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"My vision for the Mornington Peninsula is to value, protect and enhance the characteristics and lifestyle

that makes the Mornington Peninsula a very special place for our community to live, work and enjoy their recreation."

It's Our Peninsula. Our Way of Life

WHAT I WILL ADVOCATE FOR AS YOUR COUNCILLOR:

  • Improvements to our roads, footpaths & pedestrian crossings.
  • Covid-19 Recovery Package & Financial Hardship assistance for ratepayers and business across the Peninsula
  • Construction of Mornington Peninsula Freeway overpass at JettyRoad 
  • improvement to traffic and road safety conditions.
  • Investigate classification of Mornington Peninsula to Regional status.
  • A Performing Arts & Culture Precinct on the southern Peninsula
  • The relocation and upgrade of youth hub in Rosebud
  • Better public transport services and connections
  • Sound Barriers Dromana to Rosebud;
  • Community safety, health and wellbeing initiatives
  • AdvancedWaste Management Technology and Food Organics & Garden Organics (FOGO
  • Carbon neutral and energy efficient initiatives for the Shire
  • Improvement to Open public spaces for recreation & events
  • Completion of the Peninsula Bay Trail links.
  • Upgrade to Skate Park in Rosebud
  • Upgrade of sports pavilions & recreation reserves across the Seawinds Ward
  • Implementation of the Safety Beach Foreshore Masterplan with upgrades to facilities at Tassels Cove Carpark & Foreshore.
  • Development of the Rosebud Central Activity Node Plan
  • A new pier in Dromana
  • Implementation Hillview Reserve plan for nature based playground
  • Upgrade of community buildings across the Seawinds Ward
  • Social welfare issues for the disadvantaged, marginalised and homeless members of our community.
  • Advocate for Affordable and Crisis Housing for homeless
  • Support for improved library services and facilities.
  • Learning and employment opportunities for young people
  • Economic development strategies for local traders, agricultural producers and tourism operators
  • Protecting the Green Wedge & Tootgarook Wetlands
  • Enforcing planning controls to avoid inappropriate buildings in our townships and maintain neighbourhood character.

Rosebud Plaza Planning Application P21/0264

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Congratulations Leisel Male for Queen's Guide Award

by antonellaceli

Thank you to Sikh Volunteers Australia

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Shire Family Day Care Service Transition - Cr Celi's view

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WHAT I HAVE ACHIEVED AS YOUR COUNCILLOR:

  • The construction of the Aquatic Centre in Rosebud (Yawa)
  • Adoption of the Shire's Arts and Culture Plan 2020-2024
  • Tootgarook Wetlands Management and Implementation Plan
  • Compulsory Acquisition of 30 hectares of the Tootgarook Wetland in Capel Sound.
  • Trust for Nature Covenant placed on Tootgarook Wetlands title.
  • Reduction in user fees for community groups, charities and NFP’s for public hall and facility hire
  • New Building for the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula and relocation of the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club
  • Men’s Shed for Rosebud and Dromana
  • Upgrade to Maternal & Child Health Centre
  • Upgrade to Preschool Dromana
  • Upgrades to Sports Pavilion at Olympic Park, Rosebud
  • Works at Truemans Rd Reserve: Oval rehabilitation; new cricket nets; new netball courts; upgrade to soccer pitches
  • Grant funding to fully restore the McCrae Lighthouse
  • All Abilities Beach Access Mobi Matting
  • Construction of Footpaths in Dromana, McCrae, Rosebud, Capel Sound & Tootgarook and inclusion of others in MPS Footpath & Pedestrian Network Strategy.
  • Plans to Build a new public toilet in Safety Beach Victoria St.
  • Plans for Drainage & road reconstruction Broadway, Capel Sound
  • Reduction in Bathing Box License Fees

 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Elections 2020 –

Seawinds Ward results 

A sincere thank you to the wonderful community of the Seawinds ward who voted in support of my re-election to retain my seat as Councillor for the Seawinds Ward. I feel very honoured and privileged to return as your Councillor for the Seawinds Ward and the Shire.

With your strong support, I returned a 24.34% on the primary vote and because of this result I stand here thankful, proud and empowered to serve another term.

I also congratulate my fellow Crs elected to the Seawinds Ward Cr Debra Mar and Cr Kerri McCafferty.

I look forward to serving this community on issues that are important to you.

Go Seawinds!

For Mornington Peninsula Shire 2020 Election results: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/2020-council-election-results/mornington-peninsula-shire-council

For a detailed spreadsheet on the Seawinds Ward results:https://itsitecoreblobvecprd.blob.core.windows.net/public-files/Council/Reports/MorningtonPeninsulaSeawindsWard2020Distribution.xls

Mornington Peninsula Shire Media Release on Elected Council:

https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News-Media-Publications/News-Media/New-Mornington-Peninsula-Shire-Councillors-announced

Antonella is an Independent and not a member of a political party.

She works with members of State and Federal Parliament who are interested in ways to invest

and achieve the best results for the people of the Mornington Peninsula.

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