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People across Richmond raise issues every day. This is where community concerns are documented, the facts are established and progress is tracked.
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Planning2 River Street, Richmond Housing growth needs community infrastructure
“Richmond is growing. What community infrastructure will we need alongside that growth?”
The Victorian Government has declared 2 River Street surplus. Richmond now has an opportunity to consider how this public land could support housing growth alongside childcare, kindergarten, open space and community needs.
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HealthWhat’s happening to cohealth?
“I’ve heard that the GPs at cohealth might close. I rely on these services and I’m worried. What am I supposed to do?”
The future of affordable, accessible community healthcare remains a concern, even as the Hoddle Street redevelopment moves forward.
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HousingThe future of Richmond’s public housing
“I have lived my whole life here, I am old and government send me a letter that they want to demolish the towers, I am really scared to go homeless, what happens to the people like me who live in here?”
Residents want clear answers about relocation, replacement homes, their right to return and what the redevelopment means for their community.
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Local BusinessBringing Victoria Street back to life
“Is there a plan to bring Victoria Street back to life?”
A revitalisation plan is now in place, but the community wants to see real improvements in safety, business activity and the character of the precinct.
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Cost of LivingMaking childcare affordable for working parents
“I’m working, raising a child — and childcare is still too expensive.”
Many working families are still facing high childcare costs, making it harder to balance work, family and household budgets.
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