2026 March

Download this edition here

From the President 

Contribution  Communication Connection – send an email if you would like to chat over coffee with a committee member
page 2

CRA AGM 2026 

Held February 16 to report on the work of CRA in 2025 and plans for 2026.
page 2

Working groups

Planning 

Help protect Carlton, join the planning group.
page 3

Greening Walk 

CRA took the walk with Cr Griffiths and council officers. You can take the walk too and send your thoughts via carltonresidents@gmail.com
page 3

Lygon St Market

1^st Sunday of the month, Argyle Square
page 3

Topical Issues

City of Melbourne – CoM – your closest level of government

Roshena Campbell Deputy Lord Mayor

Cr Campbell takes a look at some of the recent Council work in Carlton – cleaner streets, heritage, dilapidated buildings
page 4

Cr Louey Councillor 

Cr Louey writwes recent initiatives helping to connect businesses and the community
page 5

QVM News 

What does the redevelopment of QVM mean for the traders and customers?
page 6

Community News

Heritage Issues to Ponder 

Olivia Ball gives us food for thought on footpaths and the REB.
pages 6,7

CCTV Police Request 

CCTV owners asked to submit details to Vic police to improve service delivery and investigative efficiency.
page 7

A new Memorial for Melbourne 

Look out for a new memorial on the corner of Russell and Victoria Streets,
page 8

Carlton State School 112 

Established in 1858 – still serving the community now, as the Kathleen Syme Community Centre and Library.
page 8

Melbourne Connect 

Doors opened 5 years ago – find out more
page 8