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 | Feb 4, 2022 | Climate Change
After moving a motion of climate significance at our January Council meeting, I find myself asking how serious about climate change is the City of Unley? The current Council has been focused heavily on how to keep and/or improve our tree canopy cover. To lift our tree...
by Don Palmer | Apr 30, 2020 | Budget
What are the ways of helping our Businesses during Covid-19. The great news is our community has recognised how businesses can be impacted by economic downturns, just as workers. As a former small business operator myself, I have been heartened by the concern...
by Don Palmer | Jun 25, 2019 | rates
Budget lifted 0.15% to cover the Waste to Landfill Levy was the decision last night by Council. A unanimous decision made after much reasoned and considered debate last night. Deputy Mayor Peter Hughes presented Council with an alternative budget position at our...
by Don Palmer | Jun 17, 2019 | rates
The City of Unley will approve their 2019-20 budget at this month’s formal Council meeting. I expect us to approve a rate rise of 2.1% at this meeting. A 2.9% increase would have applied under the Government’s proposed rate capping. This demonstrates, with many...
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