Hobsons 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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Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking more information from Transurban so that it can make an informed decision on the Western Distributor project. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Councillor Peter Hemphill said there were a number of impacts the Western Distributor would have on the Hobsons Bay community, including local residents, commuters, sporting clubs and businesses, but a distinct lack of …
Continue readingHobsons Bay City Council is encouraging residents to Detox your Home a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common, highly toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment. The free mobile collection service, provided in partnership with Sustainability natural Victoria, is coming to Altona on Saturday 28 May 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Mayor of Hobsons Bay …
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Hobsons Bay City Council is urging the local community to get involved and have their say on the Western Distributor Project following the release of a draft design for the new road and tunnel network. Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Peter Hemphill said Transurban had presented two options for the proposed tunnel connecting the Westgate Freeway with Citylink, as well …
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