Connect 2 Campbelltown Newsletter – Consultation opens on Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Proposed Differential Rating
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COFFEE CHAT @ THE ARC CAMPBELLTOWN
Join Mayor Whittaker and Staff this Thursday 9 May, 1pm-2pm for coffee and conversation at The ARC Café located at 531 Lower North East Rd, Campbelltown.
Please note new time - this Coffee Chat was previously advertised as 2pm-3pm.
This is your opportunity to raise issues, ask questions or give feedback on any Council activities.
No agenda and no need to register - just come along.
NEW PROJECTS
Feedback is sought on Council's Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Proposed Differential Rating from Thursday 9 May (information will be available by late morning) until 9am, Monday 3 June 2024.
The draft ABP&B has been developed to help deliver outcomes set out in our Strategic Plan, while continuing our commitment for a safe, sustainable and vibrant community.
in addition to proposing to implement a range of exciting projects to further enhance the liveability of our area and stimulate our local economy, the ABP&B proposes the introduction of differential rating for vacant land holders from 1 July 2024.
Visit connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au to find out how you can contribute as well as details about:
- an Online Information Session regarding the proposed Differential Rating (Tuesday 21 May, 12pm-1pm); and
- a Public Meeting for the draft ABP&B and Differential Rating (Thursday 30 May, 6.30pm-7.30pm).
Solar & Battery Bulk Buy for Homes launching June 2024
Council, in collaboration with ShineHub, is excited to announce that the Campbelltown City Council Community Renewables Program is launching in June 2024.
Through the program, City of Campbelltown residents will be able to access exclusive bulk buy discounts on solar panels, batteries and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) solutions.
Helping and supporting our Community is important to Council. We know people are doing it tough with increased costs of living, and electricity prices play a big part in that.
We are excited to partner with ShineHub, a leading installer of solar and battery solutions in South Australia, to help our Community to choose renewable energy, save money and power our City in a more sustainable way. ShineHub were selected as the exclusive program provider through a rigorous process that included expert advice and recommendations from other South Australian Councils.
Visit www.shinehub.com.au/campbelltown to learn more about how to unlock savings and to register your interest.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
At its meeting on 16 April 2024, Council received the community engagement outcomes for several projects conducted recently.
Summary information is provided below. To find out more, you can read the agenda or minutes from the meeting, available from Council's website.
Strategic Plan Stage 2 Consultation
Council received feedback on the Stage 2 Community consultation with the Community, as well as further ideas and suggestions from Elected Members on some of the ideas suggested. A small but dedicated group of participants attended workshops and provided submissions during this consultation to provide further guidance about Community needs in relation to the next iteration of the Strategic Plan.
The information received will now be used for the drafting of the Strategic Plan, with consultation on the draft intended to occur during July 2024.
Draft Master Plan for Lochiel Park Recreation Areas
Council thanks everyone that participated in the Lochiel Park master planning process.
Following receipt of the community engagement outcomes for this project and a closed consultation regarding potential expansion of Four Paws Dog Park (consultation conducted with adjacent neighbours), Council requested a CEO briefing on the information before making decisions on these matters.
Alternative Entry Access to The ARC Campbelltown
You may recall that Council ran consultation prior to Christmas on improving access to The ARC Campbelltown.
At its meeting in April, Council received a follow up report on a proposal to trial use of the back door entrance for people with mobility issues. Council supported the trial proceeding; users at The ARC can find out more from ARC staff about this program.
Regulatory Policies
Council received consultation outcomes in relation to two policies and adopted proposed changes to the policies:
- Dog Attacks and Harassment Policy
- Order Making Policy
Thank you for your ongoing support of Council's community engagement program. We greatly appreciate your participation in helping us to provide the best facilities, projects and services possible for our Community.
Kind regards,
Council's Community Engagement Team
