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...North-South Corridor Reference Design is getting close, or is it?
The Government expects to have the North-South Corridor Reference Design ready for public notification by the end of the year. Ever since joining their southern reference group earlier this year, this has been their consistent message. They repeated the message again...A Significant Opportunity to Protect Significant trees
We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A Significant Opportunity to Protect Significant trees. You can nominate potential NEW trees for the Significant Tree List. Any tree meeting the Regulated or Significant Trees criteria is automatically protected under...Public Rally mooted for Clarence Park Rail Station
A Public rally seems the most logical next step as part of the campaign to make Clarence Park Rail Station a safe station. Readers of the current edition of the hand-delivered Clarence Park Newsletter will be aware that Jennie and I plan a public rally for...State Government Development Regulations favour development over trees.
Neighbours of 11 Addison Road are distraught. They have witnessed first-hand how the State Government Development Regulations favour development over trees. The owner of 11 Addison Road applied for development approval some time ago now to convert his single...Leaders in Waste Management and Resource Recovery to Lift the Bar.
As leaders in waste management and resource recovery, the City of Unley, is looking to lift the bar. With your help, we can do even better than we are now. We, both Council and our community, can be proud of the leadership we have shown the rest of the State in waste...Clever Climate Action Plan out for Public Consultation
In a blog post back in December I wrote it is time to create a clever climate action plan. A plan to better track, manage and reduce Council’s operational carbon and energy footprint. The plan I refer to is one that we budgeted for this time last year. A plan to...How much local government representation is too much?
How much local government representation is too much? That is the question that both you and your elected members are currently being forced to consider? Council is now in the final phase of a local government representation review. A review required every 8 years...What is the Culture of Unley? Tell us what you believe it is.
Council believes it has determined the culture of Unley. This, after consulting through three phases over the last 18 months. The Unley community is a diverse community. As diverse as any in Australia. In drafting the Cultural Plan, we consulted with over 200 people....Are you interested in your neighbourhoods economic prosperity?
Council’s focus for economic prosperity, for some time now, has been focused on our 4 main street associations. Goodwood Road, King William Road, Unley Road and Fullarton Road South. But, is this focus too narrow. They are, let’s face it, the face of our economic...Renewal SA Planning to redevelop the Forestville Le Cornu site
The news we have all been waiting for. Renewal SA is planning to redevelop the Forestville Le Cornu site. And they want to hear from you. They have issued a threefold public announcement today. Firstly, Renewal SA confirmed their belief that the Forestville Le Cornu...
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