Corba’s submission in 2015 is a further refinement of previous submissions about local government reform.
Ban developer donations to political parties? CoRBA’s position.
CoRBA’s official position on a ban on developer donations to political parties, as reflected in our submission to the 2013 Local Government Review is: ‘It is CoRBA’s view that it is unfair and simplistic to ban donations from a particular class of corporate donor, such as property developers (who are no more or less inclined than any other business …
Oops – Developer “forgets” to build carparks as per the permit….
What would have been in Brady Group’s mind when they decided to omit 2 levels of car space on the 72 level “Vision” apartment building in Elizabeth Street? Certainly not “oops we forgot”! This is a deliberate attempt to alter the plan of subdivision submitted to council hoping no retrospective action will be taken. What will Council do? Let’s hope …
CONSULTATION BEGINS ON LOCAL GOVT. ACT REVIEW
The Victorian State Government’s “Have Your Say” is open for submissions to the Review of the Local Government Act. Submissions close 18th December 2015. www.yourcouncilyourcommunity.vic.gov.au
MELBOURNE DEMOCRACY – MARVELLOUS?
The recently published ERRN LG Research Group, Melbourne Democracy Report discusses many issues relevant to CoRBA members. Read the report here: Melbourne Democracy Report
CoRBA meets with Melbourne City Council CEO Ben Rimmer
We had a CoRBA meeting with the City of Melbourne CEO Ben Rimmer on 12/08/2015. We decided that each group would send their particular issues to Ben in advance, or hand them to him at the meeting. Carlton Residents’ Association sent him a submission in advance which he touched on at the meeting, a submission that contains the voice of …
2015 Media Release – Review of the Local Government Act
Daniel Andrews Media Release 2015 about the Review of the Local Government Act. The LGA review incorporates a review of the City of Melbourne Act and the City of Geelong Act.
World Heritage Community Day
World Heritage Community Day and Young People’s Democracy Celebrations, 3rd May 2015. 10 am Opening Ceremony and tree planting Hochgurtel Fountain, Carlton Gardens. Opening of community day by Planning Minister Richard Wynne. 11 am Young People’s Council Discovery Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Melbourne Museum. A chance for young people to talk to local Politicians, Community Leaders and Representatives 12:30 pm …
Local Government Democracy Reform
A gerrymander in the CoM delivers businesses two votes while residents have one. CoRBA has waged a decade long struggle to address this injustice. In 2014, the Baillieu/Napthine Government finally undertook a review of electoral processes for local government elections- including the CoM. This was a major and momentous victory for CoRBA. This document, the Georgiou Review, recommended many necessary …
Municipal Strategic Statement
The Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) has been of ongoing concern. Residential zoning, 25,000s.m cut off point for ministerial referral, high VCAT fees, number of high towers and overshadowing. Population densification without regard to infrastructure is a continuing concern. Of particular concern, which links planning, good governance with electoral reform is the fact that a planning application may see several councillors …