2022 June-September

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Working Groups

Planning
Planning proposals of concern for Carlton

1-23 Rathdowne Street Carlton 3053   TP-2022-245 – CRA has objected to this proposed development in the World Heritage Environs Area of the Royal Exhibition Building. An area where there should be strict controls on developments.
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186-190 Lygon Street Carlton 3053    TP-2022-195 – CRA has objected to this proposal which would compromise the heritage nature of Lygon Street in a number of ways.
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29 Lygon Steet, Curtin Hotel – CRA has made a submission to the Heritage Council supporting the Heritage Victoria recommendation that this hotel satisfies the criteria for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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World Heritage Environs Area (WHEA)

Extension to the buffer zone gazetted 28 July 2022.  – a start in the process to give this area the protection it deserves.
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Topical Issues

A word from Ellen Sandell, State MP for Melbourne.
Arts venues at risk: we must save the Nicholas Building and Curtin Hotel:
Heritage Arts Venues like these are special and increasingly rare in our city.
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Community News

Fringe parade and block party – Saturday 15 October – Argyle Square Carlton.
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Cr Dr Olivia Ball, local resident and City of Melbourne Councillor writes:
Priorities and hopes for Carlton, Small Grants for Neighbourhoods, Introducing Nas Mohamud, Plane Trees in Lygon St, New toilet in Faraday Street.
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News from Friends of Queen Victoria Market.
Mary-Lou Howie writes: Heritage in Peril.
New works at the market under question.
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