Mayor Kris Bolam JP has issued a statement about the next steps re Lakewood Childcare Centre and a meeting with parents on Thursday night.

Frankston City reaffirmed its presence internationally this month by establishing an economic sister city relationship with Wuxi, China, and reaffirming a 30 year cultural friendship with Susono, Japan.

Construction of the new technical training centre in Frankston is scheduled to commence this summer with funding provided  by the Australian Government.

The Sports Injury Clinic was named the best overall business  at  the inaugural Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business Awards at Mornington Race Club.

Council's annual free Hard Waste Collection is upon us, with all areas of the municipality having their waste collected in specific weeks between now and 16 December.

After careful consideration and a 'Best Value' review into local children's services, Council has resolved to close Lakewood Childcare Centre effective from 22 December 2011.

The Frankston Mechanics Institute Hall is ready to show off its rediscovered glory, and a special guest travelled to Frankston to help unveil the newly restored public venue.

The new parking fees for visitors at six Frankston City foreshore car parks come into effect on Tuesday, 1 November.

The Splash Card is the gift that keeps on giving for Frankston City! The student discount card has won the Marketing Strategy Award at the Economic Development Australia 2011 Awards.

With the FrankstonTV YouTube Competition over and 'Leon' the star of the show, FrankstonTV has been handed over to the community as a resource to express their creative side and their pride in Frankston.

Frankston City Council Mayor, Cr Kris Bolam JP, has introduced a Mayoral Bursary Program offering one off financial assistance packages totalling $10,000 to Frankston students who may experience disadvantage and not usually able to access educational opportunities.

Frankston City Councils own One Stop Squad has over the past three years looked after Frankstons 23 neighbourhood shopping strips, now they will be in charge of the maintenance and cleaning contract for the city centre to improve the overall presentation of this important precinct.

New lighting will be installed at the North Seaford Reserve for players of the Seaford United Soccer Club thanks to a funding partnership to be announced today between Frankston City Council, the local soccer club and the State Government.

Frankston City Councils Community Grants recipients for 2011-2012 have been announced, with 100 groups receiving more than $172,000 to assist their work in the community.