TQSOI's Executive Director at a TQSOI workshop held in Dorval When the Table de Quartier Sud de l’Ouest-de-l’Île (TQSOI) convened the Beaconsfield Community Housing Forum They were peeling back the layers of a complex social challenge that’s been simmering beneath the West Island’s polished exterior exposing the stark realities of housing insecurity that many residents face daily Despite the region’s reputation for affluence TQSOI has been vocal about the “hidden pockets of poverty” lurking just beneath the surface The forum brought these realities into sharp focus highlighting how housing challenges are impacting local families in ways that often go unnoticed by the broader community “Affordable housing is challenging our community in ways many don’t see,” Alena Ziuleva which unites residents and stakeholders from seven municipalities is committed to addressing systemic barriers that prevent meaningful housing solutions The organization’s priority projects focus on transportation they received funding from the Community Housing Transformation Centre signaling a solid commitment to tackling these complex challenges head on Community workers like Jillian Lalonde from the West Island Community Centre painted a stark picture of the current landscape Families are being systematically pushed out of their communities with current housing options primarily serving seniors and leaving younger households struggling to find affordable living spaces The forum also confronted a significant roadblock that the organization calls “NIMBYism” in reference to “Not in my backyard-ism” Several proposed affordable housing projects have stalled due to community resistance revealing deep-rooted misconceptions about social housing and the diverse needs of West Island residents TQSOI aims to address the systemic barriers limiting community housing development Their approach combines strategic planning and a commitment to breaking down the social and economic walls that prevent equitable housing access organizations like TQSOI are ensuring that community voices aren’t just heard—they’re central to the conversation they’re working to create a more inclusive and supportive housing landscape for all community members Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Votre navigateur web est configuré pour le français This page does not exist or cannot be displayed right now Please check the page address or try a new search: 2025 /CNW/ - The City of Beaconsfield has obtained permission from the Québec Superior Court to question the Minister of Municipal Affairs as well as former Minister Nathalie Normandeau deputy ministers and assistant deputy ministers of the Government of Québec as part of its lawsuit for over $20 million in taxes overcharged by the City of Montréal Judge Éric Dufour's decision last Friday overturns the claims of the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal which had refused to allow Beaconsfield's solicitors to question under oath the current minister former mayor of Westmount and leader of the municipal demerger movement in the 2000s Beaconsfield Mayor Georges Bourelle is pleased with the court's decision which will provide answers to the many questions the Government has refused to answer "Public funds must be managed transparently for the sake of justice for our citizens who are being penalized by these repeated errors," states Mr The unfair surcharge was imposed following a decision by the current Minister of Municipal Affairs who wrongly contravened the 2008 agreement between the Government of Québec and the 15 other municipalities on the island on the equitable sharing of the cost of regional services (police etc.) as part of the demerger of those 15 municipalities from the metropolis This agreement was drawn up over a long period of time and with great care by senior civil servants and members at the National Assembly following the municipal demergers with the intention of ensuring fairness in each city's contribution to regional services it provides for an adjustment of the equalization formula each time the new three-year property assessment roll for the Island of Montréal is submitted This adjustment is crucial and essential to maintain the equity of each city's contribution to these regional services with the exception of the growth of the real estate stock a temporary three-year agreement was reached between the government and the 15 reconstituted municipalities to resolve a specific problem in 2019 and then on three subsequent occasions the minister in question failed to uphold her obligation under the 2008 agreement she renewed the cities' contributions on the basis of the temporary agreement rather than respecting the parameters of the original 2008 agreement the contributions of the demerged cities are unbalanced in favour of Montréal despite numerous political and administrative representations by Beaconsfield's elected officials and administrators Minister Laforest adopted the first faulty ministerial order ignoring Beaconsfield's new attempts at representation and even mediation at the time of the first injustice related to the application of the incorrect calculation the amount claimed for over-collected taxes amounted to $2 million it has increased every year because of the repetition of the same miscalculation Beaconsfield's claim on behalf of its citizens now exceeds $20 million Information: Mayor's Office, [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: MontrealNewsBeaconsfield woman pulled onto the street by dog and struck by SUV has diedBy Daniel J. RoweUpdated: March 17, 2025 at 2:06PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved 2025 /CNW/ - At its meeting on February 24, Beaconsfield City Council adopted a resolution to increase to $20 million its claim against the City of Montréal for excessive taxes overcharged by the Agglomeration This sum reflects the persistent injustice imposed by the City of Montréal with its funding model for regional services such as public transit and public safety our administration has been fighting to recover these amounts overcharged by Montréal which unfairly increase the tax burden on our taxpayers without providing them with any additional services," underlines Mayor Georges Bourelle It is important to remember that Beaconsfield was at the forefront of this contestation being the only demerged city on the Island of Montréal to take legal action in 2020 to correct this inequity the 15 reconstituted municipalities linked to Montréal unanimously adopted the same legal approach to challenge a new decision to unfairly charge costs to the Agglomeration "It is becoming increasingly clear that the only way to resolve the fiscal injustices imposed by Montréal on the 15 reconstituted cities is through the courts but the Montréal administration remains inflexible and intransigent," says Mayor Bourelle Beaconsfield has adjusted its claim each year to include the new amounts wrongly collected A hearing date will soon be set for the case to be heard by the court Beaconsfield continues to pay these taxes under protest thereby maintaining its compliance with its tax obligations while preserving its rights for future compensation Information: Mayor's Office, [email protected]; beaconsfield.ca MontrealNewsBeaconsfield homeowner waited six months for insurance payout after summer floodsBy Stephane GirouxPublished: March 09, 2025 at 4:24PM EDT In what has become an increasingly contentious battle over agglomeration costs Beaconsfield mayor George Bourelle revealed that the demerged city’s disputed payments to Montreal have now reached a staggering $20 million centres on what Bourelle describes as Montreal’s failure to honour a crucial 2008 agreement that was meant to ensure neutrality in cost-sharing evaluations among demerged cities and we’re now at a cumulative $20 million since 2020,” Bourelle told The Suburban “We consider this $20 million essentially a loan as these are amounts that are being wrongly charged to our city.” expresses frustration with Montreal’s approach to negotiations “What we’ve seen from Montreal is a non-willingness to negotiate and these dialogues never amount to anything — they never negotiate.” At the heart of the dispute lies the 2008 agreement which was signed by the provincial government and included a specific formula to ensure fairness in cost distribution The agreement was designed to maintain neutrality with each evaluation roll The situation highlights what Bourelle describes as a fundamental flaw in the Agglomeration’s governance structure “Montreal controls the agenda and budgets of the Agglomeration — they have the majority The best example is the recent fluoridation decision — all demerged cities were against the process used by Montreal but we were given no say from our minority position in voting.” has created an “undemocratic Agglomeration governance structure” where demerged cities have little recourse when facing disagreements but it does not change that they have complete control over the Agglomeration and can do whatever they want While legal action wasn’t the preferred path Beaconsfield has completed all necessary legal processes to secure a court date Bourelle maintains that the door remains open for negotiation: “If Montreal is willing to arrive at a win-win solution we are certainly willing to sit down and resolve this.” The implications of this dispute extend beyond Beaconsfield’s borders the demerged cities are collectively leaving $100 million on the table Bourelle emphasizes that the mounting costs affect not just Beaconsfield but potentially set a precedent for all demerged cities though the path to resolution remains uncertain MontrealNewsWest Island woman hit by SUV after dog runs into streetBy Erika MorrisUpdated: March 14, 2025 at 10:22AM EDT President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death an Anishinaabe (Algonquin) community member during a rally Monday at Montreal's Cabot Square to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls preparing for a first meeting with the U.S and some say simply getting America to agree to a framework for negotiations going forward is the goal President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry and we need it now,” said Naomee James during a rally Monday at Montreal’s Cabot Square to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls The Quebec Liberal party held its only English-language leadership debate on Sunday at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue “Entirely unfair both to the unhoused persons and to the STM,” said David Chapman of Resilience Montreal as the STM lifts its temporary loitering ban in Montreal’s metro system 11 high school lacrosse players in New York have been charged over an alleged hazing incident involving five younger teammates Laura Aguierre looks at the disturbing allegations and the role the suspects’ ages might play in what happens next and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices The Beat 92.5 is Montreal's Perfect mix of today's top charting music and the 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member ends a bit of a drought as he will be the first male Quebec swimmer connected to a Quebec club at the Olympics since Tobias Oriwol (PCSC) and Mathieu Bois (CNPPO) in Beijing in 2008 Hussey got his start in the summer ALPS programs swimming first for Beacon Hill then predominantly for Windemere Pool It was the springboard to his competitive nature in the water “I learned my competitive skills there.,” Patrick Hussey said “I always wanted to be the fastest and see how many ALPS records I could break The 23-year-old Hussey made the grade at the recent Olympic Trials that took place in Toronto “I think it’s still soaking in a little bit finally accomplished the dream that I’ve been dreaming about for a long time Hussey turned in some of his best times at the trials “I had I think three of my best times,” he said and I’m glad that it happened on time and for the Olympic trials Now finishing up his senior year at the University of North Carolina his time there has greatly contributed to his advancement “I think that I’ve learned a lot in the NCAA,” he said “I’ve gotten a lot stronger and a lot more powerful I was able to kind of learn new things at Chapel Hill that helped me get faster.” but Hussey feels he is on the brink of qualifying for the butterfly stroke in individual competition “I think the butterfly events I’m almost there,” he said “I think that a few more steps and I think that I can probably qualify individually for a butterfly as well.” Hussey is finetuning his skills at Chapel Hill with his coach Jack Brown staying with his routine then he will be Paris bound sports@thesuburban.com​ We've removed the level crossing at Station Street in Beaconsfield by building a new road bridge over the rail line Traffic is now flowing freely across the new McKenna Drive bridge over the Pakenham rail line Finishing works in the area will continue over the coming months Thank you for your patience during these works We'll hold a community event in mid 2025 to celebrate the completion of the project The removal of this level crossing will help to create a level crossing-free Pakenham Line which will change how locals live journeys on the Pakenham Line will be faster and local roads safer For regular information about the progress of this project, sign up for email updates You need to enable javascript to view latest disruptions the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 Stay updated on the Level Crossing Removal Project with the key announcements and milestones A new road bridge being built in Beaconsfield will be named McKenna Drive in honour of local identity Carmel McKenna well known for her dedication and decades of service to the Beaconsfield community The road bridge will connect Beaconsfield Avenue to Kenilworth Avenue over the rail line when it opens in autumn, which will see the dangerous and congested Station Street level crossing gone for good McKenna Drive was chosen as the name for the new road bridge following community consultation on four proposed names with 300 submissions received for the preferred name Carmel and her husband Desmond had strong ties to the local area with most of their 11 children attending St Francis Xavier College in Beaconsfield was closely associated with St Francis Xavier College since its opening in 1978 with her contribution to the school recognised in 2011 with a ‘Living Treasure’ award providing meals and support through different community organisations in Beaconsfield assisting with fundraising activities and providing care for elderly neighbours She also volunteered her time to support local children’s sports including the Beaconsfield Junior Football Club where she ran the canteen and served on the committee Carmel was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2022 for service to the community Son Michael McKenna said the family was pleased that their mother’s contribution to the area would live on for generations to come “We are absolutely delighted that the bridge will be named after mum The news brought tears to my eyes,” he said It was just in her nature to give to others It’s so fantastic that mum’s efforts and the contribution of women in Beaconsfield A commemorative plaque honouring the legacy of the McKenna family in Beaconsfield will also be installed near the new road bridge Works are continuing with crews completing the northern and southern roundabouts and putting the finishing touches on the new bridge Getting rid of the Station Street boom gates will boost safety and ease congestion in the area and make the Pakenham Line one step closer to being level crossing free in 2025 Coordinated works have been completed to relight Pyebush roundabout (A355/M40 Junction 2) and Beaconsfield Interchange Our first capital streetlighting scheme of 2024/25 has been successfully completed after four weeks of coordinated works to relight Pyebush roundabout (A355/M40 Junction 2) and Beaconsfield Interchange With fewer daylight hours as we head into the winter months the completion of these works will increase visibility and safety for road users A total 159 assets were upgraded involving: 112 streetlights In addition to this 131 new LED lanterns were installed to replace 121 existing first-generation defective LED lanterns resulting in the lanterns flickering on and off or failing completely the failing LED lanterns caused a lack of visibility for road users posing a serious safety risk All of the new LED lanterns that were installed have a ten-year guarantee and contribute to the council’s LED lantern installation programme for the Buckinghamshire Highways Network - which currently stands at over 98% complete To minimise the team’s time and impact on the network we coordinated our traffic management activities with Highways England (who are responsible for the M40 and slip roads) and scheduled other works alongside the streetlighting scheme A passive safe streetlighting column is a column which deforms/collapses when struck by a vehicle to reduce injury to the vehicle's occupants particularly in areas of high-speed traffic Each column has an underground passive safety box and this is designed to detach the power supply upon impact and thus ensuring electrical safety to the column whilst maintaining the electrical systems circuit integrity to keep the other columns in lighting Before photo of streetlight upgrade to Pyebush Roundabout After photo of streetlight upgrade to Pyebush Roundabout View how we're investing £120 million over 4 years to improve our highways and the latest on Buckinghamshire's roads All content is available under the Open Government Licence v.3 Perched high atop the crest of a hill and with stunning views across South Fremantle to the ocean: we’ve fallen in love with this quirky Beaconsfield beauty Located at 18 Moran Street (just around the corner from all your South Freo faves) you might recognise the ’70s-era home’s trademark retro features from the big screen – just over ten years ago it was featured in A24-distributed crime thriller Son of a Gun the home has managed to keep many of those features – while benefitting from a lifetime of tweaks and eclectic alterations one of those notable additions: a fortress-like concrete fence enclosing both a leafy front garden and the rustic (We’re particularly taken by the view through to the courtyard framed by fluttering curtains – one part luxe industrial compound These fluttering curtains connect the courtyard to the large open-plan living area on the ground floor – in this instance transformed into a secondary dining area and kitchen Continue through to the back of the home and you’ll be met by even more outdoor entertaining space – this time paired with those panoramic views to shimmering ocean sunsets the views are just as good – or take shelter from the weather and enjoy them from the attached sunroom or spectacularly almost untouched retro kitchen From the mustard yellow mosaic tiles to the amazing fluted timber island to the parquet flooring: we’re absolutely obsessed but the current owner’s impeccable collection of vintage furniture certainly doesn’t hurt!) you’ll need either a big family or plenty of houseguests – and this home has room enough for both with a whopping eight bedrooms and three bathrooms across its two levels (And while we can all appreciate a vintage tile moment the bathrooms are where the home’s been most notably updated to contemporary tastes.) Fallen in love? Check out the listing for 18 Moran Street, Beaconsfield here. Check the URL for spelling errors.Please contact us if you believe this page is missing.(Error 404) A Wycombe Wanderers XI will take on Beaconsfield Town in the quarter final of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup on Tuesday 14th January (k.o Tickets are available to book online with a discount when purchased in advance - just head to their website Alternatively you can pay on the night (card only) Beaconsfield\'s home stadium at Holloways Park has a licensed bar and hot food available Please note that the first-team\'s busy schedule of league and national cup fixtures coupled with the 3G surface at Beaconsfield\'s home stadium makes it unlikely that Wanderers will field first-team players during this fixture A printed programme will be available at the match and two fully licenced bars and the Ramshack food bar will be open from 6:30pm Limited parking is available onsite or at Beaconsfield Services (Note: parking is limited to 3 hours and subject to availability) Works to build the new Beaconsfield road bridge are progressing fast with the new Kenilworth Avenue roundabout opening to traffic early after a 10 day construction blitz Soldiers Road and Beaconsfield Avenue opened today improving traffic flow on the south side of the rail line and connections to Beaconsfield Station The roundabout will also link to the road bridge being built over the rail line when it opens next year Construction of the 427m road bridge will ramp up again early next year with crews asphalting and painting the bridge The dangerous and congested Station Street level crossing will be gone for good in 2025 improving safety and easing congestion for thousands of drivers experiencing delays when the boom gates are down for close to a third of the morning peak Getting rid of these boom gates will also help make the Pakenham Line level crossing free in 2025 and, together with the Metro Tunnel The late-night bar and restaurant on Maxwell Road permanently closed in January last year ‘due to the cost-of-living crisis’ The Edward Gostling Foundation has now asked Buckinghamshire Council for permission to demolish ‘all existing built form on site’ also plans to put up temporary 2.4m high hoarding around the perimeter of the site Plans read: “It is intended to collaborate with a local school and allow the pupils to decorate the site with handmade drawings to add visual interest whilst the development proposals for the site are negotiated with Buckinghamshire Council.” The application does not seek permission to redevelop the former nightlife spot and does not specify what could occupy the site in future it does say the redevelopment is ‘being discussed’ with the council and will be secured by a separate planning application expected to be submitted in ‘early 2025’ Plans read: “The site represents a unique opportunity for redevelopment of a highly sustainable and well-connected town centre brownfield site.” The application says the use of the site as a bar was ‘inherently noisy’ and its loss therefore has a ‘positive impact on the amenity of the immediate area’ Revolution CEO Rob Pitcher said: “Our younger customers are still feeling the disproportionate effect of the cost-of-living crisis and the national living wage will increase materially in April 2024.”                 with 85 dangerous and congested level crossings now gone for good with the opening of a new road bridge in Beaconsfield The Station Street level crossing has been removed and the new McKenna Drive bridge has opened connecting Beaconsfield Avenue to Kenilworth Avenue over the Pakenham Line The opening of the new McKenna Drive bridge will improve safety and keep traffic flowing in the Beaconsfield area by separating trains and vehicles Works in the area will continue over the coming months to complete roundabout the Pakenham Line is one step closer to being level crossing free later this year with just 2 sets of boom gates to go from Melbourne’s busiest rail line Passengers on the Pakenham Line will also have access to 5 new state-of-the-art underground stations when the Metro Tunnel opens later this year we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne by 2030 David Ellis picks a boozer that many believe dates back to 1100 Going Out | Pubs, Bars and Nightlife Who has the rightful claim to being Britain’s oldest pub is a contended title. One is the Royal Standard of England as thanks for supporting his murdered father or because the pub let Charlie boy stay there with his mistress — again But there is more here than history: the pub is a timber-framed beauty serving port from a barrel and whitebait out of pewter tankards Its fame has put it in movies (Hot Fuzz, The Theory of Everything) and draws slebs (Ozzy Osbourne and ghosts — listen out for the drummer boy marching in the car park Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks, theoldestpub.com VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Police are investigating a firearms incident in Beaconsfield on 7 February Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Works to remove the dangerous and congested Station Street level crossing in Beaconsfield are ramping up with a construction blitz to build the new roundabout kicking off this week Crews will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Station Street Beaconsfield Avenue and Goff Street as part of works to replace the level crossing with a new road bridge over the Pakenham Line workers will build and asphalt new sections of road install lighting and a pedestrian crossing To allow these works to be completed safely the intersection will close to traffic from 5pm Detours will be in place via Kenilworth Avenue Brunt Road and Princes Highway or Kenilworth Avenue There will also be some changes to bus stops and pedestrian access during the closure The works are being staged during the school holidays to minimise disruption with some overnight works to complete the new road connections as quickly as possible The new roundabout will improve safety and traffic flow and will connect to the new road bridge over the rail line when the project is completed in 2025 The 427m road bridge is continuing to take shape with crews recently completing works to dig and concrete 106 holes up to 20m deep – equivalent to a 6-storey building – to support the bridge foundations Removing the Station Street level crossing will improve safety and ease congestion for drivers who face lengthy delays when the boom gates are down for more than 40 minutes during the morning peak Getting rid of these boom gates will help make the Pakenham Line level crossing free in 2025 and allow more trains to run more often when the Metro Tunnel opens next year creating capacity for an additional 121,000 passengers every week on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir locked away from public view for decades and they are now planning to drain most of the reservoir demolish a substantial part of the dam wall and continue to keep it locked up The Petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government and Melbourne Water to maintain Beaconsfield Reservoir's current water level of 8.85 metres retain the historic dam wall at its current height open the surrounding parkland to public access and turn the reserve into a public park with facilities provided to enhance its accessibility and useability Create change and stand up for your beliefs by starting your own petition today Take a look at some other petitions related to causes you care about There are many passionate individuals just like you who are working towards positive change Signing more petitions and sharing them with your friends and family can help bring attention to important issues and create lasting impact insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 16-Dec-2024 Last updated on 16-Dec-2024 at 16:12 GMT BEAR by Carlo Scotto will open in spring next year and is described as pushing ‘the boundaries of creativity and taste’ The restaurant will have an open and offer counter dining and will serve a tasting menu that takes a farm-to-plate philosophy Prior to Amethyst, Scotto worked under Angela Hartnett at Murano in Mayfair and also at Galvin La Chapelle in Spitalfields and Babbo in Mayfair. He launched his first solo restaurant, Xier, in Marylebone in 2018, but it closed in late 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. BEAR by Carlo Scotto will open in tandem with ongoing renovations across both of Crazy Bear’s two UK properties in Beaconsfield and Stadhampton. Mayfair restaurant Amethyst closes following departure of Carlo Scotto 06-Jun-2023By James McAllisterHigh-end Mayfair restaurant Amethyst has closed its doors little more than a year after launching following the departure of chef patron Carlo Scotto. Crystal clear: Carlo Scotto on his new Mayfair restaurant Amethyst06-Jun-2022By James McAllisterFormer Xier chef patron Carlo Scotto is back behind the stoves with the launch of Amethyst, his latest restaurant venture, which has just opened on Sackville Street in London's Mayfair. Carlo Scotto to launch Amethyst in Mayfair next month 06-Apr-2022By James McAllisterFormer Xier chef patron Carlo Scotto is to launch his new London restaurant next month on Sackville Street in Mayfair. Whet your appetite with beers from the European UnionPaid for and content provided by European Union Lost Revenue from Downtime: How It Cripples Your Delivery App Visibility and SalesPaid for and content provided by Deliverect Staffing costs rising — how smart hiring solutions are helping UK restaurantsPaid for and content provided by YoungOnes Applicant ‘The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd’ was given permission to replace an existing first floor wing housing 23 bedrooms although these will be larger than the old ones and will be served by en-suite bathrooms The applicant said its proposals needed to be viewed as ‘the replacement of out-of-date accommodation with modern hotel rooms’ Its plans read: “The proposal is part of the hotels programme of improvements enhancing a key facility in the area for leisure A shooting and a spate of thefts have marked the leafy suburb of Beaconsfield with some businesses deciding to take matters into their own hands when faced with brazen thieves The Central Hotel in Beaconsfield recently uploaded a video of an attempted theft in which they successfully intervened and recovered their stock The Hotel runs an accompanying drive-thru bottle shop which according to owner Patrick has seen an increase in thefts over the last year The spike is beyond any of the 15 years he has been with the Hotel “by some margin“ This incident at around 1.30pm on Monday 10 February left Patrick and fellow staff with little patience to spare Three young men walked into the drive-thru where one of them grabbed a slab of beer and placed it into a trolley pushed by another Camera footage posted by the Central Hotel shows there was no attempt to be discreet Patrick and some of the staff gave chase and when they caught up to them on Old Princes Freeway all that audacious confidence quickly subsided and they gave up on the slab The three would-be thieves will go on the wall of shame at the Central Hotel which will hopefully help staff spot offenders before anything occurs Although all are aware that taking matters into your own hands is not the ideal or advised approach for the Central Hotel this incident exemplifies the magnitude of crime they have had to handle with even opposition leader Brad Battin posting about the incident on social media This was only a few days after a gunshot was heard by patrons of the Hotel on Friday 7 February Police believe a group of unknown male offenders fired a shot at a 19-year-old male outside a business on the other side of the Old Princes Highway The shot did not hit anyone and the police are still investigating Patrick said these incidents were “concerning“ and may not be alone in that thought as they have “never really happened before“ in Beaconsfield Pickers Retro Haven was also targeted by a group of young people on the afternoon of February 8 marking the third time they have seen their store fall victim to theft “This is the third and last time you will steal from our premises,” store owner Nick Johnstone said “We are familiar with their faces and every time they come in They’ve targeted us but we never picked them up before “These idiots stole thousands of dollars worth of stuff and you just can’t replace it every time.” the alleged thieves have stolen high-end designer goods like Gucci shoes The repeated thefts have strained the business financially making it harder to cover losses and maintain donations The incident was reported to Pakenham Station The frustrated local believes “the youth are on the loose” and the police should “step up” in Beaconsfield “The state government needs to employ more officers and if they’re tied down with paperwork get more support staff,” Mr Johnstone said “People are taking matters into their own hands and that’s a direct consequence of the police not doing their job and the justice system not following up “The justice system not following up makes the police ‘go they’re just going to go out again with bail.’ “This is why we’ve got to vote this government down