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Make a difference and consider becoming a candidate in this year’s Council elections. Come along to free candidate information sessions at Knox Civic Centre in August and September.
Knox City Council needs strong and diverse leadership to represent our community. If you are a community leader or feel ready to take on an influential leadership role, consider standing for Council.
In partnership with the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), we are hosting free pre-election candidate information sessions in Knox. Register to secure your spot.
Nominations to be a candidate open on 9 September and close at noon on 17 September. Visit the VEC website for more information.
The complete list of candidates will be available on the VEC website from 18 September.
Becoming a Councillor information session
This introductory module covers all the foundations of becoming a councillor. Candidates will learn about their legal and regulatory obligations, participatory decision making, the importance of Codes of Conduct and essential community leadership skills that promote and model good governance.
Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Knox City Council Civic Centre, Function Room 3, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Election Campaign Essentials information session
Candidates will be introduced to the importance of recognising and representing the diverse people, views and needs within the community. The module explores effective campaign techniques, canvassing, as well as developing and using communications and social media to reach community members.
Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Knox City Council Civic Centre - Function Room 3, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
If you have any queries about the information sessions, contact the Governance and Risk Department on 9298 8000 or email [email protected]
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Events, activities and festivals
- Knox Factor
- Festivals and civic events
- Community event info and registration
- Community training: Best practice financials for community groups and clubs
- Community training: Building a fundraising plan
- Community training: Grant writing
- Community training: Knox City Council Grant Programs Information Session
- International Women's Day networking event
- Make your home all electric
- Move Your Way - Activities for Seniors and Carers
- Move Your Way - All Abilities Activities
- Move Your Way - Group Fitness
- Move Your Way - Kids and Youth Activities
- Move Your Way - Outdoor Activities
- Have Your Say
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News
- A revitalised route for Boronia
- Check out our new Knox waste trucks
- Cr Susan Laukens elected Knox Mayor
- Electoral irregularities
- Free Community Training Workshops
- Get growing with Gardens for Harvest
- International Women's Day networking event
- Join the Environment Advisory Committee
- Join the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Kindergarten community panel
- Knox recycling efforts a huge success
- Knox retailer networking session
- LED streetlight upgrades across Knox
- Local play just got more exciting
- Move Your Way returns for 2025!
- New playground at Tim Neville Arboretum now open
- Paving the way, sustainably
- Protecting our green areas and significant spaces
- Removal of pine trees at Koolunga Native Reserve
- Reusable Nappy Workshop
- Revitalising Boronia
- Safer streets for Boronia
- Showcase your creativity by reimagining waste
- Take time out in nature with Biodiversity Month
- Winning government grants and tenders workshop
- Arts in Knox
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Major projects and initiatives
- Capital Works Projects at Sports Facilities
- Chandler Road shared path and road renewal project
- Demolition of Knox Basketball Stadium (Boronia)
- Gilbert Park upgrades
- Kings Park pavilion
- Lewis Park Masterplan
- Marie Wallace Park Upgrade
- Park Ridge Reserve Upgrade
- Tormore Reserve pavilion upgrade
- Wantirna Reserve redevelopment
- Community groups and volunteering
- Explore Knox
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Event Calendar
- Bee Gees Revival
- Both Sides, Rachel Beck
- Burt Bacharach (Featuring Michael Cormick)
- Diamond
- Downtown, the Songs of Petula Clark Featuring Melissa Langton
- Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly
- FRITZ (School Holiday Feature Show)
- Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre - Term 1 Classes (Adults)
- Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre - Term 2 Classes
- Knox Fest 2025
- Lady Be Good, The Songs of Ella Fitzgerald (Featuring Nina Ferro)
- Melbourne Comedy Showcase (ft. Dave O’Neil, Billy Stiles and Sonia Di Iorio)
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
- Move Your Way - Movement for Mind Activities
- Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frankly Sinatra
- Pets in the Park
- STUFF! (School Holiday Feature Show)
- Sincerely Yours, Dame Vera Lynn (Featuring Victoria Mantynen)
- Sunglasses at Night. The 80-‘s Apocalypse Sing-Along Cabaret
- Tenori
- The Beatlez
- The Waiting Room, Born in a Taxi
- Tis the Season – A Very Jazzy Christmas Spectacular
- Wish Upon A Star – The Disney Songbook (ft. Danielle Matthews)
- Women of Wit
- You’re An Instrument (School Holiday Feature Show)
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