Councillor update from Cr Kirsten Langford (Mayor) for June/July 2026

Connecting with the community has been a priority over the last month with “Meet the Mayor” listening posts in Mont Albert and Blackburn.

At the Mont Albert listening post (see photo) topics discussed included:

• It was rewarding to hear the support of Kingsley Ward locals on the purchase of 383-387 Mont Albert Rd for much needed open space. The new open space will be completed in the 2026/27 financial year.
• Satisfaction that there are allocated funds for new drainage and enhanced streetscape for Hamilton Street, Mont Albert in the 2026/27 budget.
• Overwhelming support for the deferral of the glass purple bin with majority of constituents saying they do not want a 4th bin.

It was terrific to visit the Repair Café at Strathdon House and meet the many volunteers who help people repair all sorts of things: clothing, whitegoods, tools, kids’ toys, bikes and more. It is a great way to keep your things working and usable in a sustainable way. They also provide coffee and morning tea. The Repair Café is open to all on the second Saturday every month from 10am to 2pm and best of all its free!

Box Hill City Oval is open again and it was terrific to see the Box Hill Hawks win their first home game on the new ground. The Council staff have done a wonderful job overseeing the upgrade of the Southern Pavillon and the new playing surface and nets on the oval. Still to come is the Western Pavillion which will open next year.

Works have also been completed on the extended decking at Mont Albert Reserve.