8th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit 2010
VLGA members are eligible for a 50% discount on the cost of the 8th Annual Victorian Infrastructure Summit 2010, hosted by Informa and endorsed by the VLGA. Being held on 13-14 October 2010 at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne, the conference theme is 'Integration for a World Class Transport Network' and will include the latest industry outlook and case studies from expert speakers, including: Jim Betts, Secretary, Department of Transport Victoria; Lachlan McDonald, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Department of Transport Victoria; and Andrew Wall, Manager of Network Operations, VicRoads. Go here for more information and to benefit from this special discount.VLGA response to VCEC draft report on streamlining local government regulation
Following consultations with our local government and community members, the VLGA has drafted its response to the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission’s Draft Report on Streamlining Local Government Regulation. We believe the Commission’s draft report and recommendations highlight important issues for further consideration on the costs, benefits and impacts of reporting and regulatory requirements, not only for planning but more widely. For this reason we particularly embrace draft recommendations that address specific and long-held concerns of both the VLGA’s local government and local community members, and underpin the need for improved, systemic responses by both State and local governments to the costs, benefits and impacts of reporting and regulatory requirements. Go here to see the VLGA’s full response.Final draft on the proposed guideline on accessible bus stops
The Australian Human Rights Commission has now made available a final draft of a proposed guideline on accessible bus stops which can be accessed here, and is calling for comments by 2 August 2010. For further information, or to provide your feedback, please email Michael Small at michael.small@humanrights.gov.au or phone (03) 9284 9763.
An Australian first – Melbourne Place Making Series (MPMS)
Village Well, VicUrban, City of Melbourne, Department of Planning and Community Development (Vic) and Fed Square have created the inaugural Melbourne Place Making Series (MPMS) to stimulate significant conversation about the role and value of Place Making as a tool for Urban Development. MPMS is about connecting to a larger global movement and all are welcome to attend upcoming events listed in the ‘other events’ section of this eNews. To find out more about the Melbourne Place Making Series go here. Watch this space
Pokies and VCGR timelines
The VLGA still retains some hope that non-government parties will move to amend the adopted period of only 37 days for local governments to notify the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) if they wish to make a submission in respect of any application or amended application for pokies. We have made our position known to both government and non-government parties that we want to see this 37 days extended, as it does not take account of the needs of local governments to properly consider their positions. We will let you know how this issue pans out in the next week or so as the Parliament further considers the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Bill 2010.
VLGA events for your diary
Stay home and warm in August as the VLGA comes to you via webcast and the phone
In response to the feedback we get about the difficulty for members to get to winter events, our staff have come up with two creative ideas to gather your views in August. So instead of coming to us on Thursday 5 August, stay put in the warmth of your home as we webcast ‘an audience with’ our CEO Maree McPherson and me about our plans for the next year. We will also be making direct contact with all of our VLGA delegates to discuss our progress report of the last year, which we will email to delegates shortly. Rather than asking you to get your feedback into us, we will be telephoning you at a convenient time and taking down your comments and feedback over the telephone. So sit back, stay warm and please participate in the webcast on 5 August by saving the following link to your desktop now - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/vlga-leading-edge-forum. Please let me know by return email if you are going to be able to join us for the webcast. If other members would like to receive a copy and be consulted on our plans for the next year, let us know by emailing us at vlga@vlga.org.au.Ensuring higher participation by voters in elections
Wednesday 11 August 2010, 10am-2.30pm,
VLGA Office, 60 Leicester St, Carlton
Facilitated by the VLGA for councillors, council officers and community organisations who want to learn more about partnership opportunities with the VEC to ensure all communities, regardless of background, age or ability have the opportunity to vote. Save the date and invite others in your local government and community to do the same.
Other events
Melbourne Place Making Series (MPMS) upcoming events
Financing Great Places: reducing risk, increasing profit and generating more value over the long term
Tuesday 27 July, 7.30am-9.30amVicUrban – 710 Collins St, Docklands
This is a free event, spaces are limited.
To register, RSVP to Casey Ryder at casey.ryder@vicurban.vic.gov.au.
Community Conversation and Workshop Events
Unleashing the Power of Place in Community: from consultation to community Conversation
Monday 16 August, 5.45pm-7.30pm BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
This is a free event.
To register RSVP to Village Well at mpms@villagewell.org.
Workshop
Tuesday 17 August, 8.30am-1.00pm
BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
A fee of $75 for registration and a summarising paper applies.
Online registration for this event is via the Village Well website here.
To find out more about the Melbourne Place Making Series go here.
Local government leaders preventing violence against women conference
Thurs day 26 August, 10am–4.30pmMCG, Melbourne
Local government leaders will come together to discuss how local governments can prevent violence against women and foster safe and inclusive environments for all. Mayors, their delegated councilors, and other senior decision makers and officers who are critical contributors to actions on strategic plans are especially welcome. For further information or to register go here.
Action Learning and Action Research Association World Congress
6-9 September 2010Bayview Eden Hotel, Queens Road, Melbourne
The VLGA has for many years promoted participatory action research and action learning principles which underpin many approaches to social and community planning activities in local communities. Those interested in these issues will no doubt want to know about the next ALARA World Congress, to be held in Melbourne. The Congress is entitled Appreciating our Diverse Pasts, Comprehending our Complex Presents, Prefiguring our Possible Futures. For more information on the Congress, go to our Events Calendar or the ALARA website. To also find out about pre-Congress workshops go here.
Cr Heinz Kreutz
President
0438 006 656 or heinz@vlga.org.au
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