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Tim Heenan

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25.01.2022 To all our community in Mount Evelyn and beyond. Extreme Windy conditions expected this afternoon. Please be careful driving and walking near trees. Some may have been compromised by recent strong winds and it may not take much for them to fall. Take Care.

25.01.2022 If you dont have power to boil your water or need some water to drink please go to the Recreation Reserve and get some.

25.01.2022 Like all of us, local businesses are doing it tough at the moment. I encourage everyone to look local first when youre going to buy something. Check out the Be Kind to Business Directory which lists local businesses who are still operating under Stage 4 restrictions. https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//Be-Kind-to-Business-di... And if you are a local business still operating and havent added your details to the Directory, please do here: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//Add-your-details-to-th

25.01.2022 Be prepared, if you have to be on the roads, please drive for the conditions. Please share important numbers. Trees on Roads - call Vicroads 131170 or The Local... Council 1300 368 333 Trees on houses or buildings - call SES 132500 Trees down on property such as in yards and on private property - contact a tree service. Report downed powerlines to your Electricity supplier 131179 or call 000 if you believe there is a risk of fire such as any arcing or sparking

23.01.2022 Council elections will be held on Saturday October 24. If you need to enrol or update your details you will need to before this Friday (August 28) at 4pm. You can enrol and change your details online through the VEC website... https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//enrolling-for-local-council-el If youre not sure if your details are up to date, you can also check your enrolment details through the same link.

22.01.2022 Lilydale is at the cusp now of trying hard to make itself more people-friendly, and I’ve been working throughout this year and last with the groups to realise their dreams of making sure Lilydale has beautiful streetscapes. I’ve been listening, and I fully agree with the Lilydale Main Street Beautification Committee and Lilydale Community Gardens Steering Group on their ideas of the future of Lilydale Main Street and surrounds. In Mt Evelyn, Wray Crescent is looking very tired, and the upgrade that was done in 2001 is now outdated. We can do much better and I will be looking for community input if I am re-elected.

21.01.2022 Thanks a lot Jordyn

21.01.2022 The soon to become old Lilydale Railway Station and Mount Evelyn Community Room are two important spaces to the people of Billanook and they have the potential for far greater things in the future. The Lilydale Railway Station building could become a great community space which the people of Lilydale so desperately need and want. Mt Evelyn Community Meeting Room, under the auspice of the Mount Evelyn Community House, has done such great things in the last few years with programs for families, children, community and the Reading Room. I fully support what they and the Mount Evelyn community want for their future. If we were to realise a bigger space for them, Council needs to understand it needs to be properly resourced from day one. The volunteers at the moment, with what they’ve got, are doing 110%.

21.01.2022 In line with the advice of the Chief Health Officer, from 11:59pm 13 September, some restrictions will change across Victoria. Roadmaps have been developed for ...Regional Victoria and Metro Melbourne that outline how we are moving to COVID Normal. You can find more information on the changes here: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

20.01.2022 Small amount of time for a walk at Lilydale Lake before the next lot of rain

20.01.2022 Footpaths and properly constructed pathways are vitally important to people with mobility issues, mums with small children and prams and of course our older folk in the Billanook Ward. This one connects the footpath on Swansea Rd to Birmingham Rd to Birmingham Primary School on the west side and a of course The full completion on the East side of Birmingham Rd all the up to Mount Evelyn Township

19.01.2022 OVER 1700 Call to the Victorian State Emergency Service in the last 12 hrs. Its times like these we realise the true value of our SES. A BIG Shout out to Lillydale and all our other units in Yarra Ranges. Im sure you havent had much sleep.

18.01.2022 We hope everyone is ok after last nights storm. With power outages across the Yarra Ranges, you are likely to experience delays in trying to contact us toda...y. Well continue to do our best to get to your request as quickly as possible. Our thoughts also go out to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in last nights storm. VICSES is urging those driving in areas such as Yarra Ranges to drive slowly and be mindful of fallen branches and debris. For flood or storm emergency assistance, please call the SES on 132 500. If you need to report a road, tree or drainage issue please call 1300 368 333 if it could pose an immediate risk to public safety, or report an issue online at yrc.vic.gov.au/requests

18.01.2022 Anyone know where I can borrow or hire some large marquees for Christmas Eve? Need to seat 150. Local hire place is sold out with cafes and restaurants not too mention Christmas parties!

17.01.2022 The Billanook Ward is mostly made up of almost all of Mt Evelyn and half of Lilydale. I have been the Ward Councillor from 2005 until 2012, with two terms as Mayor in 2007, 2008 and Deputy Mayor in 2010, and then Councillor again from 2016 until present. I also stood in 1999 and 2002 but was unsuccessful. In my time on Council I have worked hard for my community, but for those who may not know me well, I would like to tell you a bit about my volunteer work before I came to C...Continue reading

17.01.2022 I love our local environment and spaces.

16.01.2022 The latest works alert for the Lilydale level crossing removal project. This outlines work regarding upcoming site establishment from week commencing 24 August ...2020 and has impacts on Maroondah Highway service roads, William Streets East & West, John Street & Market & Chapel Streets - Melba Park Area See more

16.01.2022 Today is #ruok day. This year has been hard on people, hard for those already doing it tough, and hard for those who are normally are ok. If you feel you know someone who is struggling ask them if they are ok. It can make a big difference. There is a lot of information, tips and resources on the R U OK website if you need help on how to start the conversation, what to do next, and contact details for immediate and further support: https://www.ruok.org.au/

16.01.2022 Update: Boil Water Advisory Notification lifted across all suburbs. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water supply in the network is safe to drink. ...Please see latest post https://www.facebook.com/YVWater/posts/3564687696915692 --------------- Boil Water Advice: Our potential water quality issue is affecting the suburbs listed below. The water comes from closed catchments and has been mixed with disinfected water so the likelihood of any illness being caused is low. But we believe it is better to be safe than sorry. We are working with Melbourne Water and DHHS and will confirm when the boiled water notice is withdrawn. If you have already drunk the water, there is a low risk of potential gastro type of illness. People should contact their GP if this occurs. ATTWOOD BAYSWATER BAYSWATER NORTH BLACKBURN BLACKBURN NORTH BLACKBURN SOUTH BORONIA BOX HILL NORTH BROADMEADOWS BULLEEN BUNDOORA BURWOOD BURWOOD EAST CAMPBELLFIELD CHIRNSIDE PARK COBURG NORTH COLDSTREAM COOLAROO CRAIGIEBURN CROYDON CROYDON HILLS CROYDON NORTH CROYDON SOUTH DALLAS DONCASTER DONCASTER EAST DONVALE DOREEN ELTHAM EPPING FAWKNER FOREST HILL GLEN WAVERLEY GREENSBOROUGH GREENVALE HEATHMONT KALORAMA KANGAROO GROUND KILSYTH KILSYTH SOUTH KINGSBURY LALOR LILYDALE LOWER PLENTY MEADOW HEIGHTS MERNDA MILL PARK MITCHAM MONBULK MONT ALBERT NORTH MONTMORENCY MONTROSE MOOROOLBARK MOUNT DANDENONG MOUNT EVELYN MOUNT WAVERLEY NORTH WARRANDYTE NUNAWADING OLINDA PARK ORCHARDS PLENTY RESEARCH RESERVOIR RINGWOOD RINGWOOD EAST RINGWOOD NORTH ROXBURGH PARK SILVAN SOMERTON SOUTH MORANG TEMPLESTOWE TEMPLESTOWE LOWER THE BASIN THOMASTOWN VERMONT VERMONT SOUTH VIEWBANK WANTIRNA WARRANDYTE WARRANDYTE SOUTH WARRANWOOD WESTMEADOWS WOLLERT WONGA PARK YALLAMBIE YARRAMBAT

16.01.2022 Looking forward to talking live to Cire on their Mid Week Meet this evening, 7:30pm. Click on the event page to find out more, and how to watch online.

15.01.2022 A quick reminder that voting closes this Friday! Don’t forget to fill your ballot out, if you haven’t already, and post it before 6pm Friday afternoon.

15.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland ...Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:15 am Wednesday, 2 September 2020. DAMAGING WINDS WEDNESDAY Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A series of cold fronts will move over Victoria in the coming days. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop across elevated areas (above 600m) early Wednesday morning. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are forecast to extend to the remainder of the warning area during Wednesday morning. Gusts may reach 110 km/h above 1500m elevation. DAMAGING WINDS will contract east during the day, easing below warning threshold in the west by early afternoon, central districts by late afternoon but persisting across elevated areas in the east into Wednesday evening. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. Strongest wind gust so far: 100km/h at Mt William at 3:36am The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.

14.01.2022 This is a despicable act that has been done to such a historic tree in Lilydale. If you know ANYTHING about this theft please contact the Police immediately. Thank you

13.01.2022 The new Summer Season of Track and Field will be delayed due to government restrictions. Everyone involved in the sport of athletics will be working hard to ret...urn to training and competition at the earliest opportunity. Follow us on Facebook or e-mail [email protected] to receive updated information as it becomes available.

12.01.2022 Great couple of hrs around Lilydale Lake this arvo. Thank you to all the people that said they have voted for me. I'm very Grateful

12.01.2022 Thank you Cire Community Hubs and Karina for hosting this mid week meet and talking to me about Council and Community.

10.01.2022 Yesterday the Victorian Electrol Commission declared all wards in Yarra Ranges. I'm proud to say I was successful in returning as your councillor in the Billano...ok Ward by a convincing 1568 votes. I'm so very Grateful for your support in believing in me yet again to continue for the next four years. First and foremost a VERY big shout out to my team and that gave me so much help and guidance along the way. Thank you very much. Also THANK YOU to everyone that voted for me. To the people who didn't vote for me, it doesn't matter I'm there for you too. Over the last many months of Covid19 we have ALL been through SO much in our lives and in our communities of Yarra Ranges. It's been Very hard for many. I've felt it many times. I've changed a lot of my thinking about what is going to important in representing you. I need to focus on what can help our people . What can help our businesses. What can help our community organizations going forward PARTICULARLY next year which will be even more challenging to families. Understanding issues that effect our ratepayers, caring more about community as this is the grass roots of Yarra Ranges and certainly showing a greater level of KINDNESS because of what people have gone through AND will continue to go through in the foreseeable future will be so important to me. I'm up for it . I'm ready with a very clear focus as one of a team of nine to represent you for the next four years. With all my heart I say Thank you for reelecting me. Of course the sign says it all

09.01.2022 I want to give a big thank you to Jordyn Kruger who worked so hard all those years ago when I wasn’t on Council for a period of time, to bring the issue of a lack of security lighting around Lillydale Lake to the attention of Yarra Ranges. I’m thankful for all the people who took part in the petition, and the media coverage given. Lillydale Lake, during Covid, has demonstrated how important it is to the community and this is why it’s even more important to make sure it’s a safe accessible area for everyone. Everyone should be safe day and night, hence the reason why this security lighting both on the walking track and the car park is vitally important.

09.01.2022 Survey submissions for Carmen Reserves playspace close tonight. https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//Help-shape-the-future-

09.01.2022 Another Severe Weather Warning for strong Gusty winds later this afternoon. Stay Safe http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

08.01.2022 A great online event for Yarra Ranges youth bought to you by Yarra Ranges Council's FReeZA crew, Smiley Face Events. They're calling on young filmmakers (aged 12 - 25) in the Yarra Ranges to contribute to a short film competition. CoVideo is an online film festival that will present the stories (real or imaginary) of first-timers and experienced filmmakers alike in the Yarra Ranges during the strangest year in living memory. For all the competition and entry details head over... to yrc.vic.gov.au/covideo I look forward to seeing the creativity of our local youth.

07.01.2022 Zero Waste Victoria are presenting a series of waste minimisation webinars over the next couple of months, with support from the Yarra Ranges Council Grants for Community program.

07.01.2022 Through most of this year I’ve been very concerned about the interruption to Lilydale businesses and foot traffic in areas where the barrier fences will be placed during the level crossing removal. I know the State Government has given assurances that they will continue to communicate with our local businesses in Lilydale but we still need to hold them to account in every way.

07.01.2022 Free Online Workshop: Building Resilience: How to manage business challenges. Join other local businesses in this online workshop run by BizHub Maroondah an...d Small Business Victoria on Wednesday 9 September from 9.15am. You will be shown you how to put a practical plan in place following an event that is a threat to your business and hints to get you through the current situation. Register now www.bizhubmaroondah.com.au//free-online-workshop-building-

07.01.2022 Another beautiful view of the Dandenong Ranges on my afternoon walk at Lillydale Lake

06.01.2022 I've just heard that the State Government is going to spend $5.3 Billion to build 12000 homes over the next four years to help those experiencing Homelessness. NOW THATS THE BEST NEWS IVE HEARD ALL YEAR. We have to make sure that some are built in the Outer East.

06.01.2022 Have YOUR SAY on the 2021-2025 Council Plan. It is important we hear YOUR voice.

06.01.2022 Community information and Support (CIS) Yarra Ranges is a community based, not for profit organisation that is funded by the federal government and supported by the local council to provide information, advice and support to local residents. CIS Yarra Ranges With the COVID 19 pandemic, we are aware that many families will, for the first time, be in a position where they need to access food relief and other assistance from welfare organisations. We want to make sure that as many families as possible are aware of the support they can access through our agency. https://www.cisvic.org.au/getting-help/cis-yarra-ranges

05.01.2022 I want to take this opportunity this morning to say a few things. It's been an honour to serve you as your councillor for the last 4 Years and 7 before that. It's Never just about the councillor it's Always about the community and the members of our community who are the movers and shakers and believe me there are many in Lilydale and Mount Evelyn! I've enjoyed many gr8 connections with members of our community and I'm greatful for the trust and faith shown to me.This is your home and mine as well so it's important always that decisions reflect that. Whether I'm reelected or not I'll always remember that as a community we have achieved a lot by working together. The last thing I want to say is on the sign. I say this with complete sincerity . THANK YOU. Tim Heenan

05.01.2022 The Lillydale Lake Water Play Park will not be functioning this Sunday, 18 October, due to a scheduled power outage. Ausnet Services will be undertak...ing essential maintenance on the 18th, so power supply will not be available at the lake until the late afternoon. We expect the power will be back in time to light up the path around the lake at night. It's shaping up to be a wet and cold weekend, but we apologise for the inconvenience if you'd planned on making a rainy-day adventure in your 5km bubble. Stay safe and remember to get tested if you're feeling sick.

04.01.2022 I hope to have your support to serve the community of the Billanook Ward again in the forthcoming council elections in October. Thank you.

04.01.2022 At the next election the Boundaries for Billanook are changing slightly. This image shows the current Boundaries (top image) and new Boundaries at the election (bottom image). The thick black lines are Ward Boundaries, and the orange line shows the Mt Evelyn border.... You can find out more about the Boundary adjustment on the VEC website: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//loc/yarra-ranges-shire-council

03.01.2022 We know you are doing your very best and all the community is right behind you . We value all the volunteering you are doing

02.01.2022 LTAG would love to help our community become safer. We would like to apply for TAC Community Accident Commission Grant and we would like your feedback on safety... issues in Lilydale that could be addressed for up to $30,000. Please read below and give your feedback in the comments. Communities Encouraged To Apply For Road Safety Grants Victorian community groups, local councils and schools are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve road safety through a Transport Accident Commission grants program. Grants of up to $30,000 are available through the TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants program to help not-for-profit organisations and groups develop effective projects targeting local road safety issues. Applications for this round of the 2020 grants program open today and close on 9 November. The 2019 recipients of TAC Community Road Safety Grants were: Alpine Shire Council’s Ride Like a Local program $30,000 City of Monash’s pole-mounted solar LED variable message signs $26,000 City of Greater Bendigo’s speed advisory trailer for school and activity zones $23,000 City of Casey’s Safe Around School initiative $10,000 Moyne Shire Council’s safe speeds project $20,000 Wellsprings for Women’s cycling and walking safely program $12,000 North Melbourne Primary School’s active and safe travel campaign $20,000 The TAC Community Grants program is part of the Victorian Government’s 2016-2020 Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan, which seeks to increase engagement with the community about road safety. Program guidelines and information on how to apply can be found at www.tac.vic.gov.au/tzcg. Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll These grants empower local communities to be leaders in road safety in their own backyards and address issues which affect their daily lives. By working with local community groups and councils to improve road safety, we’re ensuring people can safely move around their local streets. Quotes attributable to TAC Chief Executive Officer, Joe Calafiore Improving safety on Victoria’s roads is a shared responsibility and community groups play a pivotal role in identifying and improving issues in their local area. Road trauma can have a far-reaching impact on local communities and these grants aim to empower community groups to reduce the risks on local roads. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/communities-encouraged-apply

02.01.2022 Footpaths and pathways and walking tracks are important to the residents particularly for connecting to schools and shops. Since coming to council in 2005 Ive been listening to your needs in Billanook and working hard to get them done. Here are some examples .Footpath along Swansea Rd from York Rd to Lillydale Lake

01.01.2022 Having such a long association with Neal Taylor and Holy Fools has taught me how important it is to care for those in our community who struggle with every day life .

01.01.2022 With the unprecedented rain weve had in the last week its important not to interact with flood waters in any way. Please be careful as ATM Our Lilydale State Emergency Service will have their work cut out with fallen trees on our roadways as well as all the help they give our community. Please remember they are volunteers and give lots of their family time day and night.