Council this week updated its position on the State Government and Transurbans Western Distributor project after taking into account the communitys feedback. The updated position statement was formally adopted at Tuesdays Ordinary Council Meeting and takes into account feedback from over 50 individuals and a number of community groups. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Peter Hemphill said Council had sought …
Continue readingHobsons Bay welcomes comments made in State Parliament this week by Wade Noonan MP, Member for Williamstown and Bernie Finn MP, State Member of Parliament for Western Metropolitan Region in support of the Council with regards to the Code of Conduct matter. Despite recent media reports we would like to reassure our community that the tenure of Hobsons Bay City …
Continue readingCouncil is currently exploring new ways for reducing the number of lost pets that are taken to the pound. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Peter Hemphill said the key to the whole approach was getting pets registered and microchipped. We all know what its like when you lose a pet its a time of great anxiety until youve found them …
Continue readingHobsons Bay City Council and Victoria Police are encouraging people to lock their parked cars and put valuable items out of sight. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Peter Hemphill said this is one of the simple messages that came out of Councils first Community Safety Accord. Vehicle break-ins are a significant problem in Hobsons Bay and local residents need to be …
Continue readingWhen it comes to maritime history, its hard to beat our historic port of Williamstown and the past will meet the present in August when the tall ship Tenacious docks at its official Melbourne home port. Tenacious is one of two tall ships operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, the United Nations accredited international charity formed in the UK in …
Continue readingHobsons Bay City Council will be reviewing its procedures to cut single use plastics, such as shopping bags, drinking straws, plastic cups and plastic packaging. The Council will also be coordinating initiatives to recycle electronic waste, often termed ewaste, such as old televisions and computers. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphill said Council, together with the Sustainable Environment Advisory Group …
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Between 30 July and 10 August, Hobsons Bay City Council will present From within we grow, a textile installation showcasing the cultural heritage of the local Karen community at the Joel Gallery. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphill said our city was home to a large multicultural community with over a third of residents born overseas. Every two years …
Continue readingAnd we have a name Newports fabulous new youth, library and seniors building will be known as the Newport Community Hub. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphill said the Mason Street facility, which was due to be opened in September, was named with help from the local community. Council received 29 suggestions from the community for names for the …
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Street signs in Williamstown have been given a makeover a facelift of an historic kind to celebrate Hobsons Bays rich history. The initiative is part of Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphills Mayoral program and will acknowledge the local history, people and stories behind some of Hobsons Bays oldest street names. The signs will give a glimpse into the history …
Continue readingA plastic bag reduction trial in Hobsons Bays key shopping precincts is one of the options Council is considering to cut plastic bag use. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphill said Australians used more than 5 billion plastic bags each year, the fifth most littered item in Victoria in 2014. We all know the impact plastic bags have on …
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