Campaign for ‘regional designation’ for the Mornington Peninsula continues.
Following the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s presentation to the Victorian Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet, awareness and momentum is
building for our case for change.
Media reporting of this key C4MP policy focus has generated further local examples where the lumping in of the Mornington Peninsula with
greater Melbourne is disadvantaging local businesses and residents.
Beyond the payroll tax discounts and inability to access key ‘regional’ programs, local fruit growers and horticulturalists point to not
being able offer working holiday visa holders a chance to extend their stay by helping out with the harvest in ‘regional’ areas …
After the C4MP briefing to the Shadow Cabinet, local Upper House MLC Edward O’Donohue raised the matter in State Parliament on September 12
saying:
“The magnificent Mornington Peninsula is a very important part of Victoria’s economy and a part of the lifestyle enjoyed by so many
Victorians. It is clearly not part of metropolitan Melbourne and indeed at its furthest point is well over 80 kilometres from the Melbourne
GPO .. (yet) … the Mornington Peninsula Shire is part of metropolitan Melbourne for funding purposes. That means the Mornington Peninsula,
unlike many other parts of Victoria which are much closer to the Melbourne CBD, cannot access Regional Development Victoria funding or the
other funding pools that come from being a non-metropolitan municipality”.
Mr O’Donohue urged that “the Minister for Regional Development … give consideration to making whatever changes are necessary to include
the Mornington Peninsula in potential RDV funding, because that is only fair and just given the need and given the distance from Melbourne
of the Mornington Peninsula”.
Thanks for the support Ed!
C4MP is preparing a research brief and is seeking funding partners to carry out research on the comparative advantages to the region of
being designated ‘regional’ or alternatively campaigning to seek the services and support other communities that are much closer to
Melbourne take for granted.
Are you aware of other examples where not being designated ‘regional’ is harming your business, family or community on the Mornington
Peninsula? Please let us know via info@committeeformp.com.au.
$1500 JobKeeper Payment - What You Need To Know & How to Get it!
The JobKeeper subsidy represents the largest single stimulus initiative ever offered to Australian business. A payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for a period of up to 6 months is a massive underwrite of the Australian economy and already hundreds of thousands of businesses have registered their interest to participate in the scheme. Read More…
Support for Our Local Businesses
We're all feeling the effects of coronavirus right now, especially with the way that we shop and pay for goods and services.
These changes are clearly taking a toll on many local small businesses, who rely on the revenue from their regular customers to pay for
staff, rent and even stock.
But in what small way can we, as individuals, also help?
How can we support our favourite business while we're socially distancing?
Go online or pick up the phone
With Victoria opting to shut down non-essential services, quite a few local small businesses are adapting by offering online delivery services for the first time or by offering special deals. Please see below for some of the deals currently being offered by our members.
Blue Mini
Blue Mini is currently open 7am - 2pm for take away coffee and take away meals. There is also a 'mini mart' for basic essentials like milk, eggs, toilet paper, pasta, coffee beans etc (subject to availability). We are encouraging people to call ahead (5981 2520) for easy payment to grab and go.
Crittenden Wines
Because we've got to keep moving- our knowledgable, friendly and talented staff are making guaranteed next day wine delivery around the Mornington Peninsula with our 15% off and free delivery offer. If your not local, you can still access free delivery, but it will be with Aus Post instead. Use our special code: DELIVERMEWINE when ordering six or more bottles to apply the offer.
Foxey's Hangout
Usually the Foxey van delivers wine to Peninsula restaurants. In these interesting times, its delivering wine (and food!) to Peninsula residents. For free ( and contact free) same-day delivery, give us a call (03) 5989 2022. We will take your order and card details and drop outside your door. All we need is a minimum half-dozen order (tell us if you want it chilled). If you would like some Mother Mary Bakes Bread of other Foxey food well bring that too, just ask.
Green Olive at Red Hill
Even though you can’t come to the farm at the moment, that doesn’t mean that the farm can’t come to you! We are having a huge sale on our body products with some items selling for more than 50% off their RRP and free shipping on all body product purchases over $50! We are also offering free delivery to your door when you purchase a pack of 12 wines! Simply write which wines you’d like in the comments at checkout and wait for the wine to be delivered to your doorstep!
Shop our body products here: Visit Website
Shop our 12 packs of wine here: Visit Website
Martha's Table
Enjoy quality dining at home without the hassle. Please call us on (03) 9617 5371 or place your order here. Visit Website
FREE delivery over $49 purchase. All of your favourite in one place
Martha's Table Grocer and Cellar is open 8am - 8pm daily. Martha's Table Grocer and Cellar will continue to be open to provide you with every day essentials such as grocery products, ready to eat meals, sandwiches, pizzas, take away coffee, wine, beer and non alcoholic beverages.
Mornington Mazda
Visit Website
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Peninsula Gas and Fuel
Home delivery service of bbq cylinders - Next business day delivery on 9kg $25.00 & 4kg $20.00 to anywhere across the Mornington Peninsula.
Also we have a petrol station that offers driveway service in the Rosebud Business Estate, Colchester Road
Pt Leo Estate
Our Cellar Door is open for all take-away wine purchases and take-away coffee only
7 days from 11am - 5pm
15% OFF ALL IN-STORE AND ONLINE WINE PURCHASES
DISCOUNT CODE 'STOCKYOURCELLAR15%'
Visit Website
*This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the Wine Club discount or with any other offer
25% OFF FOR WINE CLUB MEMBERS - JOIN OUR WINE CLUB TODAY
26 February 2020 -CfMP urges Infrastructure Australia ‘lift gaze’ beyond Frankston
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (CfMP) is disappointed that the priority list released by Infrastructure Australia (IA) today doesn’t include a commitment for any infrastructure projects for the Mornington Peninsula. Read More…
Raising Boys with Steve Biddulph
Raising Boys with Steve Biddulph
Come and hear Steve's world famous talk, covering boys of all ages. How to raise sons who are kind, confident, and safe, boys and school,
the importance of dads, what single mums can do, testosterone, the 3 stages of boyhood and how to have them go smoothly, boys and housework.
This life-changing seminar is unforgettably moving and funny too.
Toorak College in collaboration with the Committee for Mornington Peninsula and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation proudly present Steven
Biddulph.
Wednesday 4th March 2020, 7:00pm.
Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Tickets available via the book now button below
Adults $32 and Concession $25
For Concession tickets, please use the discount code "concession" below.
NB: We regretfully advise the presenter has requested that babies, including newborns, child and teens not be admitted to the session.
Read More…
Raising Girls with Steve Biddulph
Raising Girls with Steve Biddulph
Covering girls of all ages, this powerful, funny and moving talk will help you raise your daughters to be wise, warm, and strong. The
five stages of girlhood, the importance of dad, the special role of aunties & how to avoid her growing up too fast. Steve Biddulph is
one of the world's best loved parenting speakers and authors.
Toorak College in collaboration with the Committee for Mornington Peninsula and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation proudly present Steven
Biddulph.
Tuesday 3rd March 2020, 7:00pm.
Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Tickets available via the book now button below
Adults $32 and Concession $25
For Concession tickets, please use the discount code "concession" below.
NB: We regretfully advise the presenter has requested that babies, including newborns, child and teens not be admitted to
the session.
Read More…
Committee for Mornington Peninsula
Member Breakfast Briefing
‘Surplus to requirement’ Special Use Port-Related industrial land rezoning
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Martha’s Table at Martha Cove
7:30am - 9.30am
Hear about the recently released Port of Hastings review of the 3,500 ha of land zoned for future port development, parcels identified as
‘surplus’ to any conceivable future requirement and C4MP’s advocacy for the land to become available to meet the need for current and future
employment-generating development.
Speakers:
Malcolm Greier, CEO Port of Hastings
Brian Haratsis, Chairman, Macroplan
Contribute to C4MP’s research and initial advocacy focus of rezone the ‘surplus’ Port-related land to the east of Somerville to a high-value
technology precinct with marine industries as a cornerstone
RSVP by Monday, November 25 please to assist with event preparations.
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Small Business Friendly Council
MP Shire urged to make ‘Small Business Friendly Council’ commitment
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) is urging the local Shire to follow the lead of other Victorian local governments and commit
to becoming a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’.
C4MP is hosting a luncheon on October 28 at the Mornington Racing Club, where the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC), Judy
O'Connell, will outline the assistance her Office can provide local businesses, the advantages a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’
can bring and example of innovative approaches local government’s are deploying to support their business community.
Ms O'Connell address will include:
* The role and small business resource that is the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
* An Overview of the "Small Business-Friendly Council" initiative (and the process to support Council's living up to their Charter
commitments)
*Why Council's have chosen to participate and practial examples of local government initiatives to support small business
Tickets available via the book now button below
Members $75 and Non-Members $85
Ticket price includes 2 course luncheon and drinks at bar prices
Read More…
Campaign for ‘regional designation’ for the Mornington Peninsula continues…
Following
the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s presentation to the Victorian
Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet, awareness and momentum is building for our case
for change.
Media reporting of this key C4MP policy focus has generated further local
examples where the lumping in of the Mornington Peninsula with greater
Melbourne is disadvantaging local businesses and residents.
Read More…
C4MP press for ‘regional’ designation for the Peninsula
The
formal designation of the Mornington Peninsula as a ‘regional’ rather than a
metropolitan community was a priority initiative presented to the Victorian
shadow cabinet by leading local advocacy group, Committee for Mornington
Peninsula.
The
C4MP group urged the Liberal National Party Shadow Ministers to recognise that
the Peninsula was not Melbourne and that successive State Government’s had
failed to distinguish the region from the metropolitan area.
Read More…
C4MP support for Marine Precinct Report & Broader Technology and Industrial Park
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s consultation on The Draft Marine Industry Precinct Economicy Analysis Report. Read More…
Successful C4MP member strategy workshop
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s first member workshop was held last week and attended by 15 or our 40-plus financial members at this time. Rosebud’s Blue Mini café provided an excellent meeting venue and hospitality (thank you Tracey). Read More…
C4MP welcomes 'small steps' in Port Strategy & urge 'early action'
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) has welcomed the release of the Port of Hastings Development Strategy and urged early action to implement its ‘modest recommendations’. Read More…
