permitting. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/redhillmechall
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is one 13 Australian municipalities certified as a carbon neutral business after meeting the requirements of the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations. The shire’s carbon neutral policy adopted in 2016 confirmed a commitment to operate with zero net emissions by 2021 and become certified as carbon neutral. Since introducing the policy, the shire's total emissions have been reduced by about 16,679 tonnes CO2-e, 36 per cent of the previous emissions. “I could not be happier and prouder to share the news that the shire is now operating with zero net emissions, fulfilling our commitment to becoming carbon neutral,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said. “Climate change is a global issue affecting everyone. We prioritise local offset projects and seek out Victorian offset projects where available. Our offsetting activities have contributed to reducing emissions in New South Wales, Queensland, abroad in India and China, as well as preserving and enhancing biodiversity in Victoria. “We can still do more and we are committed to doing even more. This is just the beginning for us.” Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions included keeping an emissions inventory, limiting emissions where possible by making new buildings energy efficient, reducing the need to travel and reducing waste, implementing best value actions to reduce emissions, and offsetting residual emissions by funding projects that reduce emissions locally, nationally and internationally. The shire has reduced emissions by installing LED street lights and installing rooftop solar panels and energy efficient lighting, heating and air-conditioning in buildings. It has also required its supply chain to reduce emissions, buys carbon neutral products and has diverted more waste from landfill and captures landfill gas.
JOE Oliver offers free legal advice at the Street Law Coffee Van.
Coffee with legal advice PENINSULA Community Legal Centre’s Street Law project is continuing its mission despite the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and amid concerns its money will dry up at the end of the year. The van delivering free legal services, free coffee and material aid will be back on the road at the end of this month. The Street Law philosophy is to deliver free legal services when and where its clients need them. Discussing legal issues in this environment is comforting to those who, apart from needing legal assistance, have urgent material needs, the project’s street lawyer Joe Oliver said. “The service is a matter of principle, a duty of care – rather than being performed solely for remuneration. It’s becoming increasingly relevant and necessary with the increasing need for community legal services.” Mr Oliver says COVID-19 had exacerbated inequality in the community, with more people with financial and legal problems and more who cannot afford a lawyer. “We aim to provide clients with a holistic service that includes refreshments, legal health checks, advice and referrals,” he said. “We also have a community worker who can provide connections to non-legal services over issues, such as housing, and a wide array of social issues.” To find out the Street Law coffee van’s schedule call the centre on 9783 3600 or visit pclc.org.au
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