The new residential parking permit system has emerged as the No.1 issue for those residents without off-street parking; not only the significant charges, but the move to an unworkable digital system. It forces residents to register all visitors online. The only winners are overstayers.
Antisocial behaviour, assaults and theft have become too common on Chapel Street. Residents and business owners report feeling unsafe, particularly at night. The council must work with police to restore safety.
The proliferation of late-night venues without adequate noise management is impacting residents. Balance is needed between nightlife and liveable neighbourhoods.
Once a vibrant retail strip, Chapel Street is now lined with vacant shopfronts. High rents, poor amenity and lack of council support are driving businesses away.
Council services are increasingly outsourced with little oversight. When things go wrong, no one takes responsibility. Residents deserve direct accountability from their elected representatives.
Stonnington Council carries significant debt while rates continue to rise. Residents deserve transparency on where their money goes and why services are declining despite higher costs.
Rough sleeping along Chapel Street reflects a failure of social policy. The council needs to work with state services to provide proper support, not just move people on.
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