Woodlands Park is not quite as despoiled by graffiti as Napier Park but it does have its eyesores which again hang around for longer than should be necessary.
We repeat the advice below lest it was missed by the venerable members of MVCC who are (or should be) accountable to the voters and ratepayers who provide the wherewithal for their stipends.
"Rapid and continual removal of graffiti is the best way for individuals, councils, businesses and commercial property owners to protect the image of their local environment and preserve citizens and customers’ sense of security. Studies show that removal within 24 to 48 hours results in a nearly zero rate of reoccurrence."
How important does MVCC regard the issue of graffiti? What information does the MVCC website provide for concerned citizens and ratepayers? Enter the term "graffiti' into the MVCC website search facility and see what turns up.
We shall save you the trouble. Here's what you'll find.
Fees and charges
Moonee Valley City Council rates notices include an annual Environmental Charge on all rateable properties excluding vacant land. The Environmental Charge covers a range of waste management and environmental services including:
Garbage and recycling bins
Garbage collection and disposal
Recycling collection and disposal
Litter bins – provision, collection and disposal
Street cleaning
Footpath cleaning in shopping precincts
Leaf litter removal
Cleaning of constructed laneways
Graffiti removal
Environmental planning
Environmental initiatives
Hard and green waste pick up
Did you know?
In 2005 Council collected 41,636 tonnes of household waste; 42% of this waste was diverted from landfill by collecting recycling and garden bins.
In 2005 it cost Council $57.56 per household to collect and dispose of the landfill bin and $28.94 per household to collect and process the recycling bins.
The only ongoing additional fee is $36.30 per year for those who choose to take up the offer of the garden bin. This fee has been reduced to $25.30 for pensioners
This offer can be taken up mid-year and a pro-rata amount will appear on your next rates notice.
REALLY helpful eh?. The bylaws, the council policy, what you can do as a concerned ratepayer, who to contact. Yep, it's all there. "Build it and they will come ..." NOT!
NEXT UP - photos from a bike ride along the Moonee Ponds Creek. The Moonee Ponds Creek :- part delightful meandering natural waterway, part graffiti infested fetid open concrete drain.
IN THE MEANTIME perhaps you might like to have a look at what our MVCC councillors see as their role. Perhaps you might like to give them a call or drop them an email.
“I’m inspired by the Greens’ philosophy to ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’. Residents want a greater say in developments in their neighbourhood. Everyone in the community wants a fair go, whether their issue is childcare, aged care services or the environment.”
Cr Opie can be contacted on 0400 807 543 or bopie@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Cr Andricciola can be contacted on 0412 738 470, 9331 1185 (phone/fax) or at vandricciola@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Cr Iser has no mission statement published online, however Cr Iser can be contacted on 0414 959 427 or via email at riser@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Cr Cusack has no mission statement published online, however Cr Cusack can be contacted on 0407 521 432 or via email at jcusack@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Cr Chantry has identified some urgent issues require immediate attention and action./ Cr Chantry also envisages many exciting opportunities for the City of Moonee Valley.
Cr Chantry can be contacted on 9370 7684 (phone/fax), 0411 704 625 or at jchantry@mvcc.vic.gov.au
“As a newly-elected councillor, I am in a better position to effect a positive change and I make a commitment to do so”.
Cr Sipek can be contacted on 9243 8848, 0423 776 740 or jsipek@mvcc.vic.gov.au
“I like to be part of a council working towards improving the quality of living for our community”
Cr Giuliano can be contacted on 0423 699 646 or skeppel@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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