If you are concerned about this development please contact your local MP or go to
Mornington Peninsula Shire Website for information on how to write an objection.
Panel members of the Advisory Committee: (cvs. Available on line)
Kathy Mitchell (Chair) ;Rodger Eade (Deputy Chair); William O’Neil (Deputy Chair);
Suzanne Barker; Kate Partenio
This information is on the Planning.vic.gov.au/panels/ site.
Re 1158 Nepean Highway, Mornington
Exhibition
Exhibition details will be made available soon.
Directions Hearing
The purpose of the Directions Hearing is to:
consider any preliminary or procedural issues and give directions about the conduct of the Hearing including the exchange of any expert witness reports
make arrangements for the Hearing, including the Timetable and Hearing venue
answer any questions people may have about the Hearing.
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held to provide the opportunity to parties that have lodged a submission to make a more detailed submission to the Advisory Committee. Hearing dates are to be confirmed.
Report
The Advisory Committee is required to submit its report/s in writing to the Minister for planning as soon as practicable but no later than 20 business days from the completion of its Public Hearing.
Let the state government know what you think via email
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President’s Report 2017-2018
At the AGM on 4 October 2018, the retiring president, Jill McIver presented her report for 2017-2018.
To read the report, please click this link.
Pictures from Working Bees

Above: Pictures from Mills Beach Working Bee Sunday 24 June

Above: Picture from Tanti Creek Working Bee Tuesday 26 June
Submissions and Viewing of Green Wedge Management Plan
Council has prepared the draft Green Wedge Management Plan 2018 ,which identifies a long-term vision, objectives and actions for the sustainable use and development of the Mornington Peninsula’s rural Green Wedge
The draft Plan is now on public exhibition and Council is inviting submissions for agencies and the community. The draft Plan can be viewed online at :
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Have-your-say/Have-Your-Say-Green-Wedge-Management-Plan-2018
or viewed at the Shire offices: Mornington, Hastings, Rosebud and Somerville
The period for submissions closes at 5 pm, Friday 3 August 2018.
Submissions may be made:
Online ( using an online form) at https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Have-your-say/Have-Your-Say-Green-Wedge-Management-Plan-2018 ; or
By Email: haveyoursay@mornpen.vic.gov.au ; or
By post:
Attention: Allan Cowley
Re: Green Wedge Management Plan Mornington Peninsula Shire
Private Bag 1000,
Rosebud, Victoria, 3939
Please note that, unless marked Confidential, submissions may be made public and form part of the public record, for more information visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/privacystatement
For further information please contact the Shire’s Planning Support team by email via stratplanprojects@mornpen.vic.gov.au or phone 5950 1010.
You also are welcome to attend drop-in information sessions:
Tuesday 10 July
2 – 4pm & 6 – 7.30pm Mornington Library, Vancouver Street
Thursday 12 July
2 – 4pm & 6 – 7.30pm Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston- Flinders Road
Wednesday 18 July
2 – 4pm & 6 – 7.30pm Main Ridge Community Hall, Main Creek Road
Mills Beach Working Bee Dates 2018
Month Year Day Date
June 2018 Sunday 17
July 2018 Sunday 15
August 2018 Sunday 19
September 2018 Sunday 16
October 2018 Sunday 21
November 2018 Sunday 18
December 2018 Sunday 16
January 2019 Sunday 20
February 2019 Sunday 17
March 2019 Sunday 17
April 2019 Sunday 21
May 2019 Sunday 19
June 2019 Sunday 16
Beach Patrol 3931 – Volunteers Needed
Mornington Environment Association (MEA) is looking to expand our activities to include BeachPatrol3931.
We are asking for volunteers to join us ONCE A MONTH for approximately 1-2 hours to help keep our beaches clean. Postcode 3931 includes Fisherman’s Beach, Mother’s Beach, Shire Hall Beach and Mills Beach. T-shirts and cleaning equipment will be provided.
For those of you that care about the environment and the community area you live in please help us set this project up.
Micro Plastics are killing our marine life!
Please contact us at morningtonea@gmail.com or Jill on 0414916689
Plastic Bags
Mornington: “Daily walk sparks call for bag ban”
This news item is a Clean Up Australia Day article. MPNG 28 Feb 2017
See link below.
Link
The link below gives access to this item on a page of the Tangaroa Blue site of the Australian Marine Debris organisation.
Link
Tanti Creek. Summary of Litter, Erosion and Siltation Threats.
A detailed report on the Tanti Creek, Mornington by Martin Lenard. The report includes photographs, satellite images and graphs. The report can be viewed or downloaded via the link below. Marty’s contact details are in the Tanti Creek page. (Friends Groups / Tanti Creek Friends).