Ed Chatwin's Blog

Great News Pepi’s Paddock re-purchased by Cardinia Shire.

Ed Chatwin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:41:38 +0000

This land was sold and the proceeds went into general revenue during 2004. The sale was bitterly resented by the community and received no help from the sitting Councillor. The land gives an opportunity for the development of infrastructure in Emerald.

Friends of Emerald Library Book Sale-17th April 2010

Ed Chatwin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:59:33 +0000

The Friends of Emerald Library has their first Book Sale for 2010 at the Emerald Hall corner of Main St. and Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald.

Telephone 0400 920 551 for information.

Last year’s book sales have netted close to $7,200. The majority of the income is supporting the events at the library. These activities such as the visiting authors, children’s programmes are the main focus of this group, as they provide a dynamic extension to the Library’s services.

Come and joins us, it is great to be part of a group that has money to spend on a jewel in Ranges Ward – the Emerald Library.

To my Blog Readers on 16th February 2010

Ed Chatwin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:05:49 +0000

Belatedly, a Happy New Year, or same for Chinese New Year in 2010 the year of the Tiger.

I have found the requirement of Blog maintenance and having time to read and write for it too pressing on my time therefore I have been concentrating on my private life and Council work.

I have been on holiday in Tasmania and Canberra.

Tasmania was a delightful rest, plenty of walking , good food and wonderful company.

Canberra I have enjoyed many times and if you visit, the National Portrait Galley is a must.

The National Museum on the site of the hospital was a disappointment.

But I am back on Blog.

As ‘arranged’ G. Legge gets to be Mayor for 2009/2010

Ed Chatwin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:39:33 +0000

The poll that was run on this Blog showed that Mayor Legge received no votes!

Pakenham Library and Hall complex-Update-February 16th, 2010

Ed Chatwin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:57:21 +0000

Tenders have been assessed and the contract awarded to Core Construction. Site work commences on the 24th February 2010.

Emerald Lake Park to get its makeover, a $1mil to be spent

Ed Chatwin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:13:19 +0000

Emerald Lake park

Great news! The Federal Government have given the conditions associated with the grant of $500,000, when added to the Shire contribution of the same amount will bring the park into the twentyfirst century with much needed renovations.

See the Cardinia Shire Website for the detail.

A Significant Month EMERALD VILLAGE COMMITTEE (EVC) NEWS

Ed Chatwin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:20:42 +0000

EMERALD VILLAGE COMMITTEE (EVC) NEWS February 2010

John Dudley a member of the the EVC was made the Senior Citizen of the year 2010 by Cardinia Shire.

Congratulations.

The Feedback on the BLOG

Ed Chatwin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:59:22 +0000

The negative message that has been expressed is the appearance of the page which is difficult to follow.
So this is called “ChaoticSoul” how does it grip you?

Ed C. 11th June 2009

Joe Helper, Minister of Agriculture meets Gembrook Potato Growers 29th May 2009. Also, comments on the progress of the Gembrook Rural Review 2004

Ed Chatwin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:00:23 +0000

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Ranges Ward, I need your help!

Ed Chatwin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:04:15 +0000

Welcome to my Blog.
I was elected by you for a second term as one of your representatives to Cardinia Shire promising to work to bring about a debt reduction strategy and obtain a fairer share of the capital expenditure budget.
This blog will explain the current issues and alert you to how you can support me to achieve, through due process, to support debt reduction and equitable spend of the dollars left over.

As you maybe aware, over the last 3 years I have been a lone voice. But now the 09/10 budget has had a 5-2 vote.

The two votes against had the Rate Increase and reducing Capital Expenditure in the Central Ward growth corridor at the core of the argument.

We are still in significant debt [$44.8million forecasted].

All is not lost because the motion before Council was for the Draft Budget to be given to the community, for comment.

I need your help to get a fair and equitable share of funds that remain to support the well being and amenity of residents of Ranges Ward.

Please join-in, add comments and be heard – Get to as many General Council Meetings as possible and help me get your point of view across.
Regards
Ed