2024 December

Download this edition here

A Message from the President

A reflection on the year that has passed and sharing some of the key challenges and achievements that have shaped our community.

CRA is juggling the five top priorities which shape the direction of our work.

1. Retaining a HERITAGE FEEL & CHALLENGING inappropriate development 
2. Improving the GREEN ASPECT of parks and streetscapes. 
3. Improving the SAFETY, MOBILITY and WALKABILITY of CARLTON. 
4. Minimising TRAFFIC and NOISE. 
5. Advocating for AFFORDABLE HOUSING in the community.
   pages 2,3

Next Lygon Street  Market

Saturday February 8 2025
Argyle Square 10am to 3pm

page 3

Working Groups

Mobility

Parking

The parking improvements to Carlton precinct were rolled out from August 2024.
​The changes are not ‘set and forget’ and will be reviewed within a year to make sure the new parking conditions are working well.

 Have your say
You can have your say anytime, for any neighbourhood in the City of Melbourne on the  Participate Melbourne Parking reviews page where the survey can also be accessed
The feedback goes to reviews and to the working group in order to track the progress in Carlton
page 4

Topical Issues

City of Melbourne – CoM – your closest level of government
From Cr Dr Olivia Ball

A new Council

The new council was sworn into office on 19 November, and will hold held first Council meeting of the term on 26 November.

A new history of the City of Melbourne

Investigate the latest history of the municipality. Written by independent professional historian Dr Amanda Lourie, it’s a 50-page truth-telling submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission
pages 4,5

 No sausage and no sizzle

A reflection on the 2024 Melbourne City Council Election.

 It was not that long ago we lined up at a local polling booth to cast a vote for our preferred local council candidate. Waiting in the line was for many distracted by a sausage in a slice of bread provided at minimal cost by a local club or organisation.
The recently held Melbourne City Council election lacked the sizzle. Only two thirds of votes were received and 5% were informal.
The general view was that the campaigns failed to interest voters and information on the Teams was limited to the Lord Mayoral candidate.
The election campaign has resulted in calls for a review and reform of the City of Melbourne Act and its electoral provisions.
The Carlton Residents Association is well prepared to represent the interests of its members and friends over the next 4 years with its ‘Agenda for Carlton’ providing a platform for its advocacy role to the Council.

CRA Agenda for Carlton 2024 2025
pages 5,6

Meet your new Upper House Greens MP

From Ellen Sandell

Introducing Anasina Gray-Barberio – the newest Victorian Greens MP.
Anasina’s background as a community advocate and her deep understanding of climate issues will be an incredible asset as we continue to push the Labor government to prioritise people and planet, not fossil fuel profits.
pages 6,7

QVM lives on

Friends of Queen Victoria Market –
From Mary-Lou Howie

Going into the festive season we are jubilant that Queen Victoria Market is open for business and is car accessible.
A Controlled Action was declared that halted all Lendlease construction which was due to start in October. The Federal Government responded to our urging to step in to protect a National Heritage site, the Queen Victoria Market. Our voice has been heard. This does not happen often.
pages 7,8

CRA AGM

Date: Monday 17 February 2025
Venue: The studio Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston St

Access the venue from Cardigan St or Swanston St –

The Studio is on ground level, on the north side of the open space

Time:    Beginning 6pm and finishing by 7.15pm

Business:

Review CRA activities for 2024
Report on CRA proposals for 2025
Elect the committee for 2025
page 8