Let’s make Melville’s pavements better The MRA has launched a competition to find Melville’s best pavements. We want to incentivize residents to look after their pavement space, create something beautiful, and protect access for pedestrians.
The Melville Residents’ Association would like to bring the following Liquor Licence Application to the attention of the Melville Community. Applicant Name: Cellar Wine Restaurant Trading Name: Cellar Wine Restaurant Address & Location: Shop 5B, situated at 87, 7th Avenue, Melville *INCORRECT ADDRESS ON APPLICATION* Type of Licence: Restaurant Agent for Cellar Wine Restaurant: Lehlaga Sebake – sebakelehlaga@yahoo.com A copy of the application form is available for download: Wine Cellar […]
The MRA are aware of the disturbance issues of Ballerz to the local neighbourhood and have been raising these issues through ALL the structures within the City of Johannesburg over the last 7 months (from before the place opened) including laying several complaints and objecting to the liquor license transfer (which has not transferred). We have even raised the issue with the Mayor directly. We have had no success and […]
Breaking news: Melville will again have a park! The soil has already been turned on 3rd Avenue near 27 Boxes’ new entrance to the upper level of the centre. Coming soon: a park, a new playground, a plant nursery and much more… Rising from the ashes of Faan Smit Park, the regenerated public space heralds 27 Boxes’ reinvention as a family destination for the Melville community. Parents and their […]
The MRA Committee ensures residents rights and views are considered in all new initiatives and developments that affect the neighborhood. The 2017 AGM will be on 29 July 2019 and we would like to invite the community to join the committee, or as a volunteer to assist with the various resident related topics in Melville. We would really appreciate some extra hands and minds to add value to our community […]
Resident Passes are now available for events that affects our community with road closures. The Resident Pass gives the holder limited access to the suburb displayed on the reverse side of the disc during the selected events that occur in the area for 2017/2018. Please take note that this pass does not allow automatic access to cross any route but rather selective access at the event marshal or JMPD officers’ […]
Dear Residents, The City of Johannesburg does not have densification plans for Melville. The Community Submission Precinct Plan is NOT being done to provide for any further densification in the actual Suburb. It is done in order to: Interpret broader policies and provide finer-grain detail regarding the dynamics within Melville, thereby enhancing the application of the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), and to provide Council with accurate information to assist with land […]
With just one more workshop left before the Precinct Plan process is complete, the MRA committee wishes to again test residents’ opinions and feelings about the plan to date. Thank you for your input. This survey is now closed.
It is your right to participate in decisions about local government. The Land Use Scheme adopted and approved in terms of the City of Johannesburg Municipal Planning By-law, 2016, shall give effect to the City’s municipal spatial development framework and determine the use and development of land within the City’s area of jurisdiction. People are often too preoccupied to bother. However, here is one instance where you should pay attention […]
Nel is at it again! Come join the #MyMelville Walk Tour and discover the history, the magic of our Melville!
