MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have adopted a “Community Vision”, setting a clear direction for the region’s development to 2029. The…
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A CONTENTIOUS trial involving council customer service hubs being installed across the Mornington Peninsula Shire will continue despite costing ratepayers…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has announced it will be lifting its annual investment in road renewal funding to $5.3m. Coupled with…
IN a major policy shift, and a huge potential win for Hastings, councillors have voted to nominate the Hastings Marine…
A CONTENTIOUS citizens’ panel aimed at helping shape the peninsula’s future at a cost of $150,000 to ratepayers has been…
THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has put Illegal rubbish dumpers and irresponsible dog owners on notice after two people were substantially…
JOHN Baker resigned as CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council last Thursday (24 October) and will take up the role…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire last week agreed to televise online briefing meetings that are held behind closed doors. The decision was…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have been told that Victoria Police and not the shire should pay for CCTV cameras in…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has released its quarterly report, revealing a net operating position of $86.2 million for the year…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is offering a prize for residents’ “ideas and aspirations” for its next budget. The inducement follows…
By Sarah Russell MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has a track record of failing to consult ratepayers about important decisions. First, it…
By David Gill* HAVING one person in charge of boundaries and names for wards on the Mornington Peninsula leads to…
THE first quarterly community satisfaction survey for 2024 will be held across the Mornington Peninsula late this month and in…
IT seems that Mornington Peninsula Shire Council intends to permanently fly the “Intersex Progress Pride Flag” outside its offices. The…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has not provided details of who made the decision to fly the Pride flag outside its offices.…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire sees part of its mission as “keeping [the public] up to date with what is happening across…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has assured residents not to be concerned if they come across asset inspectors using cameras to…
THE Victorian Electoral Commission is reviewing the electoral structure of Mornington Peninsula Shire and is seeking feedback from the community.…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council will investigate the balance of time-restricted and unrestricted parking in the Octavia Street, Mornington car park…
ANYONE living on an unsealed road in the Mornington Peninsula can be part of the dust suppression program. The program…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire deputy mayor Cr Debra Mar was one of six councillors to vote for a move that effectively…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors may hold discussions in secret about whether they should publicly release advice they receive during their…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is inviting the community to have a say on a new strategic plan to increase the…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council will launch mental health training for small businesses next month. Together with Mornington Peninsula organisation Speak…
VICTORIANS opposing what they think is unsuitable property development will have a new rallying point next week after the launch…
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is looking to strengthen planning controls around advertising signage following residents and councillors’ concerns about large,…
By Hugh Fraser* A DIVIDED and dysfunctional Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted down a motion by Cr David Gill…
CONFUSION over the approval process for removing pine trees has prompted Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to clarify the rules. Rapid…
By Siobhan Latham WIDESCALE theft is occurring in our community, and it needs to stop. As land prices skyrocket, some…