2016 Spring

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 Working Groups

Planning

• The Brazen Demolition of the Corkman Irish Pub – What can we learn?
  This heritage listed pub, formerly known as the Carlton Inn, was illegally demolished by developers over the weekend of 15/16 October.
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• Queen Victoria Market Renewal – a Reflection
  How will planning scheme amendments affect the development of the market site
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• Planning Applications
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• Planning Report
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Forward Planning

• Forward Planning Working Group update
  This Working Group has continued on a plan for CRA. The second round of stakeholder consultations has been finished and analysis of the 3 data sets is underway.
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  REB and Carlton Gardens

• Project for the protection and promotion of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB) –Project Delivery Fails to Meet Community Expectations’
  In 2012, Museum Victoria (MV) received a Federal Government grant of $20m to be used for the Royal Exhibition Building’s Protection and Promotion Project. There are concerns about the progress of this project.
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• Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show – MIFGS Licence renewed
  Council approved a new six year licence (2018 – 2023) subject to satisfactory completion of the 2017 event and all necessary approvals including the grant of a licence to use the Carlton Gardens. In October, CoRBA convened a meeting with the Director, Heritage Victoria (HV) to seek changes to the permit for the 2017 Show and thereafter.
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 Community News

• Homelessness Overview
  The City of Melbourne is working hard to reduce homelessness in Melbourne. The Council’s role is as a coordination hub that also provides funding, research and information.
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• Omotayo’s visa appeal
  The appeal has met the criteria to be considered directly by the Minister for Immigration.
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• Candidates Forum Carlton
  Melbourne City Council Elections 2016
  There was a wide range of issues presented but also some strong, recurring themes.
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• The Newly Elected Councillors for the City of Melbourne
  Contact information
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• Aboriginal Freedom Fighters Monument Opening
  In 2012 the City of Melbourne committed to funding a public memorial to honour the Aboriginal men.
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• At last – a Toy Library for Carlton
  The toy library celebrated its official opening on Saturday 20 August. It’s a wonderful Carlton asset, and now being enjoyed by parents and children from far and wide.
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