EIGHTH AVENUE LIGHTS REPLACEMENT In response to the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Audit (undertaken by Lisa Baker, Central 55 and myself in 2015) and several requests from myself to improve the lighting along Eighth Avenue in Maylands. On Wednesday 29th of July these works finally occurred, changing the Street lighting to LED which is much brighter, more energy efficient and is far more reliable (the anticipation being that light outages will be significantly

LANEWAY ACTIVATION In response to November’s “Laneway Open” engagement and online survey the City is implementing priority actions, particularly those relating to eating, drinking and relaxing in the laneway. Operating at the weekends during a 28 day trial period, Lyric Lane (between Ellard Lane and the car park abutting Rossonero) will be closed between approximately 5pm and 12pm. Tables and chairs will be brought out to the laneway for diners, and pedestrian access throug

ELECTIONS I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support in the recent Local Government elections. I was successful in re-election, securing nearly 71% of the vote. I wish both Richard Hall and Robyn Walsh (the other candidates) well in their future endeavours. Congratulations to returning Councillors, Michelle Sutherland and Sally Palmer, and to newly elected member, Councillor Steven Ostaszewskyj. Congratulations to our returning Mayor, Councillor D

Open Street Events In September Council adopted a simplified process to help make it easier for our community to have open street events. Examples of open street events include: • Christmas parties • Halloween trick or treating • Neighbourhood street parties • Kids' street play events The City of Bayswater has now provided an 'Open Street Events Kit' on the link below. This easy to use Kit will include an Application Form and other important information and resources to h

The last Council meeting for this term was held on Tuesday night (3 September), and with 764 pages of reports to wade through, it was a long meeting that finished after midnight. I was particularly pleased to support items that covered; [if !supportLists]· [endif]Disability access on our River, [if !supportLists]· [endif]The proposed change of use to allow Perth BBQ School to open up in our Town Centre, [if !supportLists]· [endif]Proposed amendments to our T

SAFE CROSSING FOR GUILDFORD ROAD An issue that has concerned me for some time has been the lack of accessible and safe crossing points along Guildford Road. Did you know that Guildford Road carries approximately 34,000 vehicles a day and that it is 1.3 kms between the signalised crossing points of Falkirk Avenue, and the Garratt Road intersections. My motion on a Protected Crossing Point on Guildford Road was unanimously supported by Council. "The Council request that the C

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Local Government elections will be upon us again later this year, and I come to the end of my term serving our community as one of your elected representatives. The last four years have shown me what is possible with Council and community working together. It is a privilege to serve our community in this role and I am particularly proud of our Town Centre placemaking, reducing red tape, making our City more age-friendly, and recognising the value o

Waterland With the Federal election results of Scott Morrison's Coalition winning Government, the City of Bayswater will not receive the 1.5 Million dollar pledge from Labor as it was contingent on a Shorten Labor Government. Where does that leave Waterland? Well, I’m honestly not sure at the moment. The City of Bayswater has allocated 1.5 million from Public Open Space Reserve. I’m on record for not supporting that because only around $820,000 in the Maylands POS Reserve is

Environmental Health - Swan River The City received notification from the WA Department of Health (DOH) that a potentially toxic microscopic algae known as Alexandrium spp. is present within the Swan River from Matilda Bay/ Pelican Point to the West Swan Road Bridge, Guildford. The City has installed health warning signage at jetty’s and prominent fishing locations to help warn the public not to fish or collect crabs/ shellfish from the waters. Information has also been place

Maylands Public Toilet After nine long years, we will be getting a new public toilet in Maylands town centre. Whilst not the best location overall, it is the best location that is available for use. The ideal location is at the Maylands Train Station and is one that Lisa Baker MLA, myself, the Maylands Business Association and The City of Bayswater have been requesting from the PTA for many many years. The PTA have categorically said no to a public toilet in the old Parcels O