Whitehorse News May 2022

WHITEHORSE NEWS

May 2022

Whitehorse talents in full bloom Congratulations to staff from Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team who helped design and construct the ‘Resilience’ show garden, which won a Silver Medal at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. More on page 4.

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Whitehorse News distribution trial

Reusable goods collection

Budget 2022/23

Sustainable street lights

Donate items from the comfort of your home.

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Read more about Council’s annual budget.

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Council is replacing 648 street lights with energy-efficient globes. Page 13

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Mayor’s message Cr Tina Liu

With the upcoming Federal Election on May 21, Council has been continuing our focus on advocating for the interests of our Whitehorse residents.

I’ve met with a number of MPs and candidates to let them know what’s important to Whitehorse and have secured a number of bipartisan commitments, including for a headspace youth mental health facility in Box Hill, and funding for much-needed upgrades to Mirrabooka Reserve.

Irrespective of the outcome of the Federal election, we look forward to working with our local Federal members for great local outcomes.

This month, we welcome your feedback on our Proposed Budget 2022/23. Council’s $216 million Budget is a reflection of considered investment in exciting new facilities, as well as commitment to the ongoing delivery of vital community services while continuing to support our city through its post-pandemic recovery. The Budget proposes $182 million for services and $98 million for Capital Works projects. We will be investing in high quality services and infrastructure in a financially responsible way and value your submissions on the proposed plan.

Vibrant artworks bring a pop of colour to local primary school Whitehorse Primary School recently unveiled a giant mural that has transformed the space and brightened the days of students and teachers.

warming.”

The mural was conceived through the Artists in School program, which is funded by Whitehorse City Council.

Whitehorse Primary School worked with artist Happy Decay to create the colourful mural.

Students were involved in the entire process, from co-designing the imagery to painting the final artwork.

“Not only did the mural uplift our space, but it connected our community, allowing students, parents and friends of Whitehorse to contribute to the artwork,” said Art Specialist Teacher Megan Cousins.

“The response to the mural has been overwhelmingly positive.

Seeing the bright smiles on student’s faces when they walk into school now is heart-

 More information www.boxhilltownhall.com .au/discover/get-involved/ artists-schools

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May 2022

Whitehorse News distribution trial update

The 2022 federal election has been called

In November 2021, we trialled a new way to distribute the print version of Whitehorse News.

The federal election will take place on Saturday 21 May.

Our community told us that our previous letterbox distribution method was ineffective and people were missing out on receiving their copy of Whitehorse News.

For the past six months, residents have been able to get their print copy of Whitehorse News from local supermarkets and civic outlets.

As of April 2022, Whitehorse News is available at 13 supermarkets in the municipality. The most popular stands are at Burwood One and Box Hill Central, with Blackburn North and Vermont South Shopping Centre following close behind. We have also recently set up stands at Brentford Square Newsagency and Blackburn North Newsagency.

Tell us what you think We want to know the community thinks of this way of distributing Whitehorse News before we report the outcomes of the trial. Have you say by following the link below to complete a quick survey.

The survey closes on 30 May 2022.  More information yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-news

To find out where and how to vote and to have any other questions answered, visit the Australian Electoral Commission website or call them on 13 23 26.  More information www.aec.gov.au

Advocating for Whitehorse Heatherdale Reserve cricket nets extension Council is looking to expand the training facilities at Heatherdale Reserve by adding a fifth cricket net bay to the existing cricket net structure at the southern end of the sports fields.

The cricket net will be available for community use and the Heatherdale Cricket Club.

Since the existing cricket nets at Heatherdale Reserve were delivered in 2015/2016, the Heatherdale Cricket Club has expanded from 19 teams to 34 and requires additional training facilities to meet the needs of their expanding program.

Council is considering an application to the Victorian State Government’s Community Cricket Program for support to deliver this project. We are consulting with those who use or live near Heatherdale Reserve, but we also try to make quick applications when grant opportunities arise so we don’t miss out.

Image: Proposed location of the fifth cricket net bay at Heatherdale Reserve

Whitehorse welcomes bipartisan commitments to Headspace in Box Hill Council welcomes news of bipartisan election commitments to a new Headspace facility in Box Hill. These announcements follow strong advocacy from Whitehorse City Council for a new headspace facility in our city.

Headspace is a recognised and trusted service, providing support and early mental health intervention for young people aged 12-25. Demand already exceeds capacity at nearest headspaces in Knox and Hawthorn, leaving a critical gap in services for the young people of Whitehorse.

“Irrespective of the outcome of the Federal election, we look forward to working with our local Federal members for great local outcomes.

The support from both sides of politics reflects consistent and effective advocacy from Council for our community,” said Mayor Cr Tina Liu.

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Working for Whitehorse ‘Resilience’ is a team effort Whitehorse residents are fortunate enough to see the skilled handiwork of Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team every day in our streets, parks and gardens. This is possible through great learning and development opportunities for staff.

In early April, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show again presented an unmissable learning opportunity for relevant staff to hone existing and develop new skills. Council has been involved with the show through its membership of the Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV) for over 10 years.

In collaboration with the Tree & Shrub Growers Victoria Group, Council won a Silver medal for their show garden called ‘Resilience’, which was designed

by Acting Parks and Natural Environment Manager Steve Day. “People who are exposed to plants on a daily basis have improved resilience and ability to cope with day-to-day stress,

which results in higher levels of general health and wellbeing.

Although having exposure to green spaces in an urban environment can be difficult, ‘Resilience’ demonstrates how an urban garden can be attractive, inviting and easy to maintain,” said Steve.

“It aims to inspire people to surround themselves with nature where possible to improve their health, mindset and ability to bounce back. The garden also demonstrates how using a variety of complementary plant species in your home can make your garden more resilient to pest and disease attacks, drought and the effects of climate change.”

Constructing the show garden was a big effort, led by Whitehorse’s landscape and nursery team.

garden. It was important to make sure you couldn’t see any pots to make it look like everything was planted in the ground!”

Peter Roggenbucke – Nursery Team Member

Alex Penso - Acting Open Space Team Leader

Peter started working at the Whitehorse nursery 20 years ago. He is involved in all aspects of the nursery operations, with a focus on plant maintenance, dispatching orders, integrated pest management and plant potting.

Alex is the Acting Team Leader for the Horticulture and Landscape Team. He has been working for Council in various capacities since 2008.

“I started as a volunteer and loved it from the moment I began. Our team is like a family,” said Peter.

Peter has been involved in constructing every show garden since Whitehorse began collaborating with Tree Shrubs and Growers Victoria.

“The exhibition features plants from a range of nurseries with the NGIV,” said Peter.

“My role this year was to help organise the plants that arrived from all the different nurseries into the correct locations where they were designed in the show

“I supervise the nursery and help organise the work for the landscape team, writing up jobs. For example, there might be a park where we’re doing a landscaping job – I’ll measure up the garden bed and see what plants we need,” said Alex While Alex worked on other show gardens during his apprenticeship, ‘Resilience’ is his first show garden since 2013.

“Steve organised and designed everything and we went off his plan, setting up and building the whole site. There were long hours and it was full on, but the guys did a great job and it turned out really well.”

Think Local Buy Local – The Boomerang Dollar Did you know that approximately 70 per cent of Australians have owned or worked in a small business at some stage in their lives?

Small business owners tend to have a strong connection with their local communities.

They donate to school fairs and community events and have long been recognised as a source of employment and neighbourhood character- after all, many people’s

first employer was a small business owner.

As a community, we can be the turnaround for our local economy.

During the past two years, many businesses have had to pivot and rethink their offerings.

They have had to negotiate lockdowns, density levels and the ever-changing restrictions whilst developing their products. Often, they are the support for families, staff and community groups but themselves lack the time for self-care.

For each dollar spent with a small business, 42 cents is reinvested back into the local communitythis is what is termed the ‘boomerang dollar’.

To find local stockists and service providers check out the Whitehorse Supporting Local Map and encourage your local businesses to submit their details to be included.

Choose to spend your dollars with the small businesses in our community, because shopping local is everyone’s business!  More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-open-business

Image: Mont Albert Village

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May 2022

Let’s talk about waste Council is considering separating waste services from the general rates charge and itemising the rates notice to improve transparency. These separated items will be called a Waste Service Charge. 73 out of 79 Councils in Victoria already have a Waste Service Charge.

The cost of providing waste services is rising faster than Council’s rates revenue. Council could face a revenue gap of up to $20 million over the next 10 years. This will impact Council’s ability to provide other services such as playgrounds, festivals and sporting facilities.

In the first year of a Waste Service Charge, there can be no increase in the total amount of revenue raised by Council for waste services.

Overall, the general rates charge will be reduced to reflect the amount being charged as the Waste Service Charge. The rates for individual properties will change depending on the Waste Service Charge.

We invite our community to have their say:

The proposal is to eliminate the extra bin invoice and put all waste charges on the annual Rate Notice. Instead of having one general rate fee as we do now, the Rate Notice would be itemised. It would include separate charges for general rates, Public Waste Service, Kerbside Waste Service and supplementary bin charges. The proposal would also mean that properties are charged the same fee for the same service.

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The introduction of the Waste Service Charge is yet to be decided on

by Council. At this stage, we want to get more detailed feedback on the proposal and gain a deeper understanding of our community’s needs.

Your feedback will be used to develop a set of recommendations on the Waste Service Charge implementation. There is a genuine opportunity for the community to influence Council’s decision-making about the design and implementation of any waste charge.

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Talk to us at one of the engagement pop-ups Email directly to the Project Officer at Simon.Kinsey@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

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Wednesday 4 May from 6.30pm-8.30pm (online)

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The consultation is open until 16 May. To provide your feedback or register for a workshop, please visit the Your Say page.  More information yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/the-rising-cost-of-waste

Investment and Economic Development Strategy Whitehorse City Council is inviting our community, businesses and stakeholders to contribute to the development of the Investment and Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027. Council will be undertaking the following engagement activities: ■

Establishing a local Economic Development Reference Group

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For further information and to find out how to be involved in this exciting opportunity, follow the link below.  More information www.wbiz.com.au

Have your say Share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you!

Register as a user on Your Say Whitehorse to receive notifications of new consultations.

To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au We want to hear from you – have your say today!

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New pavilions open for all to enjoy Council is excited to have opened two new sporting pavilions recently.

The revamped Elgar Park South Pavilion was officially opened by the Mayor on Thursday 17 March.

The new pavilion at Terrara Park in Vermont South opened on 31 March 2022.

The new pavilion is elevated to meet Melbourne Water flood level requirements and support views to the unique field layouts. Additionally, it features: ■ Covered spectator viewing areas ■ Multi-purpose spaces ■ A kitchen and canteen ■ Player and referee amenities ■ Store rooms

The new pavilion replaces the old South pavilion which serviced cricket and football clubs well, but had reached the end of its useful life. The multipurpose pavilion meets the needs of our community whose participation in sporting clubs and sports across Whitehorse has risen substantially over the years.

The new Pavilion has a flexible design that comprises: ■ Four female-friendly change rooms ■ A multi-purpose room ■ A kitchen/canteen ■ Umpires rooms ■ First aid rooms ■ Public toilets ■ A covered viewing area.

The grounds at Elgar Park South are enjoyed by Box Hill North Super Kings Cricket Club, Box Hill North Football Club and the Eastern Ultimate Frisbee Association. The new pavilion, however, will provide and expand opportunities for other community groups to use the facilities and not just the existing tenant groups. It is also hoped to attract more women into local sport.

The design and scope has been developed to future-proof the pavilion to cater for a wider range of sporting codes. The pavilion services seven soccer pitches (winter), three cricket ovals (summer), cricket nets and playground facilities, supported by car parking, pedestrian paths and established native vegetation landscapes.

The flexible design meets functional requirements of tenant clubs, female friendly amenities and broader community use.

Reusable goods collection Do you have quality used items in good condition that you no longer need?

‘Homecycle’ is a convenient new service that gives residents the opportunity to donate reusable goods without leaving the comfort of their home.

Our service will pick up preloved clothes and household items and donate them to local charities and organisations to be reused and repurposed.

From 1 April to 30 June 2022, Whitehorse residents can book one collection per household. Goods need only be left outside your front door in a box or a bag.

“Council is committed to waste reduction and our Homecycle collection is one of the many ways we are diverting waste from landfill. It also ensures good quality items reaches those who could benefit from them most,” Cr Prue Cutts said.

“Donating items to charity not only benefits others, it also helps to prevent unsightly mounds of goods being left outside collection points and around charity bins, which is illegal. Items left outside in the weather are likely to be thrown out, with charities having to incur the cost to dispose of them,” she said.

“Donating reusable goods also reduces the environmental impact caused by the production of new materials,” Cr Cutts added.

Charity and support relief organisations such as the Eastern Emergency Relief Centre will benefit from your donated items, with only items that are in good, clean condition accepted (up to eight items no larger than 2 cubic metres).

Clothing, shoes, handbags, blankets, manchester, kitchenware, sporting goods, toys, small electrical goods with a cord (kettle, toaster, microwave, hair dryer/ straightener/curler, radio, laptop, sewing machines, food processor) are among items suitable for collection.

The pavilion also has environmentallysustainable design features, including: ■ Stormwater and water initiatives, using collected rainwater for toilet flushing ■ Solar power initiatives ■ Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems ■ Maximum opportunities for natural lighting and ventilation Stay tuned for an update on the new Walker Park pavilion in the June edition of Whitehorse News!

Larger household items such as whitegoods, nonreusable furniture, scrap metal and mattresses are unsuitable for collection and can be picked up through Council’s hard waste service or taken to the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre.

All electrical items are sent to a local partner electrical recycling facility, where the items are broken down and recycled into new materials.

Visit the website to arrange a pick-up or to see what items are suitable for collection.  More information www.homecycle.com.au

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International Nurses Day International Nurses Day (IND) is held annually on 12 May to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide.

This year’s theme, ‘Nurses: A Voice to Lead’, focuses on the need to protect, support and invest in the nursing profession to strengthen health systems around the world.

Over the past two years, both teams of nurses have worked tirelessly and shown a great deal of adaptability, resilience and professionalism to provide a great vital service to our community.

At Whitehorse City Council, we have a team of highly-educated and experienced nurses who provide immunisations and Maternal and Child Health Services. The Immunisation service offers free vaccines in order to protect children and adults from communicable diseases. Our nurses administer over 18,000 vaccinations per year across four Council venues and local secondary schools.

Our Maternal and Child Health staff offer support, advice and guidance on the

Image: Maternal Child Health team members from Burgess Family Centre

Another great year for the Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee

12 dedicated young people are selected every year to be a WYRC member and volunteer their time and energy to support young people aged 12-25 in the local community. In 2021, WYRC focus areas included the themes of respect, inclusion, diversity and health and wellbeing.

Join us for this year’s Whitehorse Women’s Forum to be headlined by award-winning journalist and best-selling author Tracey Spicer AM. Spicer, who is a passionate advocate for gender equality, will share stories about the resilience of women and girls she has met over the course of her 30-year media career, highlighting what we can all do in our own homes, communities and workplaces to achieve equality.

In keeping with this year’s theme of ‘resilient women’, she will be joined by guest speakers, consultant and psychotherapist Jen Thompson, who will discuss how to create a ‘resilience plan’, and Rosalyn Sandwell, of Healthability, who will highlight services and supports available to women.

The Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee (WYRC) 2021 successfully presented their Annual Report to Council on Monday 28 March 2022.

This report is an impressive account of all the amazing things that the volunteer committee achieved in their year together. From their successful Reach the Peak Summit online forum to training sessions and consultations – including the development of their annual survey – the 2021 committee achieved an incredible amount during another year of lockdowns.

Whitehorse Women’s Forum

health and development of their children aged one week to 4 years of age.

Specific youth issues included International students, respectful relationships and consent, gender equity and LGBTIAQ+ and social media and body image.

Council has formally acknowledged the hard work of the WYRC 2021 and endorsed the WYRC 2022 to continue their important work. To read the full report, visit the link below.  More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-youth-representativecommittee

Discover the strategies for building resilience in your own life and walk away feeling motivated and empowered.

Each year, Council hosts the Women’s Forum as a way to promote the health and wellbeing of women in our community. This year’s event will be particularly timely given the many challenges faced by our community throughout the pandemic.

When: Wednesday 18 May, 6.30 to 9pm Where: Box Hill Town Hall Cost: $10, includes a two-course meal Registration: Bookings essential at the link below

 More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/events/ whitehorse-womens-forum

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Operational budget The $216 million operational budget contains services and initiatives that will contribute to the achievement of strategic directions specified in the Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision and Council Plan 2021-2025.

Key highlights include:  $22.34 million Kerbside Waste Services  $16.84 million Home and Community Services  $14.60 million Leisure and Recreation Services  $14.16 million Parks and Natural Environment (maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens)  $11.21 million Health and Family Services  $10.15 million Transformation  $9.79 million Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre (waste transfer station)  $9.49 million City Services (maintenance of footpaths, drains and roads, sustainability and depot operations)  $9.11 million Community Safety (Community Laws, parking, school crossings and emergency management)  $8.52 million City Planning and Development  $6.20 million Engineering and Investment  $5.69 million Libraries  $5.52 million Arts and Cultural Services  $5.09 million Project Delivery and Assets  $2.71 million Community Engagement and Development  $1.00 million Pandemic Response  $0.58 million Major Projects Council has taken every opportunity with this year’s budget to build and strengthen the Whitehorse way of life, enabling the community to get back to using Council facilities and services, and helping our local economy move towards recovery.

Proposed Budget 2022/2023 At its meeting on 26 April, Council endorsed its proposed budget for 2022/2023.

“The proposed budget reflects a renewed focus and commitment to growth, renewal and the delivery of projects and services, all while continuing to support our city through its post-pandemic recovery,” said Whitehorse City Council Mayor Cr Tina Liu.

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Council Transformation The 2022/2023 Budget will continue to invest in transformation initiatives that will improve efficiencies, enhance customer experience and ensure long term financial sustainability of Council.

These initiatives include:  Reviewing our services to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and community alignment  Improving technology to support service delivery and customer experience  Working towards the possible introduction of a separate Waste Service Charge  Introducing the Food and Garden organics service  Optimising our land and property management to support community outcomes

This is a responsible budget. It strikes a good balance between ensuring Council continues to provide services and support to the community, and capital spending to support job growth, business and suppliers to help our local economy recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Capital works program Council’s capital works program focuses on the construction and renewal of assets in Whitehorse.

The 2022/23 Capital Works Program is budgeted to be $97.62 million, split between $46.31 million to renew and upgrade the city’s existing $3.68 billion community assets and $51.31 million for new and expanded assets.

COVID-19 and geo-political events have had significant impacts on the building and construction industry, leading to persistent supply chain disruptions that have resulted in shortages of materials and an increase in material costs. This capital budget is based on estimated costs known at the time of the budget and will continue to be monitored.

The Capital Works Program includes:  $67.79 million for land, buildings and building improvements  $8.04 million for plant and equipment  $5.84 million for roads, bridges and off street car parks  $5.03 million for parks, open space and streetscapes  $3.67 million for drainage improvements  $3.65 million for footpaths and cycleways  $3.59 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities

Have your say on the proposed budget Visit: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/budget

Rates The average rates will increase by 1.75% in 2022/23 in line with the Victorian Government’s Fair Go Rates System and will help fund our extensive Capital Works Program and ensures ongoing delivery of Council’s high quality services and programs.

Feedback will be received until Sunday 15 May. The Proposed budget is available to view at www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/Proposed-Budget Copies will also be made available at Whitehorse Civic Centre, Forest Hill Customer Service Centre and Box Hill Town Hall Customer Service Centre, and at the four Whitehorse library branches (Blackburn, Box Hill, Nunawading and Vermont South).

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The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole.

Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards.

Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.

Lake Ward

Mahoneys Ward

Denise Massoud – Deputy Mayor 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Mark Lane 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cootamundra Ward

Eley Ward

Elgar Ward

Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Amor Mexico Turns 18

Good governance opportunity abounds

I was pleased to join the Mayor, two of my Council colleagues and Eastern Metropolitan MP the Hon Bruce Atkinson to help celebrate the 18th Birthday of Amor Mexico, Blackburn.

I give significant attention to being Library Board Chair for the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.

Regional Library Corporations can’t continue after 2030, due to changes to the Local Government Act. In the next 8 years, there must be governance change. Entwined with choosing a new governance structure, there are many broader challenges. In my lifetime, we’ve shifted from equal library funding from state and local government to local government shouldering 80% of the cost base. When requirements like COVID check in marshals arise – which continued to apply to our libraries until 23 April – cost burdens escalate. Add in very strategic questions about best library services to meet priority community needs, and we face both complexity and opportunity. Over the 2022/23 year, you can expect to hear more about work on the WML strategy and governance transition.

While Alan and Amy To started their journey in Forest Hill, they relocated to larger premises in Blackburn on 13 January 2020.

This was a difficult time given COVID – like many Whitehorse businesses, they needed to adapt to survive the last few years.

Amy is a most energetic proprietor and was the catalyst for the installation of the seating, umbrellas and murals in the lane off South Parade. She also corralled a group of volunteers to paint the drab paling fence at the rear of a group of shops with a colourful flower mural.

The birthday event was also an opportunity to raise funds to invest in the Community Lane to make it an even better space for people visiting this precinct.

Old Orchard Primary Safety Fence Installed I was approached last year by Old Orchard Primary Principal Duncan Cant who was concerned about the safety of students coming out of the main gates straight on to the busy Koonung Road. Having grown up only three houses away, I know the spot and appreciated the traffic concerns.

I was pleased Council was able to find funds for the fence on the grounds of safety without the need of a Councillor Budget initiative, which would result in a level of delay and the risk associated.

Image: Cr Andrew Munroe with Amy To

Meanwhile, check out the free WML App via the App Store or Google Play. The ‘click and collect’ feature enables you to arrange the contactless collection of reserved items.

The ‘self-service’ feature allows you to borrow library books in branch using your mobile phone. Library staff are ready to help with using the App or other needs as you integrate our libraries into your life.

A different sort of governance opportunity exists on the Council of Blackburn English Language School on Eley Road. This is a small and agile School Council which partly reflects that the School community is constantly changing. Most students attend two terms only before transitioning to permanent schools. The School vibe benefits from a fantastic level of authentic inclusion. If you have a passion for good governance and diversity and would like to find out more about this School Council, please contact me.

I am thrilled the Food and Garden Organics service (disposing of food waste in the green Garden Bin) that I promised is commencing in July.

Removing food waste from landfill reduces methane emissions (which are 20 times more potent than CO2) from rotting rubbish.

Importantly, it is cheaper to process food waste and turn it into compost than to put it in landfill which is subject to a massive state government waste tax.

Soon, Council will be consulting the community about our future sustainability plans, as required by the State government.

This will be challenging. The ‘easy wins’ of Council’s existing climate plan, LED lights, solar panels on buildings, Green energy contracts etc. have been achieved. All public policy involves trading of choices. I’m convinced a holistic approach is needed.

If you consider the success our solar park lights and on-demand lights at ovals have had in helping people be active and social year round, our plans must be integrated to reduce environmental and financial costs while also improving liveability. Your input will be important. One of my ideas is to widen footpaths on major routes into shared paths shaded by trees and provide electric bikes for parking inspectors. Let the discussion commence!

Great to see local footy back. It was wonderful to join the Whitehorse Colts for their first club night and see kids and parents having fun together.

A huge thanks to all who work so hard for local sport.

Image: Cr Barker explaining the Food and Organics Service to Paddy

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Sparks Ward

Wattle Ward

Terrara Ward

Cr Tina Liu – Mayor 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Kingsley Ward

Walker Ward

Simpson Ward

Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Prue Cutts 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

On 8 April, Box Hill U3A celebrated their 30th Anniversary in Whitehorse.

A huge congratulations to Valerie Bourke and her dedicated volunteers. U3A is a volunteer organisation that runs group activities for people post working age: walking, exercise to crafts and science topics! Sadly I was unable to attend but many of our Mont Albert and Surrey Hills residents attend at Strabane Avenue Hall where Council recently invested in an outdoor area and shelter for members waiting to be picked up. I invite people to get involved; membership is very affordable. You can call the U3A Box Hill at 9898 3336.

At Mont Albert Reserve, the On Demand Lighting is now operational and will run from April to September from 5pm to 8.30pm, seven days a week, provided the oval is not being used by a sporting club.

We have recently concluded community consultation on whether the lights should be available in the mornings as well Council is reviewing the results and will make a decision soon. Lacrosse is back at Mont Albert Reserve this season as well.

Level Crossing Removal Project – the next line closure is in June. Council is supporting the Mont Albert Village and community with a variety of activations and supports for the traders. Get down and support them by buying a coffee, flowers, meat and fish, fruit and veg, your daily paper, post a parcel, dry cleaning, or get a haircut.

The Council budget is out for community consultation, so make sure you have your say.

Also have your say on the Waste Service Charge. Reminder that our Food and Organic Waste service starts on 1 July.

Whitehorse performing arts centre The construction zone of the new Whitehorse performing arts centre redevelopment is a hive of activity with large cranes, weighing up to 250 tonnes each, undertaking specialist work on the building structure. Over the next few months, the building foundations and two theatres will take shape as 287 precast concrete wall panels, 62 concrete support columns and large trusses are installed throughout the building footprint.

Halliday park movie night I attended the recent movie night at Halliday Park which was organised by Council. It was very well attended with an estimated 500 people enjoying the fine weather and the film. I understand Council is considering similar events in the future given the success of this one.

Nunawading Brickworks The former Nunawading Brickworks on Station Street has been busy recently, as the plan to develop a housing estate featuring nearly 200 2, 3, and 4 bedroom dwellings takes shape. This is Stage 1 of the development.

Council has recently received a proposal for the Stage 2 land on the corner of Station Street and Norcal Road. We plan to seek community feedback regarding Stage 2 of the development, so keep an eye out on yoursay. whitehorse.vic. gov.au to have your say soon.

Image: Anzac Day dawn service at Halliday Park

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With freedoms returning and life re-balancing, I was delighted to attend many community events recently.

These included the Mitcham Community House AGM; presentation nights for our premiers Heatherdale and Vermont Cricket Clubs; International Women’s Day events hosted by the VLGA and the Whitehorse Interfaith Network; Heatherdale Bowls Club happy hour; Heatherdale Pre-School fete; Heathmont Jets Juniors family night; Sports and Life Training forum; Heatherdale Community Action Group forum with Maroondah Council CEO discussing the Ringwood Metropolitan Activity Centre, and the VicRoads testing facility recently opened along Heatherdale Road, which has contributed to the huge influx of Learner drivers on our local roads. I also attended the highly anticipated official openings of the pavilions at Walker Park, Elgar Park and Terrara Park.

Did you know that Whitehorse has 175 playgrounds which are on a 10 year renewal program of $1.95 million p.a.? Did you also know we only have two adult outdoor fitness areas, at Heatherdale Reserve and Box Hill Aqualink? And we have no Seniors Exercise Parks? I am keen on improving passive recreation opportunities for all and am working on these two important issues! I recently organised a trip to Ivanhoe Seniors Exercise Park with a couple of Simpson Ward residents who gave it the thumbs up! Officers from both Whitehorse and Banyule were in attendance as well as U3A members from Nunawading.

Watch this space!

Please reach out should you have any queries or suggestions!

Image: Simpson Ward resident and Heatherdale Bowls Club member, Jenny, testing out the Ivanhoe Seniors Exercise Park equipment

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May 2022

Sustainable Living Week 2022 - 12 May to 22 May More fun and free events have now been announced for Sustainable Living Week 2022, to inspire you to live more sustainably.

Hear from engaging experts, learn new skills and enjoy getting back to nature. There is something for everyone.

Bookings are essential for all events.

For the full program of events and to book your tickets, visit the Sustainable Living Week website www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ sustainable-living

Come on a tour of Brickworks Burwood, to see why it has been described as the world’s most sustainable shopping centre.

The environmentally-friendly precinct has received the Living Building Challenge Petal Certification, the world’s most advanced measure of how sustainable a property is, and requires developments to have a net positive impact. Learn about the features that have made this possible.

Edible Forest Gardening Workshop

Gardening Masterclass with Jane Edmanson Saturday 21 May, 2pm-4:30pm Box Hill Town Hall Join popular gardening icon Jane Edmanson from ABC TV’s Gardening Australia for an afternoon of all things gardening. Jane will be joined by award-winning horticulturalist and landscape designer Carolyn Blackman who will discuss what to consider when designing your garden.

Creative Sustainability Workshops Box Hill Community Arts Centre (BHCAC)

The Wonder of Birds with Sean Dooley

Saturday 21 May, 9am-12pm Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct Cost: $10 Sunday 15 May, 9am-11am Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitors Centre Learn all about the birds in your neighbourhood in this engaging walk and talk. A guided walk with local volunteers will take you to see the birds in action, followed by a fascinating talk by BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley. Sean has a popular bird talkback segment on ABC Radio Melbourne, is an author, sought after speaker and a passionate birdwatcher.

Want to turn your backyard into an abundant and productive garden? Come join Edible Landscape Designer Duncan Cocking, for an engaging and practical workshop that will show you how to design a low maintenance edible oasis. Duncan will show you how edible forest gardening is the ultimate in producing food whilst keeping in harmony with nature.

All You Need to Know about Solar and Batteries

Thursday 19 May, 10:30am-12pm Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre

Brickworks Burwood Shopping Centre

5-Star Food Safe Program Goodstart Early Learning in Box Hill is Council’s 5-Star Food Safe business for May for achieving outstanding results in Council’s food safety assessment.

Building Tour of Brickworks Burwood Shopping Centre

Monday 16 May, 6-7pm and Tuesday 17 May, 11am-12pm

Box Hill Community Arts Centre is celebrating Sustainable Living Week by hosting a series of creative, hands-on sustainability themed workshops and a thought-provoking exhibition. Create a miniature world with their Terrarium workshop, and join the Planter Pot workshop to make a striking pot to house your favourite indoor plant. The full program of workshops and details of the exhibition can be found on their website www.bhcac.com.au

There are many reasons why solar is something worth considering now, more than ever! Come along to this free, independent information session with the Australian Energy Foundation to find out whether solar and batteries are right for your home.

Find out about other local businesses that achieved excellent star ratings by visiting www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ ehealth-portal Goodstart Early Learning Box Hill Address: 1056-1058 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Trading hours: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm

 More information www.goodstart.org.au

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May 2022

National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Join us for National Sorry Day Whitehorse City Council acknowledges National Sorry Day and will show its support for reconciliation with a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday 26 May 2022.

Whitehorse Mayor Councillor Tina Liu and a Wurundjeri Elder will raise the Aboriginal flag at Nangnak Garden at Council’s offices, Nunawading, where the Wurundjeri Elder will provide a Welcome to Country.

National Sorry Day is an event held annually on 26 May to recognise and acknowledge the mistreatment and impact of Australian historical policies, practices and attitudes on First Nations peoples. It also marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week

This year’s theme is “Be Brave. Make Change.”

“Council has a long-standing commitment to reconciliation and encouraging respectful relationships between Indigenous and NonIndigenous Australians. We encourage residents to take part in the different events around Whitehorse during Reconciliation Week, and to think of ways they can be brave and make a change in their everyday lives,” said Cr Denise Massoud, who represents Council on the Whitehorse Reconciliation Advisory Committee.

“This day gives Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians the chance to come together and commemorate past injustices to the Stolen Generations as part of the continuing process of reconciliation, as well as to honour the ongoing survival of the world’s oldest known living culture,” said Mayor Cr Liu. This year’s National Sorry Day ceremony will be open to the public. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register their attendance at the link below.  More information yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/sorry-day

Lighting the way to energy savings We’re replacing 648 of Whitehorse’s street lights with energy-efficient LED globes.

Council is taking positive action against climate change and is replacing 648 decorative street lights with energy-efficient LED alternatives.

The LED globes will deliver significant reductions in energy consumption and associated environmental impacts.

Works are underway along Whitehorse Road and in residential streets across the city as part of the latest rollout of energy-efficient LED lighting technology that will further cut greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs and improve public lighting amenity in local streets.

In addition to substantial electricity and maintenance cost savings, the project will

reduce up to 3,361 tonnes of greenhouse emissions over the 20-year lifespan of the lights – that’s the equivalent of removing 782 medium sized cars off the road for one year!

By reducing the money spent on energy bills for lighting the city, Council will be able to redirect savings to other important projects to improve services and amenities for residents.

The latest switch to more energy-efficient lighting adds to over 7,000 street lights that have been replaced with LED globes since 2017. The project is expected to be completed

by September 2022.  More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/street-lighting

Circling Time - Songs and Stories by Kutcha Edwards Presented by Whitehorse Performing Arts Program.

From the wings of a darkened stage drifts the evocative, slightly haunting sound of clap sticks. A stoically paced figure slowly emerges singing in his traditional language.

This mesmerising introduction heralds a performance by renowned Aboriginal singer/ songwriter and proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and Nari Nari man, Kutcha Edwards.

This show explores Kutcha’s life through the themes of Country, Birth, Youth, Politics, Love, Culture, Healing and Hope.

People are enriched by their encounter with Kutcha. He leaves audiences enthralled with his performance, his beautiful voice, charismatic stage presence and with a deeper understanding of the Australia’s first people.

When: Saturday 28 May, 8pm Where: One Community, Blackburn  More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au/events/ circling-time-songs-stories

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May 2022

Caring for the Community “In my view, housing is a basic human right. Until people have a sense of security in their homes, it is very hard to address other issues in their life.”

These are the words of Sue Carlile, CEO of Family Access Network (FAN). Based in Box Hill, FAN has been providing services and responding to the diverse needs of homeless an at-risk young people and young families since 1981.

The organisation had its beginnings in the 1970s when support workers and community volunteers became aware of the growing issue of youth homelessness in the area. Nowadays, FAN has an array of support services, mentorship programs and resources for young people experiencing homelessness, LGBTQIA+ people and young families experiencing hardship.

In addition to their community-based work, Sue and the team at FAN have also contributed to innovative projects including the development of the Rainbow Tick Standard – an accreditation for community organisations that are committed to safe, inclusive practice and service delivery for LGBTQIA+ people – and training for workplaces on how they can improve their practice and understanding of LGBTQIA+ people.

“FAN started as a mainstream youth homeless response, but over the years we’ve evolved as the need has arisen – that’s the value of a small and nimble group,” said Sue. FAN worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns to ensure people experiencing homelessness had access to emergency accommodation.

“We worked in collaboration with the state government’s Homelessness Emergency Accommodation Response Team (HEART),” said Sue “We were also part of an initiative with International House, in partnership with Deakin University and the Salvation Army, where vacant accommodation previously used for international

students was repurposed to house young people and families experiencing homelessness. This had a very successful outcome, with almost all people moving into private rentals afterwards.”

Put your organic waste to good use From July 2022, Whitehorse residents can add food scraps to their existing lime green-lid garden organics bin. This includes raw and cooked food, as well as meat and bones.

Sue said she saw the best and worst of humanity during the pandemic.

The service will help divert waste from landfill to be used as compost in farms and gardens across Victoria.

“For some of our young clients, it almost brought them to the brink mentally; but the generosity and kindness of the community during these hard times was incredible.”

From May, households with an exisiting lime greenlid bin will automatically be delivered a Food and Garden Organics Kit to their doorstep. This kit is designed to help make the service clean and easy to use.

“When the panic buying was happening, young families with children struggled to get nappies and toilet paper. I was really touched when one of our former clients bought about 100 rolls of toilet paper and dropped them off at the office to distribute to our clients.”

What is in the kit?

For Sue, it is this kind of dignity, respect and compassion that underpins the work she does at FAN. “Homelessness is an experience, it doesn’t define who someone is.”

“You never know what someone is going through. People have a certain image of what homelessness looks like, and unless it directly affects you, it mightn’t be something people give a lot of thought to. For young people especially, they may be experiencing homelessness due to family breakdowns or abuse, rather than their socioeconomic situation.”

“At FAN, every response we do is tailored to that person individually, and wherever possible, we encourage them to be guiding the services and support they need that will enable them to move forward in their lives – doing it with them, rather than to them.”

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A kitchen caddy – an 8 litre container that sits on the kitchen bench or under the sink to capture, store and transport food waste from the kitchen to the lime green-lid bin.

A roll of compostable liners – these line the caddy and contain the waste. When replacing the liner, simply tie it up and carry it to the lime green-lid bin An envelope containing information, a bin lid sticker for your outside bin, a fridget magnet and a booklet with instuctions

You can start using this service from July 2022, but not before. If you are eligible for a lime green-lid bin and don’t have one, you can order one by calling Council on 9262 6333 or by ordering a bin online.

A fee applies for this service.

Keep an eye out, we will be providing more information holding information sessions and popup sessions to answer your questions.

Image: FAN CEO Sue Carlile

 More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/food-recycling

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May 2022

WHITEHORSE CALENDAR PARENTING INFORMATION FORUMS

WHITEHORSE PERFORMING ARTS

Understanding School Refusal Presenter: Michelle Graeber, Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic)

A presentation for parents who are concerned about the anxiety they are seeing in their children.

The seminar provides information about anxiety and strategies to manage and support children and addresses emotion regulation and emotional intelligence.

Date: Tuesday 10 May Time: 7pm-8.30pm Cost: Free Age range: Parents of children 10-18 years Booking details: www.whitehorse.vic. gov.au/understanding-school-refusal

Supporting a Child’s Social Development Presented by: Louise Dorrat, Early Childhood Consultant Children need to learn the skills required to build resilience and effectively manage their emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. This is the foundation of lifelong learning.

Circling Time - Songs & Stories

by Kutcha Edwards Kutcha Edwards’ performance will enthrall you - his beautiful voice and charismatic stage presence is not to be missed.

WIN! Whitehorse performing arts has a double pass to see Circling Time on Saturday 28 May at 8pm to give away this month. The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Thursday 19 May will win.

STRATHDON HOUSE AND ORCHARD PRECINCT

This forum will: • Support your child to manage their emotions and to promote self-regulation • Highlight the importance of play • Provide an environment at home that promotes resilience • Demonstrate how to manage risks, not eliminate them, so children can learn to self-assess the risk Date: Tuesday 7th June Time: 7pm-8.30pm Cost: Free online event Register: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ supporting-childs-social-development Age Range: 0-8 years

A class at Strathdon will teach you valuable skills and techniques to be creative and live more sustainably.

Our classes and workshops range from learning how to compost at home, to mending your pre-loved clothes or starting an observational nature journal.

We look forward to welcoming you to Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct when you visit to attend a program or walk through the orchard or kitchen garden.  More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ strathdon

BOX HILL COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE (BHCAC) The School of Plastic Fish This exhibition responds to the alarming study that predicts by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans. ‘The School of Plastic Fish’ is made with 100% soft plastic waste.

Reminding us of a possible future and encouraging us to embrace positive behaviour change, they depict an eerie yet beautiful ocean-scape as they hang from the ceiling. Together we are invited to reimagine a better and more sustainable future.

When: Monday 23 May - Sunday 29 May

You can even design your own plastic fish to join the display by joining one of our plastic fish workshops run by Awareaway.

Workshops: • Wednesday 18 May and Friday 20 May from 4pm-5.30pm at Art Studios at MC2, 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster • Sunday 22 May from 11.30am -1pm at the lounge at BHCAC

MATSUDO WEEK 12 May 2022 marks 51 years of friendship with Council’s sister city, Matsudo, located in Japan.

A tree planting ceremony will be held on this day in both Matsudo and Whitehorse to celebrate our Sister City anniversary.

May celebrations at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre include exhibitions, music and reading experiences, and a range of Japanese culture and ecology workshops focusing on nature inspired drawings, owl and Sumi-e Cherry Blossom ink paintings, and donburi rice bowl and sake cup clay wheel workshops.

Join an Ikebana demonstration at 2pm on 7 May at Whitehorse Artspace, with a recognised leading Sogetsu Teacher. Call 9262 6250 for more details.

Pruning keeps trees clear of power lines Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distances between trees and power lines.

Cyclic pruning in Mitcham will be completed by Citywide in May. Pruning is done in accordance with the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ naturestrips

KIDS IMMUNISATIONS Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children aged from six weeks to 19 years old, as well as a limited range of vaccines for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule.

Council has a booking system for the Public Immunisation Program.

To make a booking, please phone 9262 6197. Those without a booking will not be vaccinated.

Scan the QR code for the immunisation schedule:

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Vào tháng Mười Một năm 2021, Hội đồng đã thử phân phối Whitehorse News theo hình thức mới. Trong sáu tháng vừa qua, quý vị cư dân có thể đã nhận được bản in sẵn của Whitehorse News từ các siêu thị ở địa phương, những cửa hàng dân dụng và thông qua các nhân viên cung cấp dịch vụ tại nhà cho các cư dân cao niên của chúng tôi.

Chúng tôi muốn biết cộng đồng nghĩ gì về cách phân phối Whitehorse News mới của chúng tôi. Hãy nêu lên quan điểm của quý vị bằng cách theo đường dẫn (link) bên dưới để hoàn thành một khảo sát ngắn.

Thông tin thêm: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news

Το Νοέμβριο του 2021 ο Δήμος δοκίμασε έναν νέο τρόπο διανομής του Whitehorse News. Τους τελευταίους έξι μήνες οι κάτοικοι είχαν την ευκαιρία να πάρουν ένα αντίγραφο του Whitehorse News από τοπικά σούπερ μάρκετ, κοινοτικά κέντρα και μέσω του προσωπικού φροντίδας στο σπίτι που παρέχει υπηρεσίες σε κατοίκους τρίτης ηλικίας.

A novembre 2021 il Consiglio comunale ha sperimentato un nuovo metodo per la consegna del Whitehorse News. Negli ultimi sei mesi i residenti hanno potuto ricevere la copia cartacea del Whitehorse News tramite i supermercati della zona, i punti di distribuzione cittadini e attraverso il nostro personale addetto ai servizi a domicilio per gli anziani.

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Hội đồng đề xuất thay đổi cách mà chúng tôi tính phí cho các dịch vụ xử lý rác thải.

Trong thông báo giá hằng năm của quý vị, sẽ có những danh mục riêng cho các giá chung, Kerbside Waste Service (Dịch vụ Xử lý Rác thải Vệ đường), thùng rác phụ và Phí xử lý Rác thải Công cộng.

Việc thay đổi giá chung sẽ được giảm để phản ánh rằng phí dịch vụ xử lý rác thải hiện nay là những danh mục riêng biệt.

Sẽ không có hóa đơn riêng cho thùng rác.

Hội đồng không tính phí nhiều hơn hơn chi phí rác thải - đề xuất này chỉ đơn giản là tách riêng giá xử lý rác thải với các giá chung. Bằng việc này, chúng tôi có ý định làm cho việc tính phí dịch vụ xử lý rác thải công bằng hơn, rõ ràng hơn và bền vững hơn. Để đưa ra ý kiến của quý vị về cách tính phí các dịch vụ, hãy thăm đường dẫn (link) bên dưới.

Việc tham vấn mở ra cho tới ngày 16 tháng Năm năm 2022.

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Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news Χρέωση για υπηρεσίες απορριμμάτων Ο Δήμος προτείνει αλλαγή στον τρόπο χρέωσης για υπηρεσίες απορριμμάτων. Στην ειδοποίησή σας για τα ετήσια τέλη, θα υπήρχαν ξεχωριστά τιμές για γενικά τέλη, την Kerbside Waste Service (Υπηρεσία Απορριμμάτων Kerbside), επιπλέον κάδους και τη Χρέωση Δημοσίων Απορριμμάτων. Η γενική μεταβολή του συντελεστή θα μειωνόταν για να αντικατοπτρίζει ότι οι χρεώσεις απορριμμάτων είναι τώρα ξεχωριστά τέλη. Δε θα υπήρχε ξεχωριστό τιμολόγιο για τους κάδους. Ο Δήμος δε χρεώνει περισσότερα από το κόστος των απορριμμάτων – αυτή η πρόταση απλώς διαχωρίζει τις χρεώσεις απορριμμάτων από τα γενικά τέλη. Κάνοντας αυτό, σκοπεύουμε να κάνουμε τις χρεώσεις για τα απόβλητα πιο δίκαιες, πιο διαφανείς και περισσότερο βιώσιμες. Για να πείτε τη γνώμη σας στη χρέωση για τις υπηρεσίες απορριμμάτων, πατήστε στο σύνδεσμο παρακάτω. Η διαβούλευση είναι ανοιχτή μέχρι τις 16 Μαΐου 2022.

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Per maggiori informazioni: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news Tariffa per i servizi di smaltimento dei rifiuti Il Consiglio comunale propone di cambiare il modo in cui vengono fatte pagare le tariffe per il servizio di smaltimento dei rifiuti.

Sul vostro avviso relativo alle tariffe annuali comparirebbero elementi separati per indicare le tariffe generali, il Kerbside Waste Service (servizio di raccolta dal marciapiede), i bidoni aggiuntivi e la Tariffa sui rifiuti pubblici.

La variazione sulla tariffa generale verrebbe ridotta per riflettere il fatto che adesso le tasse sui rifiuti sono un elemento separato. Non verrebbe emessa fattura separata.

Il Comune non ha aumentato il costo per lo smaltimento dei rifiuti – questa proposta separa semplicemente la tassa sui rifiuti dall’aliquota generale. Così facendo, intendiamo rendere la tassa sui rifiuti più equa, più trasparente e più sostenibile.

Per dire la vostra opinione sul costo dei servizi per lo smaltimento dei rifiuti visitate il link in basso. La consultazione rimarrà aperta fino al 16 maggio 2022.

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