Events

An Electors Meeting has been called for the 16th September at 6.30pm at the Belmont Civic Centre. The meeting is to discuss the lack of recording of council meetings and the need to have the meetings recorded and available free of charge to the residents.  Some of our senior residents do not drive at night time, people with disabilities may not be able to have a carer in the evening, some people work nights and people with children may not have someone to help care for them so they can attend meetings. Residents should be able to reference these meetings at a time that suits them.  Written minutes to not give people the opportunity to hear the discussions and debates as to why certain things are adopted by council.  For instance with rates going up again, the residents should be able to hear why and the debate that occurs.  It is needed for transparency of the CoB.  Many councils now live stream their meetings or at a minimum have recordings available to their residents.  Belmont should be doing the same. The contract for the CEO is also on the discussion.  BRRAG asked for a copy of this contract back in April.  The Local Government Act allowed for residents to have access to it.  It was not forthcoming.  A subsequent letter from the Department of Local Government advising we were able to get it, was sent to the CEO.  It has not been forthcoming.    

Jupp Lane Lounge is back after the success of the inaugural event last year! Rediscover your neighbourhood and the great people in our community. Let’s lounge on Jupp Lane! Jupp Lane (off Kooyong Road) will be partly closed down for one night to eat, play, lounge and connect. This laneway event will feature:  a live DJ local eats pop up activities and plenty of space to just chill! Plus find out more about the great work being undertaken by the Belmont Community Growers and Rivervale Community Network and how you can get involved.   For more information contact Nelson De Sousa on 9477 7409.