Craigieburn Park plans on track

Hockey and Lacrosse centre update

Sunbury Agricultural Show on soon

Enjoy everything on offer at Sunbury Streetlife

Transforming Dallas shops Get involved as part of

Together 3047 New home for toy library

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Roads, footpaths and drains Town halls and

civic buildingsMaternal and child health programs

Family immunisation

Planning and building permits

Community transport

Waste and recycling

Access for all abilities

Community gardens

Parks and playgrounds

Pet registration and animal management

Home care and delivered meal programs

Child care and preschool

Youth programs

Pools and leisure centres

School crossing supervisors

Tourism and business

Parking and traffic management

Street sweeping

Stadiums and reserves

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Food safety inspections

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MAYOR'S

MESSAGEThis is my last message as Hume’s Mayor for 2014/15 as the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2015/16 takes place at the Council Statutory meeting on 28 October at the Broadmeadows Council Chamber.Hume is a wonderful place to live, work and visit. I have been extremely honoured to serve as Mayor to help ensure a wide range of services are delivered to support our growing community now and into the future.

I have always wanted the best for our community and have taken my term as Mayor for my second time with great pride and responsibility. My main area of focus during this extremely busy year has been about planning, the creation of jobs and the appearance of the City.

Throughout the year I have taken the time to advocate, network and collaborate with various stakeholders, visit local businesses and hear from a number of high calibre speakers. I have also worked with Federal and Victorian governments to ensure Hume is the place to invest.

I have been part of some incredibly exciting opportunities. One highlight has been the launch of the new Hume City Council app. Residents can now report issues, pay rates and access key information on Council services while on the go.

Another highlight is the Together 3047 initiative aiming to deliver long-term improvements for the local community and build a brighter future for residents of the 3047 postcode.

Council continues to invest in new and better roads, parks, and major leisure and sporting facilities, as well as increase our wide range of services for Hume residents.

We will continue to advocate for better planning and development outcomes for our City to ensure that they have a positive impact of our resident’s lives.

Cr Adem Atmaca Mayor of Hume

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Investing in our growing community

Hume City Council collects rates to provide a wide range of services and deliver important building projects to support our growing community now and into the future.

Council rates are a tax, applied to each rateable property throughout Hume City.

HOW RATES ARE CALCULATED Property values are used as the basis for calculating how much each property owner pays.

Council calculates rates for each property by multiplying its value, known as the Capital Improved Value (CIV) by the rates in the dollar.

For example: CIV $300,000 x 0.004448 = $1,334.40

PAYMENT DATESEach year in August, property owners receive an annual rates notice that outlines the total amount payable for the financial year ahead.

Rates are to be paid in four instalments that are due by:

30 September 2015 30 November 2015 29 February 2016 31 May 2016

PAYMENT OPTIONSPaying your rates has never been easier or more convenient.

You can make payments directly on Council’s website or through the Hume City Council app. You can also pay via Bpay, direct debit, mail, over the phone or in person. Refer to the back of your rates notice for further details.

WATCH A VIDEO FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/myrates

YOUR RATES AT WORK

MAKE A PAYMENT THROUGH THE APP

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CONTACTUSCUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRESOpen from 8am–5pm Monday to Friday

Broadmeadows 1079 Pascoe Vale Road

Craigieburn 75–95 Central Park Avenue

Sunbury 40 Macedon Street

Phone 03 9205 2200

Fax 03 9309 0109

Email contactus@hume.vic.gov.au

Web hume.vic.gov.au

App hume.vic.gov.au/app

Twitter @HumeCityCouncil

LinkedIn @HumeCityCouncil If you would like an accessible format of Hume Pride, including audio CD and large format, please contact us on 9205 2200 or via contactus@hume.vic.gov.au

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COMMUNITY update

FUNDING

The 2015/16 Budget has been tailored to deliver services that support Hume residents and offer people the chance to remain fit and healthy while close to home.

Health and wellbeing is a core priority for Hume City Council, and we support this by investing in major leisure facilities like Hume Regional Hockey Centre, Greenvale Recreation Centre and Craigieburn Park.

Last year we welcomed nearly 690,000 visits to Hume's three leisure centres in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury.

These centres offer a variety of health, leisure and lifestyle activities, as well as individual and group fitness programs.

Hume City has more than 30 active sporting reserves and 700 parks providing a range of opportunities to get active.

We also recently installed fitness equipment in Craigieburn Gardens, Sunbury Recreation Reserve, Malcolm Creek Parklands, Napoli Park, Central Park and Anderson Reserve.

We plan to deliver more exercise gear later this year at Shankland-Tarcoola Reserve and Westmeadows Reserve.

Getting you moving

Hume Libraries and Global Learning Centres are valuable community spaces committed to providing lifelong learning opportunities for our community.

Hume Libraries branches are based in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Sunbury and Tullamarine.

The Hume Mobile Library operates across Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Dallas, Greenvale, Meadow Heights and Roxburgh Park.

We host more than 600,000 visits to our libraries and learning centres and there was almost 1 million loans from our libraries last year.

Various free services and resources are offered, including books for all ages, magazines, newspapers, DVD's, CD's and language resources.

We also conduct learning programs that attract 27,000 participants and deliver 100,000 hours of tuition and support.

And more than 30,000 adults and children will enjoy our Bilingual Storytime sessions.

You can also gain a university degree close to where you live, work or study through our Hume Multiversity program.

Classes are held at the Hume Global Learning Centres in Broadmeadows and Craigieburn and at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House and Community Centre.

Hume Multiversity offers access to the latest educational technology, including video-conferencing which allows interactive, real-time classes with lecturers and students across the other universities campuses. Tutors and lecturers are also onsite offering face-to-face support.

SUPPORTING YOUNG FAMILIESCouncil aims to support you to give your children the best start in life.

Each stage of a child's learning and development is important.

We offer pre-school to 1,700 children and long day care to more than 600 children.

This provides developmentally appropriate play-based programs for children to help them learn about the world around them.

It also develops social skills as they interact with other children.

Support and information is available through Council's free Maternal and Child Health service.

Over the past year, Council provided over 23,000 maternal and child health consultations, offering advice and support to families with young children aged zero to six.

There's always time for family-friendly fun too! We hold major events and festivals annually, which see more than 15,000 people enjoy entertainment and get to know others in their neighbourhood.

BOOSTING HEALTH!Immunisation services are provided by Council for babies, children and some young adults.

Our fully accredited and experienced nursing staff provide Hume's youngest residents with 24,000 vaccinations a year through our free childhood immunisation program.

Immunisation not only protects your own family, but also others by helping

prevent serious diseases spreading in our community.

Immunisation sessions are run through community centres across the City several times a week, and school-aged children are vaccinated through the school immunisation program.

View the immunisation timetable on our website to find a session near you.

BUILDING FOR GROWTHCouncil plays a key role in the development and character of the City and is responsible for most of the planning decisions that affect the community.

Annually, we receive over 750 applications for planning permits.

A planning permit is a legal document issued by Council, allowing the use or development of a specific property.

Building projects like new units, demolitions, renovations, extensions and sometimes new fences may need a planning permit.

We recommend you check with Council's statutory planning department on 9205 2200 before starting the design of a building project.

Building permits are required to construct any building or dwelling.

They are designed to protect your building and more importantly, you and your family.

Approximately 400 Building Control Investigations are conducted and 1500 Asset Protection Permits issued annually.

LIFELONG LEARNING

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au

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Council has invested $210 million for the delivery of a wide range of Council services for people at all stages of life.

At Hume City Council, we offer an individualised service for our older residents, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

We support people to adapt to changes in health and life circumstances. We also encourage our clients to remain independent and support themselves where possible.

Council provides 134,000 hours of home and community care support, including personal care and property maintenance. We also deliver more than 36,000 nutritious meals a year.

A wide variety of social, respite and educational groups have been designed for older people and people with a disability.

There are also more than 50 seniors clubs within Hume offering a range of recreational activities to residents over the age of 55.

SERVICES FOR OLDER RESIDENTS

Keeping our City clean and green

If you live, work, study or visit Hume, we are here to help.

You can contact Council by phone, send us an email, write us a letter, visit us in person at one of our Customer Service Centres or access us via our new Council services app.

We respond to more than 200,000 enquiries from residents and business owners in Hume each year.

This includes 180,000 calls, 44,500 face-to-face visits and 3,500 emails.

In 2014/15, more than 639,000 visits were made to Council’s website. This online resource provides information

about the wide range of Council services that are available to our residents and businesses.

We also provide interpreting and translation through our HumeLink program. Residents who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can use the National Relay Service.

Keep your eyes peeled for the roll-out of the Hume City Council app in Turkish, Arabic, Assyrian, Italian, Vietnamese and Greek in the coming months.

Look out for the portable pop-up Council too, visiting community places in and around Hume City.

Council will use the funding in its 2015/16 Budget to invest in new and better roads, bridges, and keeping our City clean and green.

Throughout the financial year we anticipate to:

collect more than 40,000 tonnes of garbage, 16,000 tonnes of recyclables and 6,000 tonnes of organic green waste from homes;

collect over 34,000 cubic metres of hard rubbish from 9,500 households;

accept more than 65,000 visits to Council tips; and

eradicate more than 35,000 square metres of graffiti from public areas.

During 2014/15, Council provided 37,000 kilometres of roadside litter cleaning, 25,300 kilometres of mechanical street-sweeping and serviced 4,500 pits in underground drain cleaning.

Animals are great companions. They can be a big part of our lives and an important family member.

Council promotes and encourages the responsible ownership of pets. This involves registering, microchipping, vaccinating and desexing your pet.

More than 16,000 dogs and 5,000 cats are registered in Hume, ensuring they get home safely if they get lost.

Council provides a range of Animal Management Services that aim to meet legislation and the welfare of animals.

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/pets

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OUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

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Hume’s Commitment to White Ribbon

Each year to mark White Ribbon Day, Hume City Council holds an event aimed at raising awareness and changing attitudes towards violence against women.

Our guest speaker at this year’s White Ribbon Day event on 25 November is ‘2015 Australian of the Year’ Rosie Batty. Rosie’s name has become synonymous with courage and resilience.

A tireless family violence campaigner, Rosie established The Luke Batty Foundation to support women and children affected by the trauma of family violence.

Rosie has also been named as the founding member of an advisory panel for preventing violence against women, and in 2015 she received the Pride of Australia’s National Courage Medal.

Come and listen to Rosie share her remarkable story of resilience, courage, inspiration and making a difference.

GET INVOLVED 25 November, 3pm Broadmeadows Town Hall, Pascoe Vale Road

hume.vic.gov.au/whiteribbon

REDEVELOPMENT OF A LANDMARK Business. Community. Together. Council will continue our efforts to advocate to both the Victorian and Australian governments for funding for the Broadmeadows Town Hall.

The Broadmeadows Town Hall has been central to the identity of Broadmeadows since 1964.

This iconic building will begin to be revitilised as Council undertakes a major, multi-million dollar redevelopment in the coming 12 months.

These funds are to give the “old beauty” a dramatic, much needed facelift so that more of the community will be able to use the building.

It will become an innovative facility delivering community and employment opportunities specific to Melbourne’s North with:

commercial space to support the diversity of employment, business and service opportunities required; and

community space to expand services and facilities.

The design will respect the architectural qualities of the Broadmeadows Town Hall and enhance its contribution to local amenity, activation and liveability in Broadmeadows.

Hume City Council cannot fund this project alone. Additional Government funding is required to ensure the landmark building in the heart of the Broadmeadows Town Centre adapts to meet the needs of our growing community.

TO HELP ADVOCATE

hume.vic.gov.au/advocacy

#humeadvocatesPictured (from left to right) – Cr Geoff Porter, Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou, Mayor Cr Adem Atmaca, Deputy Mayor Cr Alan Bolton and Cr Drew Jessop

Pictured right - Rosie Batty Below - local advocates

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FOR MORE INFO

9205 2200 hume.vic.gov.au/

livegreenworkshops

hume.vic.gov.au/waste

SPRING IS HEREThere is no better time to get out in a garden than during Spring. Get out those gardening gloves, step outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine heading our way.

COMMUNITY FRUIT AND VEGIE GARDENSHume City has four community fruit and vegetable gardens available to local residents.

The gardens are spaces for growing food and bringing people together. They feature 140 garden beds (used by over 200 residents), a 50 fruit tree orchard and water tanks with the capacity to store over 70,000 litres.

FOOD GARDENING WORKSHOPSAs part of Council’s Live Green program, you have the opportunity to participate in a range of free or low cost practical workshops.

Many of these are to help people grow their own healthy food. Workshops cover topics such as vegie gardening, fruit tree care, composting, saving seeds and building ‘no dig’ garden beds.

LITTLE GREEN THUMBSWe all wish at times our children stopped watching television and playing computer games to enjoy what the outdoors offer.

Small children have the chance to join Little Green Thumbs, a program where they can plant vegies, make garden crafts, laugh and have fun.

FREE GARDENING BOOKDo you know what should be planted this time of year? Do you need a little helping hand?

Council, together with Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, has produced Home Harvest, a free book to help you grow your own fresh food in local conditions.

It’s a great beginner’s resource for residents, schools or anyone gardening in the community.

Download it online or we can mail it to you upon request.

GET INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY GARDEN

• Craigieburn Community Garden, Hamilton Street Reserve

• Goonawarra Community Garden, Highgrove Drive, Sunbury

• Roxburgh Park Community Garden, Roxburgh Park Homestead, Whiltshire Drive

• Westmeadows Indigenous Garden, Toora Drive

ORGANIC SERVICECouncil’s organic (green waste) service is an optional, user pays service collected on the alternate week to your recycling bin (fortnightly). This service is particularly useful during Spring. By removing green waste you reduce the risk of fire and help make your property fire ready.

You may choose a 140 litre or 240 litre organics bin to suit your needs. The 140 litre will cost you $75 annually and the 240 litre bin, $95 annually.

Items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, small branches and twigs, grass clippings, leaves, garden prunings and weeds can be placed in this bin.

LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTEReducing food waste benefits our environment and can also save you money. Victorian households estimate that they throw away up to $2,200 a year in wasted food (Sustainability Victoria, 2014).

Don't know where to start? Pick up some handy tips from experts about how they’ve reduced food waste by planning, shopping, cooking and storing their food properly on the Love Food Hate Waste website.

This program is brought to you by The Victorian Government and delivered by Sustainability Victoria.

FREE SECOND HAND SATURDAYAre mattresses, old electronic goods and whitegoods cluttering your garage? Drop them off to us and we’ll recycle them for free!

Second Hand Saturday is a chance to get rid of your whitegoods, mattresses and e-waste (such as computers and televisions) and hand it in for free for reuse and recycling.

Our next Second Hand Saturday collection will be held at Bunnings Craigieburn on Saturday 24 October.

Free for Hume residents, this service is limited to 15 items per household (no commercial quantities accepted). For full details visit Council's website.

NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK, 9-15 NOVEMBERIn Hume City we’ve become very good at recycling, with our last audit showing that less than 10% of the waste in recycling bins didn’t belong there.

During National Recycling Week, give yourself a pat on the back! Of course there is always more ways to recycle to help save energy and resources.

Remember to check your garbage bins for any sneaky recyclables that may have slipped in there, or start a new recycling system, such as a compost bin or worm farm. For other handy hints, visit Council's website.

REDUCING FIRE RISKAs the weather warms up, take your fire risk seriously and begin to clean up in and around the home.

It is important that everyone takes time to consider their individual risk.

It doesn't matter what size property you live on and you don't have to be living in a fire prone area to be affected by fire.

Small actions can make a big difference in the lead up to the fire season. Remember to cut your grass, clear leaves and remove hanging branches.

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Life Through the Lens – Craigieburn Camera Club Annual Show 3 September – 25 October

Craigieburn Camera Club is a photography group located within Craigieburn. With over 60 members, the diversity of the Club's photography folios extend across a wide range of niche expertise. From wildlife to industrial, macro to panoramic, this will showcase the best of what the Club has to offer.

White Ribbon Exhibition 29 October – 23 December

An exhibition to complement the many activities taking place in Hume around White Ribbon Day, 25 November. It will reflect Hume’s strong commitment to the White Ribbon movement.

White Ribbon Day aims to change the attitudes and behaviours that lead to, and perpetuate, men’s violence against women. The vision is for all women to live in safety free from all forms of men's violence.

GEE LEE-WIK DOLEEN GALLERY

EXHIBITIONS @ THE

Council encourages a more physically active, healthier and happier community.

Our plans for the new $48.5 million Craigieburn Park development are now well underway and construction has started.

The 12.14 hectare development will feature a range of quality sporting and recreation facilities within surrounding parklands.

The park is set to be an iconic venue in Hume. There will be a variety of pools, waterslides, wellness suites, a gym and program rooms within the aquatic and leisure centre. There will also be an athletics track and pavilion, parkland, event spaces, an inclusive playspace and picnic areas.

The leisure centre will also offer the opportunity for park visitors and patrons to enjoy a coffee and a quick bite to eat in the cafe. Public toilets at the leisure centre, in the parklands and at the athletics pavilion ensure easy access to amenities wherever you are.

A large number of tree-lined walkways, a one kilometre running track to test your speed and plenty of carparking round out the features.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed name for the park: Craigieburn ANZAC Park. A decision regarding the name of the park will be made in the near future.

As the project continues, there will be more opportunities for the community to provide feedback on facilities and plans.

WHAT'S NEW, NEWBURY?

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/gallery

With the Olympics in Rio just one year away, Hume City Council has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art $2.1 million hockey and lacrosse centre at Craigieburn.

Newbury Park, already home to a playground, skate park and half basketball court, will see the addition of a synthetic pitch catering to both hockey and lacrosse, with lighting and artificial turf so that games can be played safely at night.

When the total project is complete there will be two pitches nestled amongst a beautifully landscaped park, which will offer space for a range of activities, thanks to walking paths, play areas and BBQs.

The project, a partnership between Council, Stockland, Hockey Victoria and Lacrosse Victoria, includes a pavilion so that players and officials can enjoy modern change-rooms and kitchen facilities, as well as a social room.

The five-hectare site, on the corner of Grand and Newbury Boulevards in Highlands Estate, will also accommodate two carparks with space for more than 100 vehicles.

Its construction is a significant milestone as Hume does not currently have any hockey facilities, while interest in the sport continues to rise.

Hockey and lacrosse offer a fantastic way for competitors to keep fit, and instils a variety of skills, including discipline and team work.

We have run programs in schools to accommodatechildren who are interested in the sport, supported by Hockey Victoria and Lacrosse Victoria.

Like many community sports, it is a friendly way for people to interact, and get to know others in their neighbourhood.

The hockey and lacrosse pitch at Newbury Park is expected to open in early 2016. The pavilion works will start at this time and be completed in mid-2016.

Get out of the house and discover your new local playground at Newbury Park.

Kids of all ages can get outdoors and have a load of fun at this park, which features a playground, skate park, half basketball court and a fitness station to challenge your climbing skills!

Landscaping has now been completed with a carpark to make getting there a breeze.

Watch this space grow as it fills with laughter, imagination and your neighbours.

Find it on the corner of Grand and Newbury Boulevards, Craigieburn.

A new space for all ages!

PARK PLANS ON TRACK

JUST A FLUSH AWAY!What do you think about the quality and availability of public toilets in Hume City? Help Council prepare a Public Toilet Strategy by letting us know what you would like improved.

New accessible public toilets are being installed across Aitken Ward. These facilities will provide free convenient public amenities for the community to use.

The first set of toilets have been installed at Newbury Park in Craigieburn, and soon public toilets will also be installed in Craigieburn Gardens.

The new toilets will enable families to relax more whilst they enjoy and play within Hume City’s busy park areas, making them more appealing and convenient.

HAVE YOUR SAY

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FOR MORE INFO

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Sunday 22 November 10am - 3pm

O'Shannassy Street, Sunbury

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A SPLASH OF GOOD NEWS

The annual Sunbury Agricultural Show has become quite a tradition and is well known event in the community calendar which attracts over 15,000 people.

The show includes activities for all ages, including rides, show bags, community displays, petting zoos and horse parades for families to come together and enjoy.

The Sunbury Agricultural Show gives our community a chance to remember and continue the events, activities and traditions of the 20th century.

Over the years, the event has grown from strength to strength and continues to attract an increasing crowd.

This show is a great chance for you to come along with your family and experience what real fun feels like!

Council is a proud sponsor of this event.

MORE ANIMALS THAN OLDMCDONALD'S FARM

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/leisure

WORD ON THE STREET - STREETLIFE WINS US OVER

Sunbury Streetlife is one of the newest events to enter our community, having begun only three years ago.

It has however already won the hearts of many, receiving the 2014 Australia Day Award for ‘The Best Community Event’ in 2013.

Streetlife is a family-friendly event built around the concept of helping grow, acknowledge and support local businesses.

An entire street in Sunbury is shut down, allowing for a wide variety of home-based businesses to share and promote their products.

Live entertainment, hands-on workshops, roving acts and children’s activities are also available on the day.

Come along and enjoy everything that is on offer. It is a free event, open to the entire community!

Council is a proud sponsor of Sunbury Streetlife.

The Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been a much loved part of Sunbury resident’s lives for many years.Over this time the site has seen many improvements and upgrades, most recently getting new lights at the gym, more efficient pool pumps and state of the art fitness equipment.

In this year’s budget, Council will fund the drafting of concept plans for a new warm water pool at Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

These are exciting times for local residents, as we plan to ensure this centre can meet changing community needs well into the future.

Council will continue to advocate for more car parking for commuters who use Sunbury Railway Station.

There are 2.7 million passengers travelling between Sunbury and Keilor Plains stations (effectively coming to and from Sunbury) and this has grown by 25% in the last two years.

There are around 550 car spaces available at the train station at the moment but still many people are unable to find a park.

The problem will certainly get much worse when thousands of new homes are built along Lancefield Road and Sunbury Road.

The population of Sunbury will almost double by 2036, and it’s vital to progressively increase space for car parking to support generations of young families.

Council is pleased the Victorian Government will expand the number of trains through Sunbury, but it is also vital to increase the volume of car bays at the station.

NOT PARKING THE ISSUE!

Saturday 10 October 8.30am - 4.30pm

Clarke Oval, Riddells Road, Sunbury

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Hume City Council, like all Victorian local government, is required to enforce parking regulations to ensure the safe and fair use of its roads.

While it is a driver’s responsibility to know and understand the Victorian road rules, Council assists by promoting responsible parking.

Parking a vehicle on a footpath, naturestrip or reservation is an offence under the Victorian Road Safety Road Rules 2009, unless the vehicle is a motorcycle or bicycle.

The offence applies regardless of whether only two wheels of a car are on the naturestrip. It remains an infringement even if the naturestrip is made of gravel.

Under the Act, Council can issue a penalty of $91 for motorists who park their vehicles on naturestrips.

Police also have the ability to issue fines to motorists.

Additionally, where vehicles are parked in private driveways and protrude onto the footpath an Infringement Notice can be issued if there is insufficient space left clear for a pedestrian to comfortably walk past.

Footpaths, naturestrips and reservations are constructed for pedestrians only and are not designed to carry vehicles.

Council has a duty of care to ensure that footpaths and naturestrips are safe for pedestrians.

In addition to contravening the Road Safety Rules and putting pedestrians at risk, parking on naturestrips can create a range of other problems including damage to vegetation, kerbs and channels, house drain connections and underground services.

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/parking

IT IS ILLEGAL TO PARK ON A NATURESTRIP

TOGETHER 3047

Children and parents are jumping with joy as they access more than 1,500 toys and puzzles at Broadmeadows Toy Library.

Toys are an essential part of growing up. We can probably all remember what our favourite toys and puzzles were and the memories associated with them.

The toy library has functioned for 30 years in Jacana, and recently moved to a new home in rooms designed and fitted especially for its massive collection of toys, at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

The Broadmeadows Toy Library offers many different types of toys, from scooters, slides and ride-on toys, to Lego, fire stations, dolls houses and construction toys.

Anyone who lives in Hume or Moreland can join the library, and membership is $25 for a six-month subscription.

Members can borrow up to three toys and a puzzle, and keep those items for three weeks.

Items available at the toy library assist youngsters to be creative and develop their imagination, motor skills and problem solving abilities while having fun.

This year Hume City Council will spend $210 million on services and $64 million on building projects to keep pace with our growing community.

One highlight of the 2015/16 capital works program is the upgrade of the local shopping hub at the Dallas shops at Dargie Court and Dobell Place.

This area will be transformed at a cost of $1 million to help enhance service levels and improve the quality of shopping space and community facilities in Dallas.

It will include a new streetscape surface, improved drainage, upgraded lighting and street furniture, seats and bins.

Concept drawings of this space are currently being drafted and will be made available shortly for the community to review.

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SEE NEW

POSSIBILITIESCouncil has a plan to deliver long-term improvements for the local community and build a brighter future for residents within the postcode surrounding 3047 – this initiative is called Together 3047.

Part of the Together 3047 project, Hands on Neighbourhoods enables local residents the chance to have a say on priorities for housing and development in their neighbourhood.

Residents can come along to a number of community sessions in the coming months to meet design students and share views.

The students will be building architectural models of houses based on feedback, so you can watch designs come to life!

Getting involved will enable you to:

See new possibilities for your home and your community

Take a ‘hands on’ role in the design process

Share knowledge of your neighbourhood

As part of the Together 3047 campaign, Council has committed to invest $900,000 across three years to assist areas within postcode 3047, such as Broadmeadows, Dallas and Jacana.

Together 3047 is focused on employment and social initiatives that make a difference, and works, planning and maintenance which improves the amenity of these suburbs.

FOR MORE INFO

hume.vic.gov.au/yoursay

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NEW HOME FOR TOY LIBRARY

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FOR MORE INFO

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Month of April Keith and Mary Herring

Save the dateHume City Council's magnificent Carols by Candlelight is currently being planned so it can be bigger and better than last year - if that is even possible!

The 2015 Carols by Candlelight event will be held at Highgate Recereation Reserve Craigieburn on Sunday 6 December at 7pm.

This event has been generating Christmas spirit and excitement for local families for many years and will continue doing so for many more!

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Upcoming Council Meeting Dates Meetings start at 7pm

Month of MayPeter Rayner

Month of June Mary McAdam

Month of JulyStuart Hodgson

JACKSONS CREEK WARDAITKEN WARD

MEADOW VALLEY WARD

0400 091 567 @ geoffp@hume.vic.gov.au

Universal Children's Day is an annual event always celebrated in Children's Week on the fourth Wednesday of October. It’s a day to stimulate, educate and entertain children. During this time make a special effort to visit one of Council’s libraries, community hub's, centres or neighbourhood houses or join in a local event.

Seniors Festival is held in October and it is your time to shine. With lots of events and activities, there is plenty for everyone to try and learn. This is a great day recognising and celebrating our older residents, and the rich contribution they make to our community.

Cr Geoff Porter

0400 514 097 @ chandrab@hume.vic.gov.au

Community Safety Month is held every October and is a timely reminder that we all have a role in making our communities safer. People are encouraged to build community safety partnerships by organising a broad range of safety discussions - crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices and staying safe during an emergency. I am pleased the excitement continues to build around Newbury Park and the $2.1 million hockey and lacrosse centre in Craigieburn. Once this active recreation reserve is complete, it will be a fantastic space for everyone.

Cr Chandra Bamunusinghe

0428 285 698 @ jackm@hume.vic.gov.au

We live in a community where we enjoy the benefits of open spaces and grasslands; but the risk of fire emergency is real. In 2014 the threat of fire really hit home – particularly in Sunbury, Mickleham and Craigieburn. It is vital that everyone takes time to consider their individual fire risk and work to reduce this risk.

Hume residents can now watch a number of Council at Work videos on Council’s website or YouTube channel outlining the wide range of services provided by Council. These videos are to help give you a snapshot into the different services people at all stage of life can access.

Cr Jack Medcraft Cr Jack Ogilvie

0419 317 931 @ jacko@hume.vic.gov.au

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the support and well wishes I have received since my recent medical scare.

I encourage everyone to get involved and visit a couple of my favourite Sunbury community events; the Sunbury Agricultural Show on 10 October and the Sunbury Streetlife Festival on 22 November. Find out about local services, meet new people and have a load of fun.

Thanks to everyone for the feedback received on the Sunbury Village Green. Council will consider all comments as we upgrade lighting and enhance the water feature.

0429 703 098 @ victord@hume.vic.gov.au

As part of the Together 3047 project, the Hands on Neighbourhoods Part 2 initiative enables local residents to have a say on priorities for housing and development in their neighbourhood. Come along to a community session during September. Students will be building architectural models based on your feedback.

Tanderrum Way streetscape in Broadmeadows between Pearcedale Parade and Pascoe Vale Road is almost complete. This will help reduce traffic and improve pedestrian safety. I look forward to being one of the first to drive my car down there.

Cr Vic Dougall

0428 317 474 @ helenp@hume.vic.gov.au

Take advantage of free energy saving upgrades to your home to help you reduce your energy bills and improve the comfort of your home. Energy Makeovers, supported by Hume City Council are offering free upgrades including efficient LED downlights, compact fluorescent lights, chimney and door draught stoppers and water-saving showerheads.

I am committed to our residents and invite you to come down and meet me every second Saturday of the month at Gladstone Community Centre or every fourth Saturday of the month at Broadmeadows Hume Global Learning Centre between 10am and 12pm.

Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou

0411 701 527 @ adema@hume.vic.gov.au

Recently the Federal Government announced the Black Spot funding and I was extremely pleased Council was successful in receiving money for five projects worth $2.38 million. These projects aim to improve safety and reduce crashes on our roads.

Council, with the help of the community, has worked to raise awareness of the White Ribbon campaign to prevent violence against women. On White Ribbon Day, 25 November, come to the Broadmeadows Town Hall and show your support for all people to have the right to live in a safe community free of violence and crime.

Cr Adem Atmaca

MAYOR

Cr Ann Potter

0400 604 210 @ annp@hume.vic.gov.au

In the past I have been involved in the Garage Sale Trail. I encourage you all to buy, sell and meet your neighbours on 24 October as part of this campaign. Sell unwanted items to make some money, or find a hidden bargain whilst meeting neighbours. To register visit garagesaletrail.com.au

Looking for a fun, family friendly way to spend a Saturday? Then take the kids along to their very own free garden club, Little Green Thumbs. Held in conjunction with Harvest Sunbury on the last Saturday of each month at the Goonawarra Community Garden, Highgrove Drive, Sunbury.

0400 158 956 @ alanb@hume.vic.gov.au

I am excited to hear Aitken Boulevard will be extended and complete by the end of the year. People will be able to drive from Mt Ridley Road down to Somerton Road. This will enable residents to be better connected, with motorists benefiting from shorter travel times and better access to key community centres.

Works on the Craigieburn Park site continue to remain on target with the Regional athletics track to be completed in mid-2016 and the aquatic and leisure centre in early 2017. If you’re not familiar with this project, make sure you visit Council’s website.

Cr Alan Bolton

0412 085 624 @ drewj@hume.vic.gov.au

I am passionate about our environment and encourage everyone to do their bit to make a difference. During National Recycling week, 9-15 November, start a new recycling system, such as a compost bin or worm farm. Through Compost Revolution, Council subsidises these items for residents. If your school or business needs help recycling, Council can assist you to get started or give tips.

If mattresses, old electronic goods and whitegoods are cluttering your garage or home, then take advantage of the next free Second Hand Saturday collection held at Bunnings Craigieburn on Saturday 24 October.

Cr Drew Jessop

DEPUTY MAYOR

0400 228 840 @ caseyn@hume.vic.gov.au

Safety within our community is paramount and I am committed to helping increase awareness about safety matters as well as respectful and equitable treatment of women. On 25 November, come to the White Ribbon Day and listen to ‘2015 Australian of the Year’ Rosie Batty. Rosie’s name has become synonymous with the words courage and resilience.

Thanks to a range of fitness equipment that has been installed at parks across the municipality, including Craigieburn Gardens, Central Park and Malcolm Creek Parklands residents can get active at no cost. I encourage everyone to try out these spaces.

Cr Casey Nunn

Meeting Date Meeting Type Venue

Monday 14 September 2015 Ordinary Craigieburn Global Learning Centre

Monday 28 September 2015 Ordinary (Town Planning) Broadmeadows Council Chamber

Monday 12 October 2015 Ordinary Broadmeadows Council Chamber

Monday 26 October 2015 Ordinary (Town Planning) Broadmeadows Council Chamber

Wednesday 28 October 2015 Statutory Meeting Broadmeadows Council Chamber

Monday 9 November 2015 Ordinary Craigieburn Global Learning Centre

Monday 2 November 2015 Ordinary (Town Planning) Broadmeadows Council Chamber

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Freedom of Entry ParadeOn 21 November, the 4th Brigade Administrative Support battalion, Australian Army, will be undertaking a ceremonial Freedom of Entry parade to Hume City. A parade of this type was last held as part of the Broadmeadows Festival of 6 November 1999. Come watch them assemble and march from the Broadmeadows Town Park at 10.30am.

hume.vic.gov.au/events

Children’s WeekWe all love to hear our children laugh and see them have loads of fun. During Children’s Week, 24 October to 1 November, take time out to join in the many fun activities happening in and around our City. This is the perfect time for kids to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

hume.vic.gov.au/children

Community Safety MonthBeing safe should always be top of mind no matter what age you are. During October, think about the actions you are undertaking and how you can be safe on our roads, around water and promote safety and safe practices within your community.

communitysafetymonth.com.au

National Garage Sale TrailAnyone can get involved, from households to local businesses, community groups, schools and charities. Sell anything at all, just get involved on 24 October.

garagesaletrail.com.au

Seniors WeekThe Victorian Seniors Festival will run from 4 to 11 October. A large number of programs are available during this time run by or for older Victorians, including the Council-run celebration on 16 October.

hume.vic.gov.au/seniorsweek