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Tuesday 19 August 2025
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High-rise approved A NEW development for 438-444 Nepean Highway has been approved. The proposal for the former Frankston Cinemas site is for a 14 storey mixed-use building with 144 residential apartments. The building will also house one shop, two food and drink premises, a wellness centre, and a gym. See story page 3. Pictures: Supplied
Committee’s Canberra trip ‘uncomfortable’ - mayor Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam says he is “uncomfortable” about an upcoming ratepayer-funded trip to Canberra. The trip, scheduled for 25-26 August, has been facilitated by the Committee For Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. Bolam said he is cautious about council’s ties to
the advocacy group. “I am not comfortable participating in a delegation led by what is, in effect, a lobbyist organisation,” Bolam said. “I believe the city council should maintain an appropriate and professional distance from special interest groups to ensure impartial decision-making. “Although I have reservations about the optics, as mayor I remain committed to respecting the majority view of the city council. I also
acknowledge the efforts of Jodie Belyea in arranging several meetings with senior politicians, and will therefore attend - albeit reluctantly.” Frankston Council is currently a member of the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula at the highest tier, paying about $15,000 per year. In 2021 Frankston Council ceased its membership with the Committee for Greater Frankston, only becoming a member again after the Committee for
Greater Frankston merged with the Committee for the Mornington Peninsula in 2023. The interstate trip comes amid growing tensions between Frankston Council and the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The Times understands that a proposal for a partnership between Frankston Council, the Mornington Peninsula Shire, and Kingston Council was recently rejected by the Shire - the decision has caused issues between Frankston
Council and the Shire behind closed doors. Frankston councillors voted to send Bolam to Canberra at their most recent public meeting. The mayor was the only councillor who did not vote in favour of the trip. Attendees on the trip are scheduled to meet with federal minister Clare O’Neil, and shadow ministers Andrew Bragg, Bridget McKenzie, Anne Ruston, and Angie Bell. Continued page 2
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