Welcome!
The Carlton Residents Association is a democratic, non-party political body.
Its purpose is to act as an advocate for the residents of Carlton (defined by postcode 3053)
and those who wish to preserve all that is good about Carlton.
CRA represents your views at community level, and to government.
Current News:
Carlton Conversations is back
Tuesday 19 November, 2024
University café
All CRA members and guests are invited to our third 2024 “Carlton Conversations”,
which will be held at a new venue,
The event will be held upstairs in our own quiet, dedicated space.
Our host and speaker will be Beverly Caprioli from the cafe’s family,
who will reminisce about the cafe, its food and its 60+ year history in Carlton.
Members can enjoy a free drink (house wine, soft drink or beer, first one on us),
nibbles and a 45 minute talk, followed by Q&A.
Non-members and guests are most welcome, but must pay for their own drinks.
Stay on for dinner if you wish, which will also be served in the upstairs dining room.
Date
Tuesday 19 November 2024 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC+11)
Location
University Cafe
255-57 Lygon St, Carlton Victoria 3053
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CWPVM
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CRA Christmas Party
coming soon
Keep your eyes on the website for information
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Meet the Lord Mayoral Candidates
Held Tuesday 15 October
6.30pm for 7pm
Science Gallery
Melbourne Connect
Cnr. Swanston and Grattan Streets
a well attended event
Sponsored by Carlton Inc, Carlton Residents Association and
Engagement & Partnerships, University of Melbourne
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The Agenda for Carlton
The CRA committee met for a planning workshop in July
The recent survey provided valuable input to the discussion and the outcomes.
Please follow the link below to read the Committee’s priorities
for the future planning of CRA
CRA Agenda for Carlton 2024 2025
Your comments are valued
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Access the survey results here
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Join CRA for 2024 –
follow this link to the Join Page
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CRA AGM, reporting on 2023, was held
Monday, February 19 2024
at ‘The Studio’ Melbourne Connect
Read the reports here
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People’s Panel on Affordable Housing –
Recommendations accepted by City of Melbourne – March 2024
Find a copy of the report and a summary of the recommendations on the Community News page.
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Carlton Conversations March 2024:
Peter Elliott AM – architect spoke at this event
Watch this space for news of the next
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS)
To be or not to be?
Read the following submissions here.
Read the submission, January 2024, to the Lord Mayor and Councillors, from Margaret O’Brien:
Impact of the MIFGS 2024 Event in the REB and Carlton Gardens
Read the CRA proposal, February 2024, to the Lord Mayor and Councillors:
To conduct a review of the use of the Carlton Gardens as the venue and to consider a City based alternative venue.
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The CRA Mobility Policy 2023 – read it here
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Carlton Heritage Review:
CRA has made several submissions to this review. The most recent in April 2023.
Access this information on the Heritage Page
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The new public toilet in Faraday Street is open!
The ribbon was officially cut by CRA President, Trish O’Loughlin, on 1 September with Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Councillor Davydd Griffiths in attendance.
Read more here
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City of Melbourne Budget – what does it mean for Carlton?
Read the Budget here. Read the Carlton page here
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Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
World Heritage Environs Area News.
For more information visit the Carlton Gardens page or the Heritage page
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Other information:
Addressing Planning issues that may affect you!
Historically CRA has facilitated objections to inappropriate development with the aim of preserving the heritage and liveability of Carlton…….But……CRA no longer has the resources to monitor and action objections to all such proposals. …….However, the need to do so, remains and is, of utmost importance if we are to successfully retain these values. Access further details here.
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Another important and favourable decision by VCAT
A big step towards the preservation of Carlton heritage
1-23 Rathdowne Street – VCAT determination, 22 November 2023
In application P1498/2022 the decision of the responsible authority is
affirmed.
so: In planning permit application TP-2022-245 no permit is granted
Access the VCAT determination on the planning page
16-22 Drummond Street – VCAT determination, 30 September 2019
In planning permit application TP-2018-892, no permit is granted.
Access the VCAT determination on the planning page
16-22 Drummond Street
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Heritage – Visit the Heritage Page
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Demolition of Carlton Inn/Corkman Irish Pub
CRA is outraged at the reprehensible act of urban vandalism at this site.
There are now new plans for a building on the site.
Read the CRA submission and background information the CRA Heritage page
For more information visit the National Trust site at:
http://www.trustadvocate.org.au/the-life-and-death-of-the-corkman-hotel
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