Mayor’s Video Message February 2016

Hello and welcome to this month’s Mayor’s Message.

Today I want to talk to you about the many ways you can have your say in how to shape Kingston’s community. Council is seeking your input on a number of projects that we have happening throughout Kingston. We want to know what facilities and services you would like to see in Kingston.

Our website features a “Have Your Say’ section and it lists all the current consultations taking place throughout the year.

First up is Kingston’s Bay Trail. We’re planning to extend the Bay Trail all the way through from Mentone to Mordialloc. Now that’s our shared bike/walking path. We recently completed the first section of our Bay Trail, which was the Mentone section, and that’s been a huge hit with our community. We’re asking for your opinion on the location of the missing section of the Bay Trail. We’ve got some consultation sessions coming up in the next few weeks, or alternatively you can go to our website and answer the survey there.

Next up is parking. Council is currently working on a plan to manage the growing demand for parking in our suburbs. We are trying to find fair ways to balance the needs of residents, businesses, commuters, beach goers and our school communities. We can all play a part to help manage the parking by parking our cars, trailers and caravans on our own properties.

We’re interested in your opinion on public toilets. Let’s face it, public toilets are a necessity, particularly for our elderly, our families with young children and people with medical needs. Before we plan ahead we want to hear from you. Do we have enough public toilets in Kingston? Where should they be located? And what kind of facilities do you need? Please jump on our website and tell us what you think.

With more apartments being built in Kingston we’re keen to find out who’s moving in and what services they need. Are they young families who are looking for kinders or are they empty nesters who are looking for a seniors club to join? In the coming weeks we’ll be putting an apartment survey online and would love you to fill it in.

These were just a few examples of ways your voice can be heard in Kingston. To find out more please jump online and have a look at our “Have Your Say” section on our website. Of course you can always call your local councillor to discuss any ideas or concerns that you may have.

I look forward to building a stronger Kingston community with you.