Newsletter

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NEWSLETTER – December 2023


Dear Members

Another year draws to a close. Hopefully 2023 has been kind to you and your family and friends. Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas, New Year and holiday season.

Some things that might be of interest follow.

Important Issues for 2024

The NRA Committee has already identified areas requiring our attention in 2024. The most significant being: 

* Portsea Village – Newtons Reserve, the head of the pier and deteriorating pylons, and beach erosion
* Implementation of all Foreshore Masterplans
* Maintenance and upgrades to recreational reserves and gardens
* Footpaths, pedestrian access and safety, and bike paths.
* Environmental weeds in roadside reserves.
* Quality and equity of services provided by the Shire and its contractors.
* Shire spending and budget management.


Mornington Peninsula Shire – Dogs in Public Policy 
The changes to this Policy were presented to Councillors and endorsed on 31 October 2023. This Policy defines areas (including beaches) where dogs may be prohibited, required to be on a leash, or allowed to be leash free.

In the coming months the Shire will be updating signs to reflect the regulations that apply in areas where off leash and on leash dog walking is permitted. There may be some confusion for dog walkers until all signs are updated.

In the Policy, references to Daylight Saving Time have been removed and replaced with Summer Time – 1 Dec to last day of Feb. Where time restrictions apply, these have changed to restrict access from 6pm to 10.00am (previously 7pm tom 9.00am).

More information can be found at Dogs on Beaches - Mornington Peninsula Shire (mornpen.vic.gov.au)


Fire Safety Plans
The fire risk for the Mornington Peninsula should not be underestimated. If you haven’t already considered your fire plan, good resources are available at Online Fire Planner | Victoria State Government

Support for Our Committee

We currently have six people on the Committee: Colin Watson, Graeme Hill, Joan Hoskins, Mechelle Cheers, Jill Sands and Richard Doery. 

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in supporting or even joining our Committee in 2024. We are particularly looking for help with monitoring and updating information on our website, preparing Newsletters and other communication to members. 

Yours sincerely

Colin Watson

President






We strongly encourage you to become involved with the group in your area.

Camerons Bight

Engaging the Nepean Ward in supporting a sustainable community

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