Morley visitors would be familiar with this “Seal fountain”, and also the seals dotted around the place. Probably not familiar with the history and story behind them though.
Continue reading The Morley Seal SculpturesThe Morley Seal Sculptures
Corporate Governance & Local Government
I was pleased to have received this the other day. It is the culmination of two years of study and the course content is as relevant to Local Governments as it is to corporations. I want to share one ‘Corporate Governance 101’ message from it.
Continue reading Corporate Governance & Local GovernmentANA Rowing – Learn To Row
The Council Oars
We have a number of great clubs within the City of Bayswater and one of them is the prestigious ANA Rowing Club. ANA run an annual ‘Learn To Row’ regatta, and this year a team of Councillors participated – The Council Oars.
Continue reading ANA Rowing – Learn To RowSAT and the Supreme Court
Many people consider that the State Administrative Tribunal just keep approving things. Unfortunately for them, incredibly powerful that they are, things don’t always go their way.
Container Deposit Scheme
There are some issues with this; big issues.
There is a solution which will reduce some of them – WALGA. Continue reading Container Deposit Scheme
Romance Under The Stars – Morley
This is really exciting.
The Perth Symphony Orchestra are coming to Morley and everyone is welcome! Continue reading Romance Under The Stars – Morley
Criminality & Rehabilitation
Wow. I am feeling so inspired. Not inspired to do anything personally, just inspired by listening to inspiring people. People who are at the top of their game and making a positive difference in other people’s lives. Continue reading Criminality & Rehabilitation
North Ward By-Election 2018
The results are in for the North Ward by-election. Congratulations to former Councillor Michelle Sutherland who received the electorates stamp of approval. Admittedly, not my preferred candidate, but there is a very big positive… Continue reading North Ward By-Election 2018
Building Bayswater – Local Planning Strategy
A pretty seismic change has occurred on a very important topic – Planning. It illustrates a real effort by the City to better engage and consult with the residents and ratepayers, and in turn better represent their views when planning for the City. Continue reading Building Bayswater – Local Planning Strategy
Aboriginal Languages Matter
On Friday I had the opportunity to represent the City at the opening of the Indigenous Art Mural at John Forrest Secondary College. As with most indigenous art, there is a story behind the picture, and I’ve held an interest in this particular story for some time. Continue reading Aboriginal Languages Matter
WALGA – Time For A Break-Up?
For the first time in my 7 years as a Councillor, I attended a WALGA AGM today. And I realised that we have a problem. ‘We’ being everyone in the Perth metro area. Yes, all 1.9 million of us. Continue reading WALGA – Time For A Break-Up?
Extraordinary Election – North Ward
With the sudden resignation of, now former Councillor, Brent Fleeton there is a vacancy on council (North Ward) which needs to be filled. You should consider it. Continue reading Extraordinary Election – North Ward
Participatory Budgeting
Around this time every year, local governments set the budget for the following 12 months. A time consuming process where planned expenditure is decided, and then rates are set to meet those expenditures.
It’s your money; do you feel you’re getting sufficient say? Because there is another way … Continue reading Participatory Budgeting
Is Cash the Best Place?
If you had $24,898,443 in cash, other than spend some, what would you do with it? Chances are you’d not keep it all in cash, but that is what the City of Bayswater has to do. Or does it? Continue reading Is Cash the Best Place?
Maylands Waterland – The Facts
I’m a fan of Maylands Waterland and have been there many times. It truly is a unique facility. Regarding the possibility of it being shut down, there’s talk that the City administration has sprung it on council. I don’t believe that is accurate and think the administration has been guided by council over the last 3 – 4 years and the budget deliberations. Continue reading Maylands Waterland – The Facts
