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25.01.2022 Fill up your kettles and drinking bottles Due to planned maintenance, we’ll be turning the water off in Albion Road, Glen Iris, between 9am and 2pm today (09/09). You can get emergency drinking water from our crew working on site. Thanks for your patience. More info: bit.ly/35cl9jT

24.01.2022 I have to say one of the more enjoyable aspects of campaigning is getting out and letterboxing (in our 2 hours) in Ashburton and Glen Iris. Besides bumping into many ‘masked’ familiar faces, it is wonderful to see the suburb in all its Spring glory. This front garden in Nicholas St is perfect with its Indigenous layered planting. Ticks many boxes for me. Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd Prahran 3181... #Councillor #garrythompson #solwayward #ashburton #gleniris See more

24.01.2022 #Councillor #GarryThompson #SolwayWard #Ashburton #GlenIris #boroondara #Candidate #CouncilElections #BoroondaraElections #CandidateForSolwayWard

24.01.2022 Our small businesses are integral to our community. That's why we've launched the Small Business Booster grants program to help local businesses respond to the impacts of COVID-19. Applications close 27 September. Get more info here: bit.ly/2FurBIt

22.01.2022 Boroondara has a rich botanical history, just imagine what the trees have seen and heard! The Boroondara Arts Initiative project for 2020 is 'If these leaves c...ould talk', by Em Shannon Art. Join in a series of free, online activities, including visual storytelling, drawing and sustainable art and craft which will contribute to a community art installation at Hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara residents of all ages are invited to participate. This week's art activity shows you how to create a soft sculpture out of everyday household materials to resemble some of Boroondara’s most significant trees seed pods. For instructions, templates and more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2PQLb3b #BoroondaraArts #BoroondaraArtsWithYou #artathome

19.01.2022 I am excited for young families with our playgrounds starting to open up from today. Alas, that’s still not enough to get my teenagers out of bed on a Monday morning!

19.01.2022 The redevelopment of Camberwell Community Centre is progressing well! Construction of the new building is expected to be completed by early 2021. The bigger an...d better centre will include multipurpose community spaces, an underground carpark with lift access, an outdoor garden and courtyard area and a new Camberwell Maternal and Child Heath Centre. Check out the renders below or click here for more info: bit.ly/3jAm3uo

19.01.2022 I am truly honoured and humbled to be elected Mayor of the City of Boroondara by my colleagues tonight. I am encouraged by the conversations I have had with fellow Councillors and believe we have the makings of a great Council with many new ideas and bold visions for our community. This new council will not just be both forward focused and community focused, it will be one that is strategic at a time that our community needs it most. All bodes well for Boroondara over thi...s next four years. Deputy Mayor Cr Watson, Planning Chair Cr Parke and Services Chair Cr Addis collectively in their positions bring experience and a balanced perspective to our Council. GT

18.01.2022 Meet Scout, our 3 year old border collie. She just loves chasing the ball at Hartwell Sports Ground, along with every other dog and owner I know (ATM!). Like all border collies she is relentless, especially on evenings like tonight. @scout.bordercollie loves introducing herself to everyone, and has amassed an Instagram following of well over 1000. She left me behind within a couple of weeks! . #dogswin #dogsofboroondara #boroondara #solwayward

18.01.2022 A sense of normality is starting. Eric Raven Junior Cricket Glen Iris Cricket Club

18.01.2022 The Future of Boroondara’s Trees. I took this photo this morning along the Ferndale Trail. It reminds me that over the coming years, both Council and the Community will be faced with the challenge of the progressive renewal of our aging municipal trees, whilst looking to increase our tree canopy coverage across the municipality. Everyone recognizes our leafy streets is what we love about where we live and to ensure that it remains that way for future generations, we need to... create a considered path forward strategically and sustainably for our community. This will be a challenge without doubt and will need careful planning and community engagement. The next Council Term we need to start planning for this change which will occur over the coming decades. It will provide many opportunities to look at the types of trees, their climate resilience, diversity and coverage. I am looking forward to this challenge, which is one of many we share with the community, as we plan for our urban environment to be more resilient to a changing climate. As an urban designer I have always said, if we can create a forest in a city so that the community grows to recognize they are living within a forest, we have all taken great steps to addressing the micro-climatic effects of urban heat islands and many other ecological and environmental challenges facing an urbanized environment. We all need to play a part to achieve that vision. From this month’s Boroondara Bulletin: Our municipal trees are an integral and highly valued part of Boroondara’s natural and designed heritage. With more than 100,000 street and park trees, we need to ensure we can manage their health and safety now and in future, for the benefit of our community and the environment. Over 75 per cent of our trees are now mature, with many planted during the inter-war period between 1920 and 1940, when housing developments were expanding and nature strip trees became common features. With some trees entering into the decline phase of their lifespan, and in many cases, having outgrown their planting sites, we need to manage their risk and plan for their progressive renewal through removal and replacement. Our older trees are also more prone to the increased stresses caused by changes in our urban environment and warming climate. The impacts on trees, like mandatory pruning to meet electric line clearance obligations, or damage to roots during works on essential services (gas, water, communication and other underground services), pose major risks for the health of the tree. We are working to tighten protection conditions surrounding our trees to limit any impact during infrastructure work by external service providers and our own. Read more: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au//future-boroondaras-trees #Councillor #GarryThompson #SolwayWard #Boroondara #Ashburton #GlenIris Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181

16.01.2022 It was wonderful to be part of the Boroondara District Scouts ARAP 2020 with District Commissioner Johann Anderson, Hon Michael Baden-Powell, Katie Allen - Federal Member for Higgins, Paul Hamer - State Member for Box Hill, Mayor Cynthia Watson and Cr Phillip Healey to celebrate online with the Boroondara District in what’s has been an unusually challenging year of scouting in the City of Boroondara. Fantastic to hear from many of the Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Leaders on ma...ny of the activities they have done throughout the year, some outdoors in the real world and many indoors. The Scouting movement is strong, they have not stopped Scouting during 2020, they have adapted to the virtual world as only Scouts can, but they are very much looking forward to coming together soon...outdoors. Congratulations on your success. Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd Prahran 3181 #Scouts #ScoutsVictoria Katie Allen MP Cynthia Watson Paul Hamer MP Phillip Healey

14.01.2022 Solway Ward - Resident profile: Brigadier Geoff Christopherson AM and Leonie Christopherson AM. Glen Iris residents Geoff and Leonie have led a remarkable life, full of adventure, travel and community service. ... Leonie married into army life at just 20 when she wed Geoff, whose army service took them to 20 different locations in five different countries. The two also lived in several cities in Australia before settling permanently in Glen Iris in the 1980s with their three sons. Having spent so many years living in rentals or married quarters, finally having a home of their own in Boroondara was life-changing. I felt like a snail who had at last found it’s right shell instead of being a hermit crab in someone else’s home - it was heaven!, says Leonie. Throughout their lives Geoff and Leonie have been passionate about participating in community life and making a difference. So much so, that they have both been awarded Members of the Order of Australia honours for their contributions. You cannot complain about anything in this country if you’re not prepared to help bring about change. Whinging from the sidelines is not an option, says Leonie. With this in mind, Leonie joined the National Council of Women (later rising to the ranks of president) - an advocacy group that encourages the participation of women in all aspects of community life. Locally, Leonie has played important roles in the foundation of the Boroondara Writer’s Group, and has even held the position of Chairman of the Ashburton Community Centre. The couple has also participated in many other community initiatives including Neighbourhood Watch and the Friends of Gardiner’s Creek. For Geoff, supporting fellow soldiers through his local RSL is a cause very important to him. Since 1989 he has held various roles at the East Malvern RSL, all focussing on the welfare of veterans. He regularly visits RSL members and their dependents in hospital or in aged care facilities, and the issue of veteran welfare is a something that is very close to his heart. The age of our ex-servicemen and their families, particularly the WWII and Vietnam veterans, is getting rapidly older, so their needs are more pressing, says Geoff. At the same time our resources in terms of trained welfare and pension officers is diminishing, and it’s for this reason I’m inspired to do everything I can to help my fellow veterans, he said. The now long-term residents of Boroondara have remained in the same home they first bought in Glen Iris in 1975, with no plans of moving. We couldn’t have chosen a better spot - close to transport, easy access to the city, gorgeous parks and trees, so many friends and neighbours close by and within walking distance to Ashburton’s charming village shops. What more could you possibly want? laughs Leonie. #SolwayWard #Newsletter #April2018 #ResidentProfile #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton

14.01.2022 Did you know the foundation stone out the front of the Hawthorn Arts Centre is really a time capsule from August 1888? Or that prior to closing in 2002, the Kew... Court House was the longest continuously used police station in Melbourne? As a proud Precinct Partner of Open House Melbourne 2020, we're hosting live online panel discussions with the Hawthorn and Kew historical societies to explore the evolution of these iconic buildings that have been a part of Boroondara's community since the 19th century. RSVPs are required. Please click the link to register to obtain a Zoom link and login instructions: bit.ly/3eBbQLn See more

14.01.2022 Yes, yes, yes. Covid Safe and open for business.

13.01.2022 Urgent Business. Tonight, Council passed an Item of Urgent Business to call upon the State and Federal Government to provide additional support to our local businesses here in Boroondara. In particular to provide financial measures to support our small businesses, our sole traders, our mum and dad businesses who are all financially impacted by this Pandemic, in particular through this second wave. Unfortunately, this was not supported by all Councillors, with one Councillor ...voting against this, but it ultimately passed 9/1. Our mum and dad businesses and sole traders have been the forgotten casualty of this pandemic, together with many of our small businesses who are dreading the imminent reduction in JobKeeper. We trust our call upon the State Government and the Federal Government to provide further economic responses to our small businesses will be recognised, they are the backbone of economic development in Boroondara. Council’s motion. MOTION Services Delegated Committee 14 September 2020 That the City of Boroondara: 1. Write to the Premier, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, the Treasurer and the Hon Tim Pallas MP, acknowledging the government’s additional relief measures to support Victorian businesses, but calling on the government to: a. Waive (rather than defer) all payroll tax for the 2020/21 financial year, for all employers with a payroll less than $10 million; and b. Expand the business support fund by making an additional grant of $10,000 for employing businesses in metropolitan Melbourne. 2. Send a copy of the letter to the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Michael O’Brien MP, other parliamentary party leaders and all members of State Parliament representing residents of Boroondara. 3. Write to the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP and the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, advocating for a special extension for Victorian businesses, of the present JobKeeper payment levels of $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee, until 31 December 2020. #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard #SmallBusiness #SoleTraders #fightforfair Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181.

12.01.2022 A very big congratulations to Zoe, Heidi and Ruby! The ‘Metro Squad’ of Cricket Victoria’s u/16 Victorian Female Emerging Performance Squad comprises 24 junior players from across Melbourne. It is fantastic that three members of the state squad are from Burwood Cricket Club. In addition another local Jasmine Fleming, also from Glen Iris, has been selected in the squad. Well done to all four of you. Our local cricket clubs are leading the way in Junior Women’s Cricket......GT Burwood Cricket Club Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181 #Councillor #GarryThompson #gleniris #ashburton #solwayward

12.01.2022 Thank you for taking time to watch my introductory video to the Boroondara Council Elections 2020. My name is Cr Garry Thompson, and I am the current Councillor and candidate for Solway Ward, comprising Ashburton and Glen Iris, in the Boroondara Council Elections 2020. #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard #Boroondara Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181.

10.01.2022 Thank you to my many supporters who have diligently installed signs this weekend. It is greatly appreciated. If you are happy to have one at your house for a couple of weeks, feel free to contact me through messenger. Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd Prahran 3181.

10.01.2022 Ashburton’s Urban Forest? Yes or No A few weeks ago, I posted on our the health of our municipal trees, increasing tree canopy and biodiversity areas. From that post I have received a number of calls from the community about opportunities in our area to create larger sections of biodiversity planting and natural environments. Residents in Nicholas Street and Ashburn Gve (corrected) have spoken about the opportunity to reconsider the Anniversary Trail south of Alamein Stat...ion. I never like looking to Stonnington for examples, but alas today my second post. The Urban Forest in East Ward, just south of the Trail is located on the extension of the original outer circle railway line that the current Anniversary Trail follows. This original rail land has been transformed into a biodiversity rich lineal park, with periodic picnic tables. I’m interested in your thoughts here, I think it is a great initiative in some form and worthy of investigating with the new Council in the next Council Term. The land is VicTrack land managed by Council. Please comment. Yes or No, Yay or Nay! Authorised G Thompson 466 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181 #ashburton #urbanforest #solwayward #biodiversity #garrythompson

09.01.2022 The ACRA Spring Virtual Artisan Market showcases not only many very talented local artists, but also how our community groups have adapted to creating an online presence for the benefit of the community. Well done, hope it will be a great success Official Ashburton Community Residents Association Inc Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181 #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard #Boroondara

08.01.2022 Today nominations closed for the Boroondara Council Elections. Three long standing Councillors who have collectively served the citizens of Boroondara for nearly 53 years between them, have not nominated to stand. I pay tribute to them, Boroondara will be the poorer for the loss of their experience and collective wisdom. They will leave us with the legacy of their advocacy, their leadership and too many achievements to list here. Cr Jack Wegman - Elected in 2002 in Junction... Ward, 5 times Mayor, the most of any Councillor in the City of Boroondara. Cr Philip Healey - Elected in 2004 in Studley Ward, 2 times Mayor. Cr Coral Ross - Elected in 2002 in Gardiner Ward, 3 times Mayor and President of the Municipal Association of Victoria. All the very best for your future endeavours. Monday nights for you are now free. I am told there is nothing on TV, so feel free to jump on line and watch live-stream Council meetings! ... All the best to you all. Thank you for your service to our community...GT #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181 City of Boroondara Phillip Healey

07.01.2022 Congratulations Stonnington City Council for the adoption of the Gardiners (KooyongKoot) Creek Master Plan at your Council Meeting in September. Here in Boroondara City Council, I was pleased to move and have passed by my colleagues a resolution that Boroondara will commence discussion with Stonnington to see both sides of Gardiners Creek seamlessly integrating to create a common experience for those who use the trail into the city. We met with the Mayor of Stonnington and ...fellow Councillors with the shared common interest in Gardiners Creek a short while ago and our ball is now rolling. Gardiners Creek and its open space surrounds are a vital asset for the communities of both municipalities. Over the last 7 months we have seen an exponential growth in the use of this precinct to support our health and well-being. It is vitally important that this asset, Gardiners Creek, is enhanced jointly, redeveloped and seamlessly integrated for the benefit of all of our community and future generations to come. In the next Council Term, I look forward to continuing to work with Councillors bordering Stonnington along Gardiners Creek, and Council permitting establishing a Boroondara Gardiners Creek Masterplan Committee comprising Councillors and community representatives and delivering a fantastic outcome for the Boroondara Community. There is much work to do and to consider, including biodiversity, lighting, signage, pollution control measures, budgets and program of works. Congratulations Stonnington. Time for us to jointly advocate for more attention to Gardiners Creek from Monash and Whitehorse Councils. It will take all four Councils to commit to a cleaner and more natural waterway. The very well considered Stonnington Council Master Plan can be read here: https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au//Gardiners-Creek-Kooyon Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181 #Councillor #GarryThompson #GardinersCreek #Masterplan #SolwayWard #Boroondara City of Boroondara Stonnington City Council Friends of Gardiners Creek Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, Mayor, City of Stonnington Re-Elect Cr. Cynthia Watson for Maranoa Ward - Integrity and Experience Matthew Koce - Stonnington Council North Ward

07.01.2022 Election update: I have been notified today by the Victorian Electoral Commission that I have received an absolute majority as the successful candidate to become Councillor-elect for Solway Ward. I am humbled to be re-elected and I thank you for your continued support and trust in me. I commit to continue working hard for our Glen Iris and Ashburton community, and the wider Boroondara community over the coming Council term.... The official declaration of the poll will occur early next week together with the swearing in of the new Council. I acknowledge the endeavours of the two other candidates to represent our community and wish them well. GT

06.01.2022 The Boroondara Council Elections 2020 concluded tonight at 6:00pm. I thank you for the honour to serve as your Councillor for the last four years. As of tomorrow morning, you will not be able to contact me through the Council email and mobile phone.... If you need to contact, please feel free to email me on [email protected], or call 0482 995 683. The Councillor Elect will be known in about 2 weeks. All the very best. Stay safe, enjoy eating and dining out in Ashburton and Glen Iris, support your local businesses and thrive. Garry Thompson.

05.01.2022 GLEN IRIS TOASTMASTERS - 10th Birthday. I have to say I had the most enjoyable evening on Wednesday Night celebrating with Glen Iris Toastmasters their 10th Birthday on Zoom. What a fantastic Club! I encourage you to get along to one of their evenings, learning confidence in public speaking in a supportive and friendly environment...GT #Councillor #GarryThompson #Boroondara #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard Authorised by G Thompson, 466 Malvern Road, Prahran.

04.01.2022 Have you noticed any potential fire hazards around your neighbourhood? It’s important that you report any potential fire hazards so we reduce the risk of fires ...starting and spreading from residential properties Report a potential fire hazard on 9278 4444 or submit your concern via our online form here: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/fire-prevention See more

03.01.2022 Well...it’s Sunday morning and Scout the bordercollie has put her paw down! A walk and chasing a ball around the park later, we finally have peace at home...until tomorrow! Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran 3181. #dogsofboroondara #gleniris #solwayward #boroondara #councillor #garrythompson #solwayward #ashburton

03.01.2022 I'm beyond stoked. Today, the Victorian Legislative Council, including the Government and the Opposition, voted in favour of my Motion and committed to underta...ke this Inquiry into Victoria's planning system and the protection of heritage. Both parties have conceded in the Chamber that the current system is inadequate and it is time for change! As Deputy Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee, I can't wait to investigate this issue further and make much needed improvements. I can't thank those who have supported this Motion enough. To everybody who wrote to MPs - thank you! The Inquiry will investigate: - The high cost of housing, including but not limited to (a) provision of social housing; (b) access for first home buyers; (c) the cost of rental accommodation; (d) population policy, state and local; (e) factors encouraging housing as an investment vehicle; (f) mandatory affordable housing in new housing developments. - Environmental sustainability and vegetation protection. - Delivering certainty and fairness in planning decisions for communities, including but not limited to: (a) mandatory height limits and minimum apartment sizes; (b) protecting Green Wedges and the urban growth boundary; (c) community concerns about VCAT appeal processes; (d) protecting third party appeal rights; (e) the role of Ministerial call-ins; - Protecting heritage in Victoria, including but not limited to (a) the adequacy of current criteria and processes for heritage protection; (b) possible federal involvement in heritage protection; (c) separating heritage protection from the planning administration; (d) establishing a heritage tribunal to hear heritage appeals; (e) the appointment of independent local and state heritage advisers; (f) the role of Councils in heritage protection; (g) penalties for illegal demolitions and tree removals; - Ensuring residential zones are delivering the type of housing that communities want. - Any other matter the Committee considers relevant.

02.01.2022 Video 2. "What drives me" Boroondara Council Elections 2020. #Councillor #GarryThompson #GlenIris #Ashburton #SolwayWard #Boroondara Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181.

02.01.2022 Boroondara Elections - Nomination Day. I am very pleased to nominate today to represent Ashburton and Glen Iris for a further four years. We have achieved so many great things together, but there is so much more to do and I look forward to addressing the present and future challenges we face, including economic well-being, planning & development, and the environmental challenges facing our community. The years ahead require empathy, a clear vision and proven leadership. #Co...uncillor #garrythompson #gleniris #ashburton #solwayward #environment #smallbusiness #urbandesign #urbanresilience #appropriatedevelopment #heritage #financialresponsibility #communityfirst #climateaction #boroondara Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181

01.01.2022 This is great news. The tug of war as to whether ‘Hill n Dale’ BMX bike park (classified by DHHS as a ‘skate park’) can officially open is over. Daniel Andrews has said ‘skate parks’ can open from 11:59pm tonight. These young citizens and their parents have already embraced the opening. I’m sure the wider Ashburton and Glen Iris community will also be very happy. Win, win. Authorised G Thompson, 466 Malvern Rd, Prahran. 3181