MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will cut the number of its public council meetings to just 11 this year, with some councillors warning the move risks reduced transparency and community scrutiny. The decision, made at the 2 December council meeting, follows a July vote last year to space meetings out from every two weeks to every three weeks. Previously, the council had held 24 public meetings per year. Under the new schedule, all evening meetings will begin at 6.30pm, with four community-focused council meetings. The new timetable introduces a four-week cycle that integrates council meeting briefings (CMBs) into existing council workshops and…
Wednesday, January 14
