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Concerns grow of alcohol abuse as decision on late-night liquor licence freeze looms
CBD residents say they fear the outcome of a review next year of the existing freeze on late-night liquor licencing that could open the flood gates if it is not extended.
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“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message
The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.
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Debate over city’s recovery emerges after agent fined for “multiple signs”
Agents from a prominent CBD commercial real estate company are engaged in a dispute with the City of Melbourne after the council penalised them more than $15K for erecting multiple unpermitted “for lease” signs at a Flinders Lane property.
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New deadline on missing Elizabeth St plan
Forgotten plans to pedestrianise large parts of Elizabeth St will be back on the agenda by early 2023 at the latest, after City of Melbourne councillors pushed officers for an update on the project.
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Council tackles waste and graffiti
The City of Melbourne will look to other countries including New York in ways it can reduce the amount of waste truck movements within the CBD.
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Night time committee extended for another year
All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19.
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Council unleashes eight new off-leash parks, but CBD dogs left disappointed
While the City of Melbourne will establish eight new off-leash dog parks across the municipality, many CBD dog owners have been left disappointed as continued pleas for an off-leash zone in Flagstaff Gardens go unmet.
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Digital “one-stop-shop” Neighbourhood Portal launches to help connect CBD residents
A new online interactive portal where residents can learn more about the CBD neighbourhood has officially launched.
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Old and underused council properties could be up for sale
A worn and “underutilised” City of Melbourne-owned property on A’Beckett St is among four properties expected to go on the open market, following a community engagement process.
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Creatives descend on Howey Place as part of shopfront program
Howey Place is getting back to its vibrant best thanks to the help of five new pop-ups opening their doors as part of the City of Melbourne $2.6 million Shopfront Activation Program to revitalise empty shopfronts.
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