Draft 2021–2025 Council Plan and Budget open for community feedback.This year, we have combined the Council Plan and Budget together for the first time, reflecting how complementary the two are in the delivery of key services and infrastructure for our community. Feedback can be provided online, or at one of the our Community Pop-ups until 5 June. Friday 21 May 11.30am-1.30pm at Hugo’s Donuts, Shannon Mall, Frankston Wednesday 26 May 9.30am-12pm at Carrum Downs Regional Shopping Centre & 12-2pm at Down the Street Café, Foot Street, Frankston Thursday 27 May 6-8pm at SkyBus Stadium (Frankston Park Footy Oval) Saturday 5 June 9-11am at Gateway Plaza, Langwarrin & 12.30-2.30pm at Karingal Hub National Volunteers Week: Roy’s selfless devotion to FrankstonWhen Roy Giesemann moved to Frankston close to four decades ago, it was love at first sight. In 2017, Roy received Frankston City’s Senior Citizen of the Year Award on Australia Day to honour and acknowledge his stellar contribution to tourism development. North East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said Frankston City is celebrating and honouring the amazing efforts of our volunteers, including Roy, as part of National Volunteer Week (17 – 23 May). Cr Tayler said our volunteers including Roy make a remarkable difference in the lives of many residents and visitors across Frankston City. The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2021On 17 May, we held a special event with a flag raising ceremony in the Civic Centre forecourt, to acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day. Mayor Kris Bolam gave an impassioned speech about our zero tolerance for discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation and our desire to create an inclusive, welcoming community. It was wonderful to hear the voices of the community and to celebrate the contribution of our diverse LGBTIQA+ communities, as a vibrant, active and dynamic part of our social fabric. New mural at Seaford pays tribute to our natural environmentA stunning new mural at the Seaford Library and Community Centre pays tribute to Frankston City’s wonderful and captivating natural environment. Artist Melanie Caple’s mural features coastal banksias, tea tree and a swamp gum – based on what she observed at nearby Kananook Creek. “I featured botanicals that are indigenous to the Kananook Creek area. I was particularly excited about painting the tea-tree – those flowers are so beautiful!” Online sustainability workshopsComposting for Beginners Worm Farming for Beginners Attracting lizards to your gardens Landscape Master Plan for Sandfield ReserveCouncil has developed a new Landscape Master Plan for Sandfield Reserve in conjunction with the implementation of the new Off Leash Dog Park. Have your say on future improvements at Sandfield Reserve Fox control at Seaford WetlandsThe program is running from 5 - 18 June Foxes are an issue throughout Australia, particularly in urban areas including throughout Melbourne and Frankston. The area will be signposted, with barriers in place. Keast Park Boardwalk RenewalTwo options for the new boardwalk have been identified: Option one: A boardwalk with wingwalls. A similar style structure to the bowling club and existing deck areas at Keast Park. Option two: A boardwalk with post and rail. A similar style to the existing structure that is being replaced. We're keen to hear your view on these options. Nairm Marr Djambana Reconciliation Week eventsAll are welcome to attend Reconciliation Week events at Nairm Marr Djambana and activities. Thursday 27 May, 10am - 11.30am Flag Raising Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony Friday 28 May, 5pm - 10pm "SPIRIT DREAMING" Lighting Festival and Lantern Parade Location: 32 Nursery Avenue, Frankston For more information, contact Naaz 0492 427 065 VOTE 1 Frankston City for Victoria's Top Tourist Town!Frankston paints an unexpected picture. Frankston is a city with a heart of diversity. All walks of life flow through the streets adding to its eclectic, creative vibrancy. It’s an evolving city with a new energy, and a tease of discovery to what is new. Located less than an hour from Melbourne, the tide is turning on this urban coastal destination. Come and see what’s behind the picture... Escape to Frankston and discover a City that will surprise and delight you. Is your next career at Frankston City?Current job opportunities: Team Leader Communications Community Grants and Networks Officer Sustainability Education Officer x 2 Community Centre Coordinator Organisation Development Advisor Hospitality Officer Continuous Improvement Officer Team Leader IT Operations Coordinator Occupations Health and Safety Maternal Child Health Business Support Officer City Works Maintenance Assistant OHS/Work Cover/Return to Work Officer Visit the Street Law Coffee Van at the Frankston LibrarySaturday 22 May, 10am - 1pm Visit the Street Law Coffee Van for of course… coffee… but the team from Peninsula Community Legal Centre will be there with FREE legal advice on a whole range of legal matters including fines and debts, tenancy (private rental, rooming houses and caravan parks), neighbourhood disputes, family law, family violence, criminal law, and other general law issues. No bookings required. HATCH Workshop: I Hate NetworkingThursday 20 May, 7pm, ZoomMost people hate networking – and most people don’t know how to make the most of this amazing marketing opportunity. ‘I Hate Networking’ is a surprisingly fun online event, combining the learning opportunity of a workshop with the real-world practical application of a networking event. It’s designed to encourage creative people to get to know each other, while also acknowledging the horror that is networking, and sharing a few tips at the same time. Tickets are $15. 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. Seaford » Frankston » Langwarrin » Karingal » Skye » Frankston South » Frankston North » Carrum Downs » Langwarrin South » Sandhurst |