Melbourne takes to the global stage to tackle climate change, 17 May 2009 The City of Melbourne will meet with local government leaders from major cities around the world this week to discuss how to address the challenges faced by a changing climate. Capital injection a win for community, sustainability and precincts, 13 May 2009 Council has set aside more than $70 million for its council works program in the 2009/10 draft budget announced today. Swanston Street will be design-ready, 13 May 2009 Finalising designs for the future look of Swanston Street has been identified as one of the Melbourne City Council's key activities for 2009/10. Council’s new four year plan open for public comment, 13 May 2009 Council has produced a budget which balances a low rate rise, demonstrates prudent and efficient management, and reasonable rises in fees, fines and charges. Drought proofing of parks identified as Council budget priority, 13 May 2009 Fast tracking the implementation of synthetic sports surfaces, stormwater harvesting and the planting of warm season grasses and drought tolerant plants have all been identified as priority drought proofing projects in 2009/10. Council budget commitment to city safety, 13 May 2009 An allocation of $3.5 million for community safety initiatives within the draft budget has reaffirmed Council’s ongoing commitment to city safety. Melbourne Planning Scheme to be reviewed, improved and updated, 13 May 2009 Creating affordable housing opportunities, meeting the challenges of population growth and exploring creative water and waste efficiency outcomes are some of the key areas that have been identified for improvement under the Melbourne Planning Scheme (MPS). 'Enterprize Melbourne’ to reinvigorate city economy, 13 May 2009 One of the key activities of the new Council is the establishment of Enterprize Melbourne which is proposed to be a ‘one-stop-shop’ to help strengthen the economic growth and prosperity of Melbourne. Melbourne City Council Draft Budget 2009 / 2010 ‘To promote confidence and growth in Melbourne’, 13 May 2009 Growing business confidence, maintaining services and further commitments to the environment underpin Melbourne City Council’s 2009/2010 draft budget, released for public comment today. Planning and Environment Act Review, 7 May 2009 Melbourne City Council is preparing to make submissions to the State Government on ways to modernise and enhance Victoria’s planning system. |