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Meet the Lennox Ward Candidates
In October we will be asked to vote for our representative on the Yarra City Council.
But who are the candidates?
To help you out, Cremorne Community Inc. invited the candidates for the Lennox ward, which covers Cremorne, Richmond South and Richmond Hill, to introduce themselves and answer our questions.
See and hear their responses HERE
(Cherry Tree Hotel, Balmain St Cremorne, Wednesday, 2nd October)
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Building and Development
The Cremorne Community Inc. seeks:
- Process: To support a collaborative and co-creative approach to transport and land use planning in Cremorne.
- Vision/ambition: To advocate for a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and accessible neighbourhood with people friendly pedestrian realms and streetscapes for residents and workers alike, encompassing streets, new lanes, parks and open spaces.
- Built form/planning: To secure the adoption of planning and built-form controls that balance the positive aspects of continued development with the rich and diverse existing character of Cremorne, while providing certainty for the community.
- Green spaces: To advocate for increased green public open space in Cremorne.
- Accessibility & travel: To ensure that people can safely access any property in Cremorne, irrespective of whether they choose to walk, cycle, use public transport or drive.
- Best practice development: To secure the adoption of best-practice responses to climate change, including for new developments, retrofits and adaptations, as well as for the public realm.
- Sense of community: To support the continued sense of community within Cremorne, engaging the community in our future
Join Cremorne Community Inc.
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Sam POUSTIE
Meet the Lennox Candidates 2024 1. Please introduce yourself. Who are you? What is your connection to Lennox? As far back as I can remember, I’ve been looking after the environment, understanding the consequences on future generations if we don’t. I think I was about 11 when I decided to turn an old recycling bin…
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Theresa SALDANHA
Meet the Lennox Candidates 2024 Hi, I’m Theresa Saldanha, looking to represent the Richmond & Cremorne community on Council. I’ve been a long-time resident of 3121, having lived and worked here for over two decades. As a university lecturer, consultant, and someone with a corporate background in managing large budgets, my superpower lies in getting…
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Thihan Chandramohan
Meet the Lennox Candidates 2024 1. Please introduce yourself. Who are you? What is your connection to Lennox? I’m Thihan Chandramohan, a long-term resident of Richmond, physiotherapist, small business owner, and candidate for Lennox Ward. My professional background is in sports rehabilitation, and I’m passionate about the well-being of our community. After a motorbike accident…