Another Development Dilemma. Hotels seeking to extend hours of use.
We have experienced yet another development dilemma prompted by the recent changes in planning laws. I say yet another, following on from my recent posts, including the questions I have raised around demolition. Several residents have contacted local Elected Members...Representation Review is “Finally” Complete
I say the Representation Review is “Finally” Complete because we thought we might be way back in April. As I indicated in my blog post of April 1, we must review the representation of our Council. The Local Government Act forces us every 8 years to do this. This is a...Stormwater management remains the Elephant in the Room
As Council progresses several initiatives in the near future, stormwater management remains the Elephant in the Room. As we have steadily upgraded facilities during my time on Council. While we have been seeking to resolve the loss of tree canopy in our area. Likewise...Demolition does not require approval anymore.
Without knowing demolition does not require approval anymore, we figured we won the war earlier this year. The war against an inappropriate change in zoning in Black Forest and Clarence Park (west). We did, but little did we realise that hidden away in the detail,...Where to go if Council can’t help you.
Where do you go if Council can’t help you? Two days ago I provided a list of things that might cause you concern about developments next door. Yesterday I followed this up with an explanation of where you can obtain assistance from Council. Accordingly, today I...Council can help you with the following development concerns.
Council can help you, as I indicated in my last blog post with certain issues that might occur on a development site next door to you. What are the matters that Council is responsible for? Any matters listed below that are the responsibility of the Council should be...Where to go for help with concerns with the development next door to you?
Have you ever wondered where do you go for help with concerns with the development next door to you? Is it Council? Is it someone else? Recent multiple events on a construction site in Black Forest have caused neighbours much anxiety. Unsure to whom to seek...The South Road Corridor T2D Reference Design is getting close.
Notwithstanding my last blog post, the South Road Corridor T2D reference design is getting close. This is just the start, however. .. In this blog post, I hope to give readers some idea of where the project is and the timing of the various stages. This hopefully, will...The natives are restless. They need to know what is happening.
The natives are restless. That is the simple message I prompted the DIT North-South Corridor project team with last evening. They (the natives….sorry …. residents) need to know what is happening. . Let me repeat a recent observation of mine. Unlike the...Winning the War does not mean being happy with the result.
Residents in Clarence Park Ward are witnessing that winning the war does not mean being happy with the result. I speak specifically of the recent Planning & Design Code victory. Make no mistake, we won the recent Planning & Design Code war. There is no doubt...Tree Canopy Can Increase. Thanks to LiDAR surveying we know it is.
Unley’s tree strategy is working. We have demonstrated that tree canopy can increase. Likewise, (and leading the way) that the loss of tree canopy can be reversed. Council was briefed this week on the change in canopy cover over the last three years. The result is a...Unley Oval Stage II is a goer.
After a lengthy but persistent search for outside government funding, Unley Oval Stage II is a goer. Council has been seeking additional funding for quite some time now. The value of the project is $ 4.5m, with funding of $ 2.53m secured. This includes Federal Grant...Time to stop hedging our bets. Unley’s hedges an Achilles heel.
The hedges of Unley are one of those assets that make us who we are. A green city. They are a delightful part of our landscape. As is often the case though, this strength is also an Achilles heel. We, unfortunately, have a problem with our hedges. The hedges forming...Climate & Energy Plan Passed in a Marathon Effort
After a delay of two months, the City of Unley Climate & Energy Plan passed in a marathon effort. The delay you may remember was to examine the role carbon credit offsets pay. With members briefed about the role that carbon credits play in any Carbon Neutral...Clarence Park Rail Station is an election winner, something I rejoice.
With great pride, I can announce Clarence Park Rail Station is an election winner. A public meeting organised today has prompted positive news from both the State Government and the Opposition. Safety concerns at the Clarence Park Rail Station prompted me to...Climate & Energy Plan will be reconsidered at our next full Council Meeting.
After consideration of the plan was delayed in our June meeting, Council’s Climate & Energy Plan will be reconsidered next week. The delay, allowing members to better understand carbon offset credits. Not being present at the June meeting due to a need for Covid...The City of Unley is recognised as a leader in Climate Change Adaption.
The City of Unley has been recognised as a leader in Climate change. Notably, climate change adaptation governance was the focus. In March 2021, the City of Unley participated in an external audit of its corporate governance from a climate risk perspective. The...What do businesses want from Council? Please help us find out.
Addressing another of my election commitments back in 2018, Council is progressing with our new Economic Development Growth Strategy. Kick-starting the strategy we aim to find out what businesses do want from Council? One of the first steps identified in the...Is the North South Corridor Reference Design getting close?
I asked in my last blog post, is the North-South Corridor Reference Design getting close. Before the Reference Design is considered complete, I believe there remain many issues that still need to be addressed. I struggle to see these issues being resolved by the end...
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