What do Kensington residents want from their candidates for the November State election?  We are running a survey to find out. We are closing this survey off soon.

Complete this questionnaire on line - click here now!

Now you have completed the survey, please encourage your friends and family to do it.

Other news:

* New Steering Committee elected at Annual General Meeting, 2 August

* Metro rail construction not expected to affect Kensington 

Local member, Hon Bronwyn Pike, has written assuring us that the construction of the planned metro rail link is not expected to affect Kensingtion, either by way of construction work in JJ Holland Park or the aquisition of residential properties.

Read the pdf file.

*  City of Melbourne Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS)

All residents can have their say regarding Melbourne's future.  Submissions close on 3 September.  Go to

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mss

The MSS process will affect some areas of Kensington that do not currently have a heritage overlay, especially between Eastwood and Stubbs Streets.  The area containing  current industrial buildings west of Stubbs Street is are designated an 'Urban Renewal Area' for intensive residential development.  See June 2010 Minutes for more details re the MSS.  We will update you at each stage.

*  Kensington Estate - some gains, some losses
According to the original plan for the Estate, there should be between 54 and 60 units on the final parcel of land (opposite Wolseley Parade-Derby Street intersection).  In the face of spirited opposition from the Kensington Association and affected residents, the Department of Housing has agreed to 129.  Gains:  Heights will be limited to 2 storeys along Derby Street and there will be an increase in family size units.  Losses: the total of 129 is far too many, and along Henry Street, heights will be 3 and 4 storeys, looming over existing dwellings.   There will be one more chance for you to have your say, details soon.

*  Innappropriate development

There are two current issues: the building proposed for 98-108 Rankins Road would be too high and too big, another proposed for the corner of Nottingham Street and Racecourse Road would have far too few parking spaces and also has height and visual bulk issues.   If you are concerned about either of these proposals, please indicate by emailing us:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Be a member of the Kensington Association!

We cordially invite you to put your weight behind the Association in its work in preserving and enhancing the amenity of Kensington.  Simply by being a paid-up member, you make a difference, no need to attend meetings or do anything else.  (If you are puzzled why joining makes a difference - and it's not about the money - email us and we will explain - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

For details about membership, click here.

'Welcome to Kensington' kits -- they are free!

Kits have been updated with 2010 information, and are available from schools, real estate agents and the Kensington Community House, McCracken Street, or email us and we'll deliver one to you:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"The use of JJ Holland Park for staging and construction is not supported"

Following rallies led by the  Kensington Association and many submissions from local residents, the State Government decided that JJ Holland Park will not be used for the construction of the proposed East-West Road Tunnel.  Even if the tunnel is built in the future, Holland Park is protected.

Local residents attend protest rally in June 2008, a turning point in the campaign