by Don Palmer | Feb 28, 2023 | Climate Change
Should Council’s focus be on Carbon Zero or Carbon Credits? That was the unanswered question debated by Council last night. Can one be achieved without the other? Cr Jack Gaffey, one of our new Councillors, has hit the ground running, moving several motions on notice...
by Don Palmer | Jan 28, 2023 | Cycling
2023 may well be the year of the Rabbit but here in Adelaide (& Unley) it may well be the year of the E-Scooter. This, with both the State Government and the Opposition focusing on the absence of laws governing their use. Likewise with the Adelaide City...
by Don Palmer | Jan 25, 2023 | Economic Prosperity
I have long advocated for a Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee to oversee improved prosperity for the Unley community. Those of you who know me are aware of my ongoing election pledge of economic prosperity. It was one of four commitments at the last...
by Don Palmer | Jan 24, 2023 | South Road
Like I have encouraged you, I recently visited one of the many current public sessions put on by DIT. As a result, my fears of traffic issues in Black Forest have been allayed. This means Addison Road is safe from the invasion of rat-running traffic. So too is Coulter...
by Don Palmer | Jan 11, 2023 | Trees
As I have indicated in many a blog post including the last one, I have been waiting for Council to implement a pallet of suitable street trees- a street tree species guideline. The selection of suitable trees for our streets was the subject of conversation resulting...
by Don Palmer | Jan 6, 2023 | Trees
Queensland Box concerns have been one of the perennials that City of Unley Rate Payers express. Since the recent local government election, I have seen these Queensland Box concerns growing in at least the Clarence Park Ward. Many ratepayers have expressed concerns...
by Don Palmer | Dec 22, 2022 | South Road
The latest North-South Corridor reference design is open for public review. The Department of Infrastructure (DIT) is keen to hear from us/you. The Government (through DIT) have announced their much-awaited new reference design for the north-south corridor....
by Don Palmer | Dec 15, 2022 | Climate Change
With a 9 to 2 vote, the new Unley Council’s climate credentials have been stamped in just its second meeting. This is by way of a motion on notice bought by new member Cr Jack Gaffey. The motion on notice seconded by me focused on our tree canopy rate offset policy....
by Don Palmer | Dec 7, 2022 | Trees
One of my election promises was to continue to pursue improvements to the new Planning & Design Code. You have an opportunity to help me do this. The Planning & Design Code, created initially by then State Labor Planning Minister John Rau and adopted by the...
by Don Palmer | Dec 7, 2022 | Election
I observed during the recent election campaign what the other elected members are promising. While there are and must be differences and there is evidence of this, I was warmed by the similarities. Most (but not all) promoted a need for financial responsibility....
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...
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