What we want from Melville

A progressive, well-maintained, safe and diverse suburb which welcomes visitors, provides a home for residents and students, and is a stable working environment for responsible small businesses.

 

What we are working for

  • Pride and participation
    • Encourage residents and businesses to get involved in local initiatives to protect and improve Melville

 

  • Safety and security
    • Working with the Melville Security Initiative
    • Coordinating the efforts of contracted safety companies
    • Encouraging residents and businesses to participate in security initiatives
    • Supporting the efforts of the SA Police Services (SAPS)

 

  • Protecting Melville’s heritage
    • Encouraging residents and businesses to preserve Melville’s architectural heritage and culture
    • Supporting and encouraging appropriate local and national government initiatives
    • Monitoring and challenging inappropriate development plans and illegal land use
    • Ensuring consultation with residents and businesses

 

  • Working to keep the Melville environment clean and well maintained
    • Encouraging residents and businesses to share responsibility for their environment
    • Monitoring the performance of city authorities and reporting faults and infringements

 

  • Recognising our local and national political, social and economic circumstances
    • Supporting and promoting a compassionate and progressive response to challenges such as homelessness, poverty and inequality
    • Working with the authorities, churches, NGOs, local business and residents to find solutions which sustainably address the needs of vulnerable people – while also protecting the interests of residents

 

  • Regular and transparent communication with residents and businesses
    • Maintaining a MRA website
    • Maintaining a Melville Facebook page
    • Sending out email newsletters
    • Encouraging feedback and participation from residents
    • Regular reporting on MRA activity and the outcomes of consultations

 

  • Protecting the environment
    • Encouraging residents and businesses to be environmentally responsible
    • Educating people about recycling initiatives, reduced use of water and renewable energy options

 

  • Transport
    • Encouraging greater availability of public transport, car-sharing, electric vehicle infrastructure, cycling lanes and pedestrian access

 

  • Hold the authorities to account
    • Build and maintain good working relationships with city officials
    • Monitor the performance of government agencies such as City Power, Joburg Water, Johannesburg Roads Agency