Connect 2 Campbelltown Newsletter - Last day to provide feedback on Children's Policy, Policy Review (batch 2) and By-Law Review 2023

There is only a little more time to provide feedback on this month's consultations. The following consultations close tomorrow for general public response.

Children's Policy

This new policy confirms Council's commitment as a Child Friendly City. It is a unique policy that was written in partnership with children and schools.

Do we have it right?

Please let us know what you think so we can make this policy relevant for young children in the Council area.

Participants go in the draw to win a $25 Ovo Gelato voucher!

Check out the Policy here.

General feedback opportunity: Consultation closes at 4pm, Friday 28 April 2023.

School Student feedback opportunity: Consultation closes at 4pm, Friday 19 May 2023.

Policy Review (Batch 2)

You are invited to provide feedback on the following policies currently under review:

Ageing Well Policy
Arts and Cultural Development Policyhttps://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/
Budget Preparation Policy
Budget Review Policy
Climate Solutions Policy
Disability Access and Inclusion Policy
Footpath Development and Maintenance Policy
Heritage Management Policy
Parking Policy
Privacy Policy
Procurement Policy
Public Consultation Policy
Street and Place Naming Policy
Street Numbering Policy
Volunteers Policy
Youth Policy

Further policies will be presented to the Community for feedback in coming months.

By-law Review 2023

The following Council By-Laws expire on 31 December 2023.

By-Law No 1 – Permits & Penalties
Provides a permit system for the Council’s by-law suite.
By-Law No 2 – Moveable Signs
Sets standards for moveable signs on roads, including conditions and placement of signs, to protect public safety and protect/enhance amenity of the area.
By-Law No 3 – Roads
For the management of public roads.
By-Law No 4 – Local Government Land
For the management and regulation of Council land including prohibition and regulation of particular activities.
By-Law No 5 – Dogs
For the management and control of dogs within the Council area.

Council has endorsed revised By-Laws for public consultation. As required by legislation, the Dog and Cat Management Board has reviewed proposed By-Law No 5 – Dogs and endorsed the document.

We now invite your feedback on the proposed documents.

Upcoming Projects - Save the Date

Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget

Council will consider endorsing the Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget for public consultation at its meeting next week.

The consultation is scheduled to commence on Thursday 4 May and we encourage you to check into connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au after midday on Thursday to find out how you can get involved and provide feedback.

Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat is on Wednesday 24 May (at 10.30am - 11.30am) at Café Settebello, 84 Newton Rd, Campbelltown.

Come along and chat to the Mayor and Staff about your ideas, suggestions or concerns over a cuppa. There will also be an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan.

Consultation Outcome

Following consultation with the Community, Council recently adopted a revised Community Land Management Plan.

Thank you to those participants that responded to the consultation.

Finally, we wish to advise that our principal Community Engagement Officer, Alyssa has departed Council for a career change. We thank Alyssa for her tireless efforts, supporting the Community and working on 25 consultations during the 18 months she worked for us.

Thank you for staying connected to Campbelltown.