Showing posts with label sustainable house. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sustainable house. Show all posts

Tuesday 29 September 2020

Video - why I am running for Maling Ward in Boroondara

 Here's my video of why I am running for Maling Ward in 2020, including:

  • action on climate change
  • building the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail
  • open and transparent local government
  • supporting local traders
  • sustainable transport
  • protecting and improving our environment, parks and open spaces.  
Boroondara must shift from laggard to leader on climate change and sustainability.


You can also read more about why I am running [here]

Authorised by Peter Campbell, 81A Durham Road, Surrey Hills 3127

Sunday 9 September 2012

Peter Campbell for Maling Ward in Boroondara in 2012

I am running for Maling Ward for the upcoming postal election for Boroondara.

As a long-term Surrey Hills resident, I greatly value our tree-lined streets, parks and gardens, recreational facilities, cultural activities and diversity.  You can read more about me here.

If elected I will work to:

Protect and improve our environment
  • Initiatives to increase recycling, save water, promote energy efficiency and reduce our carbon emissions 
  • Retain significant trees during renovations and re-building 
  • Protect and improve our public parks and open spaces 
Surrey Gardens. Photo: Peter Campbell, Wikipedia

Ensure appropriate urban development and protect our local heritage
  • Make our delightful strip shopping centres more pedestrian-friendly and promote our small businesses in Maling Ward 
  • Preserve and re-use iconic buildings 
  • Protect the heritage values and character of our suburbs  [more information]
Improve local transport
Support our community
  • Provide more kindergarten and child care facilities to meet our growing demand 
  • Provide vital services that allow older people to remain at home in comfort 
  • Encourage and support local festivals to build and strengthen our community spirit
  • Provide more activities and events for young people
Maling Road street party. Photo: Peter Campbell

Maling Road street party. Photo: Peter Campbell

If you have any questions or you would like to have a chat, please contact me on 0409 417 504 or malingward@gmail.com

Thursday 6 September 2012

Our house won Sustainable Homes Gold Award in Boroondara

The September edition of the Boroondara Bulletin has an article about our Surrey Hills house renovation winning the 2011 Boroondara Sustainable Homes Gold Award.  Lena's Permaculture Garden got a Special Commendation.



It was great to see so many inspiring house and garden projects in Boroondara.  We were very pleased to win the award for our renovation that was completed in 2001. We decided to do everything we could to reduce our "environmental footprint" and

You can download a copy of the Boroondara Bulletin [here] (PDF)

You can find more information about our house and garden here: Surrey Hills house - Greenlivingpedia