Reward vouchers on the way for Frankston City ratepayers
Frankston City ratepayers will receive a one-off discount voucher to use at a Council venue or facility, as part of Council’s COVID-19 recovery support funding.
Frankston City Mayor Kris Bolam said Council understood ratepayers had faced unprecedented challenges over the last 18 months.
Mayor Bolam said: “We are here to help our community, which is why we funded $3.86 million in our 2021-2022 Budget to assist residents’ recovery, including $1.1 million in ratepayers’ discount vouchers.
“The discount vouchers provide an opportunity for ratepayers to experience the Frankston Arts Centre or the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre at a reduced price.
“There’s also the option of a discount on an additional at-call hard waste collection which will assist ratepayers who want to utilise this voucher immediately, as this service is available during lockdown,” Mayor Bolam said.
Frankston City employment enhanced thanks to activation grants
The campaign to fill Frankston City’s vacant shops and enhance local employment is gaining momentum with three businesses taking advantage of a new activation grant.
Betty’s Burgers will move into 25 Playne Street and a new, gourmet sandwich bar by Eeny Meeny Café will go into the Station Street Mall.
Loom and Spindle, a textile and yarn crafting specialty store, will activate a shopfront at 16 Station Street to help shape the Australian crafting industry and bring creativity to the location.
Activate our open spaces for Do It Outdoors – Destinations Campaign
Let’s make plans to ramp up outdoor activities in Frankston City and activate spaces to create places. Let’s make plans to turn a blank canvas into a destination station.
Frankston City Council is calling for local commercial operators to apply to activate some of our most popular public open spaces as part of its Do It Outdoors – Destinations campaign.
Businesses can capitalise on our progressive region by setting up temporary, long term commercial operations in specific parks, public spaces and sites throughout Frankston City.
Residents input on proposed changes to Animal Management Orders
Frankston City Council Mayor Kris Bolam has thanked residents for their valuable input regarding proposed changes to three current Animal Management Council Orders.
Mayor Bolam thanked 19 submitters who spoke at the online Council Meeting on August 23 and raised a diverse range of concerns and issues related to the proposed changes.
The Mayor also thanked the 285 people who made written submissions and the almost 1000 people who completed surveys.
Council is looking at proposed changes to animal orders which would allow dogs in the City Centre, create a free roam area for dogs on the foreshore and increase the cat curfew to 24 hours.
Samer's vaccination story
"I chose to get the vaccine because it's the one thing I can control in these uncertain times - to be as protected as possible from COVID-19. I also want to protect those closest to me, including those most vulnerable.
"My experience at the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub was easy and efficient, and the nurses were exceptional.
"If you are still unsure about being vaccinated, my advice would be to consider protecting your health and your loved ones."
To book your vaccination appointment:
Go online https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/
Call 1800 675 398
Contact your GP
Have your say on our Play Strategy
Our play spaces will be fun, engaging and inspiring places for everyone
In 2020, we asked for your feedback and input into the Play Strategy, which will guide how we improve and manage our play spaces for the next 15-20 years.
You can now review the Draft Frankston Play Strategy.
Feedback closes at midnight on Tuesday 14 September.
Hall Road Rehabilitation Works
What? Major works are scheduled
Where? Along the east and west bound lanes of Hall Road between Frankston Dandenong Road and Rowellyn Avenue, Carrum Downs
When? Between November 2021 and March 2022
Sign up for regular updates so you can keep in touch with this project.
Have your say on our Local Park Action Plan
Our local parks will be accessible, sustainable, enjoyed and part of our everyday life
In 2020, we asked for your feedback and input into the Local Park Action Plan to help guide how we improve and manage our local parks over the next 10 years.
Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and thoughts with us through our consultation.
You can now review the Draft Local Park Action Plan.
Feedback closes at midnight on Tuesday 14 September.
Have your say on Frankston City Council’s 2021-2031 Financial Plan
Mayor Kris Bolam has encouraged residents to have their say and provide input on Frankston City Council’s proposed 2021-2031 Financial Plan.
Mayor Bolam said the Plan demonstrates how Council will continue to responsibly deliver community services and infrastructure while maintaining a sound financial position over the next decade.
“Council’s focus is on delivering services, maintaining assets and investing in new infrastructure that will support our growing population while cementing Frankston City as the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria and moving towards achieving our 2040 Vision as being the place on the Bay to learn, live, work and play in a vibrant and socially supportive community.
Health, wellbeing and leisure in Frankston City
We are developing Council’s new Leisure Strategy 2021-2029 and Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025.
These strategic documents join together to set out how Council will work with the community and our partners over the next eight years to support our community to be healthy, well and physically active at every stage of life.
There are a number of ways to get involved, with the consultation closing at midnight 14 September.
Libraries provide novel idea to pass time during lockdown
Frankston bookworms are turning the page on diverse and exciting books thanks to the huge range of eBooks and eAudio books in the Frankston City Libraries collection.
Mayor Kris Bolam said there is no shortage of great reads that can provide a wonderful and much needed ‘escape’ during these challenging times.
Mayor Bolam said added: “Readers of all ages can find solace, escape, inspiration and education thanks to books. It’s been heartening to see so many people jumping online to select one of our many eBooks and eAudio books.
“We’re all spending more time at home and literature provides a remarkable outlet, particularly with all the necessary restrictions that are now in place due to the pandemic. It’s also worth noting that studies have highlighted the link between children’s literature and wellbeing,” Mayor Bolam said.
HATCH Workshop: Social Media Marketing
Calling all emerging artists, creative organisations and freelancers!
Book in now for the next online HATCH Workshop to learn everything you need to know about Social Media Marketing.
Presented in collaboration with Craft Victoria, this online workshop will teach you how to create meaningful narrative, calls-to-action, the importance of conversation, and smart use of hashtags.
Secure your spot now and join us from the comfort of home to grow your brand online.
Thursday 23 September, 7pm, online via Zoom
Tickets: $15 - $20
Please note, any images that do not include a face mask pre-date the Victorian Government mandate effective Thursday 23 July. Certain images were also taken prior to social distancing protocol. Council urges all residents to stay 1.5 metres apart and wear a face mask when not able to socially distance.
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