by Don Palmer | Nov 20, 2022 | Development, Uncategorized
A drop-in session at the Gilles market hall in the showgrounds enabled many to get an idea of what is being proposed for the Le Cornu Keswick redevelopment site. SA Renewal, Commercial Retail Group and Peet provided a collage of boards depicting everything from...
by Don Palmer | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recent media observations have many asking will the north-south corridor tunnels be constructed. The observations prompting this centre around whether there will be further compulsory land acquisitions. I have also been asked whether the community reference group...
by Don Palmer | Nov 17, 2022 | Election
Local government elections often stimulate the community to raise issues of concern. The recent election is no different. I have heard the issues raised during the election by you. While I came to you initially with 5 commitments, this grew once I became aware...
by Don Palmer | Nov 13, 2022 | Election
The local government election has revealed an overwhelming endorsement of my continued service by you. For this, I am truly thankful. I get much satisfaction working for you and look forward to continuing to so do over the next 4 years. I received a call from...
by Don Palmer | Oct 6, 2022 | Leadership
Local Communities will benefit from revised LGA Training Standards designed to improve Local Government Leadership. Revised LGA Training Standards were officially announced yesterday by the Minister Geoff Brock MP. He said council member training will...
by Don Palmer | Sep 6, 2022 | Election
Since my initial election to Council, I have been an advocate for and promoted a whole-of-city approach to economic development. To build beyond our then reliance on the 4 main street precincts. As a small business owner myself, I recognised the contribution of this...
by Don Palmer | Sep 1, 2022 | Climate Change
Finding pragmatic change climate solutions for our local government area must be our priority to mitigate the impact of climate change. This, in lieu of focusing on political solutions. That is the commitment I make for you, as identified in my blog post of 23...
by Don Palmer | Aug 31, 2022 | waste disposal
Redirecting our kerb side waste collections from landfill is a pragmatic climate change solution I have been pursuing. This a solution I intend to continue to pursue if re-elected. Redirecting our kerb side waste is an initiative I have been advocating for, for...
by Don Palmer | Aug 29, 2022 | Budget
Councils are always being challenged to do more with less. Therefore, being financially responsible is an ever-present necessity. Unley Council is no exception. When I joined Council back in 2010 there was a history of Council increasing rates well above CPI. I have...
by Don Palmer | Aug 29, 2022 | Trees
Improving Unley’s tree canopy is at the forefront of pragmatic solutions available to Council, and its Community in the fight to combat climate change. The bottom line is trees take in and store carbon dioxide. This therefore should always be a key component of any...
by Don Palmer | Aug 28, 2022 | Election
A not too widely understood fact is Council does not have control over what development is approved, and what is not. Council’s development dilemma is that this misunderstanding has several in our community believe we (Council) are hypocrites. Spruiking one thing,...
by Don Palmer | Aug 23, 2022 | Climate Change
I always endeavour to bring a pragmatic approach to issues I face. Pragmatic climate solutions, I believe, are far more directly beneficial for our local environment than political solutions. A Pragmatic Climate Change Focus has been where my energy has been and will...
by Don Palmer | Aug 19, 2022 | Election
Yes! I will seek re-election in the upcoming council election as one of your two representatives in the City of Unley Clarence Park Ward. Working together, we have achieved much for the City of Unley and (more particularly) the Clarence Park Ward. I have enjoyed...
by Don Palmer | Aug 9, 2022 | Cycling
E-Scooters have had their fair share of bad publicity. So, why continue the e-scooter trial? Because it is the only responsible thing for Council to do. Council debated the question of whether to continue or not with the trial at our last meeting. The debate occurred...
by Don Palmer | Jul 23, 2022 | rates
You may be confused if you have received your 1st quarterly rate notice for 22-23. Confused, because your rates are not what you expected them to be. Why is this? It is because you may be like so many people who simply do not understand how their rates are calculated....
by Don Palmer | Jul 14, 2022 | Climate Change
The Unley Voices for Climate Action is seeking your support to present to the Legislative Council’s inquiry into public and active transport. In particular the effect of a public and active transport on climate change mitigation. They have asked elected members of...
by Don Palmer | Jul 13, 2022 | Trees
Confused by recent media speculation, several ratepayers have asked me to explain what is going on. In other words, they want to know what is Council’s true position on tree canopy and the use of an offset scheme. Some recent media coverage suggests that the tree...
by Don Palmer | Jun 29, 2022 | Climate Change
Council this week unanimously adopted our Climate Change Policy. The policy is one of the first initiatives of our recent Climate & Energy Plan. The Policy reflects the strategic directions of both the Climate and Energy Plan and Waste Management and Resource...
by Don Palmer | May 31, 2022 | South Road, Uncategorized
I wrote a blog back in November titled Black Forest has been saved, Glandore devastated. That may no longer be the case. That is what appears to be the case after an announcement last weekend by our new Minister for Transport, Tom Koutsantonis. It was certainly my...
by Don Palmer | May 30, 2022 | Dogs
A time trial for Page Park Pooches is the cornerstone of a decision taken by Council last week. This is after a well-attended community survey provided us with suggestions for better sharing of the park. You told us about many things regarding the use of Page Park...
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