Strategic Plan 2028 Survey– Share Your Ideas!

This week, if you are a ratepayer, you will receive a survey for Strategic Plan 2028 in your Snippet (provided with your Rates Notice). For residents and other interested persons, please consider the opportunity below, or collect a survey from Council’s Office, Campbelltown Library or The ARC Campbelltown.

Help set the future direction for our city by completing a Strategic Plan survey (electronically or in hard copy) or send us an email or letter to share your thoughts about:

• what you like most about living, working or studying in our city
• your ideas for something new that you would like Council to do,
• whether there is anything you would like us to do differently.

There is also an opportunity to tell us what you think of Council's vision 'A safe, sustainable, vibrant Community' and mission 'The Community is the centre of everything we do'.

This information will be used for further discussion with the community and to inform drafting of the Plan later in the year.

By participating in the consultation, you could win a $50 Why Leave Campbelltown voucher.

Consultation Closes: 4pm, Friday 1 September 2023

Independent Member Vacancy - Economic Development Advisory Committee

We are also seeking applicants for a Business Person representative position on Council's Economic Development Advisory Committee (appointment will be until November 2025).

To find out more and apply, please visit the webpage.

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 20 August 2023

yourSAy consultation - SA Youth Action Plan

Have you ever considered participating in an SA Government consultation?

This survey provides you with an opportunity to have your say about key issues affecting young people in South Australia until 6 August 2023. However there are a range of opportunities available throughout the year that you may be interested in. To find out more visit yourSAy.

Lochiel Park Water Tank Mural Progress

We recently ran a survey inviting people to vote on mural designs.

As you will see from the image below, the installation is progressing beautifully. Be sure to take a walk in the crisp winter air soon to check out the work in progress or view the mural when it is finished.

Coming Soon!

Are you curious about what other consultations we have for you this year?

Council's community engagement program continues to be busy and we will be providing a number of new opportunities over the next few months for both targeted and broad audience response as follows:

• Community Battery installation at Tuku Wirra (formerly King George and Church Reserves)
• Lochiel Park Master Plan - Stage 1
• ARC Campbelltown Lift proposal
• Community Satisfaction Survey

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Annual Business Plan & Budget consultation. Your feedback helped to inform Council regarding Community perceptions of the proposals presented and resulted in the following (subject to final adoption of the Plan & Budget on 4 July):

• The general rate increase being reduced from 8.90% to 7.90%
• The ARC external lift project being referred for further consultation with ARC Users

I hope these results encourage you to continue participating in consultation opportunities as they arise.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Independent Committee Member vacancy - Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee

Council is currently seeking applicants for a voluntary (unpaid) Community Representative position on its Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee.

More information about the Committee and its work is available from our website.

To find out more about the application process or apply visit https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/independent-committee-member-vacancy

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 9 July 2023

Cool Refuge Project - Let's Beat the Heat

Community members are providing their views about whether Council should have a 'Cool Refuge' in the local area for residents to attend on days of extreme heat or during heat waves. Why not join them and tell us your perspective on this matter - you could win one of two ARC Prize Packs valued at $50 each by participating: https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/cool-refuge-project

Closes 4pm, Monday 10 July 2023

Policy Review

Have you ever thought about participating in Council's Policy Review consultation?

We would welcome your thoughts about the following policies currently available for Community feedback:

• Asset Management
• Business Continuity
• Elected Members' Training and Development
• Election Caretaker
• Multicultural
• Outdoor Dining
• Public and Environmental Health
• Public Interest Disclosure
• Records Management
• Risk Management
• The ARC Campbelltown
• Waste Management.

Jump to our survey and tell us your views and suggested changes.

Closes 4pm, Monday 10 July 2023

YourSAy Consultation - SA Youth Action Plan

Are you registered to participate in SA Government consultation opportunities?

The Government is current consulting on key issues affecting young people in South Australia. Everyone is encouraged to have their say as your views will help inform the development of a new Youth Action Plan for South Australia.

To find out more visit https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/yoursay-sa-gov-au-youth-action-plan-2023-2026

COFFEE CHAT - 4 July 2023

Our next Coffee Chat is at Fine Food Cucina, 5 Meredith St, Newton on Tuesday 4 July (11am-12 noon). Come along and chat to Mayor Whittaker and Staff in an informal setting that issues that matter to you.

Can't make this date? Save the date for one of the following sessions later in the year:

14 September (2pm) - Bar Mercato, 625/627 Lower North East Rd, Campbelltown

17 November (10am) - St Georges Cafe, 9-10/272 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor

We hope to see you soon at one of these opportunities.

Thanks for reading our newsletter and continuing your interest in community engagement for our city. People like you help to make our city great!

Stay safe and warm this winter.

We are currently seeking your views for our Cool Refuge Project. By completing our survey you could win one of two $50 prize packs for The ARC Campbelltown.

Providing your feedback on this quick survey will help us to determine if there is demand for Council to establish one or more cool places for residents to go and spend time during the day on hot days, and, if there is a demand, how these facilities might be provided so that they are effective and well used by the Community.

Council gratefully acknowledges that this project is funded by the Federal Government (Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program) and South Australian Government.

We are also taking feedback on the third batch of policies for our Policy Review and encourage you to provide your thoughts on asset management, waste services, The ARC Campbelltown and more! There are 12 policies to consider and we encourage you to provide feedback on any of the topics up for discussion.

Both consultations close at 4pm on Monday 10 July 2023.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Policy Reviews batch 1 and 2

We recently reported back to Council in respect to policies considered for batch 1 and 2 policy reviews. At its meeting on 16 May 2023, Council considered the feedback received from the small but dedicated group of respondents. Changes were made to a number of policies, demonstrating the valuable input that the Community can have to influence Council policy.

You can read the Council report in the Agenda for 16 May 2023 (Item 11.3).

To check out the revised policies, visit the Policies & Codes page on Council's website and look for policies dated 16 May 2023.

By-Laws Review 2023

Council also considered the outcomes of the By-Laws Review consultation at its 16 May meeting (Item 11.1). Council received the small amount of feedback received and agreed in principle to proceed with making the following By-Laws:

• By-Law No 1 Permits and Penalties

• By-Law No 2 Moveable Signs

• By-Law No 3 Roads

• By-Law No 4 Local Government Land, and

• By-Law No 5 Dogs

Council will consider a further report (Item 11.2) at its meeting tomorrow night (20 June) in respect to formally making the by-laws. If Council supports making the by-laws after receiving specific reports from its solicitor confirming the validity of the by-laws and how they potentially impact National Competition Policy, they will be gazetted and then come into effect 4 months after the gazettal date.

Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan & Budget

Council will also receive feedback (Item 11.1) from the consultation recently conducted regarding Council's proposed Annual Business Plan & Budget at its meeting tomorrow. Several changes have been proposed as a result of the extensive feedback received and Council is grateful to the 68 people who participated in this lengthy consultation survey.

Our two prize winners for this consultation were:

• Con (Athelstone)

• Kym (Athelstone)

$100 supermarket vouchers will be provided to you shortly.

COFFEE CHAT - 4 JULY

Do you have something to discuss with Mayor Jill Whittaker and Staff in an informal setting? Come along to our next Coffee Chat:

Venue: Fine Foods Cucina

Date: Tuesday 4 July 2023

Time: 11am - 12 noon

Enquiries: Lyn Barton 8366 9222 or lbarton@campbelltown.sa.gov.au

Thank you for your ongoing interest in Council's community engagement program. With your help, we have consulted on 20 projects, programs and services; your contribution to your city is greatly appreciated.

There are some exciting projects coming up in 2023/2024, so please ensure you spread the word to friends, family and colleagues to get involved by joining other Community members at https://connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/register

Stay safe and warm!

We hope you are staying warm as the seasons change and the days get shorter.

Consultation outcomes

At its meeting tomorrow night, Council will receive the outcome of the following consultations conducted recently:

• Annual Policy Review (Batches 1 and 2) - consultation conducted during March and April
• By-Laws Review 2023 - consultation conducted during April.

The reports for all 3 consultations are available from the 16 May agenda on the Council meetings web page, and we thank everyone that took the time to read about the consultation opportunities, review documents and/or participate in the consultations.

Annual Business Plan & Budget Consultation opportunity

Responses are being received for the Annual Business Plan and Budget consultation.

Don't forget to make your voice heard by responding to this consultation that is open until 4pm, Friday 26 May.

Head to our consultation page to learn more about what is planned and find out how to get involved!

Registration Milestone

Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest and registered to be part of our online community engagement platform.

On 12 May we reached 1500 registered participants - Kelly from Athelstone you are our 1500th registrant - a prize pack will come your way shortly!

More consultations will commence in June, so if you know someone interested in our city's community engagement program, please encourage them to get involved and register.

This month we are consulting on the Annual Business Plan.

This is your chance to check out what is planned for next year's budget and learn more about the proposed projects and services. You can then provide feedback on individual proposals, as well as the Council's financial allocation for services and the proposed rate increase.

Come along to one of our sessions on 24 May to talk with Staff and provide feedback, or settle down with a cuppa at a time that suits you and fill out the survey through Connect 2 Campbelltown to go in the draw to win one of two $100 vouchers for a local supermarket.

Consultation closes 4pm, Friday 26 May 2023.

Water Tank Mural Lochiel Park

Thank you everyone who took the time to vote on mural designs for the water tank at Lochiel Park. Over 300 people took the time to look at the beautiful designs proposed by local artists Tali De Lacy, Leon Ferrante, Ann Marie Morrissey, Beiha-Malen Yanez and Grant Fleming.

Council thanks each of the artists for their participation on the working party and for contributing a range of designs for the Community to vote for in our recent engagement opportunity.

The top three designs were sent to SA Water for final approval and decision and I am pleased to advised that 'Wetlands' by local artist Graham Fleming has been selected. Mr Fleming will now lead a team of artists to install the mural over the next few months so keep an eye out for the artwork coming together on the tank soon.

‘Wetlands’ by local artist Grant Fleming.

Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat is at Cafe Settebello on Wednesday 24 May, 10.30am - 11.30am.

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.

Campbelltown Art Show & Sale

The Art Show is currently on and has a great variety of works for you to view and enjoy. Check out paintings, pottery, porcelain, photography and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' Art from talented local artists and make sure you grab a raffle ticket or two while you're there!

Thank you for being part of our Connect 2 Campbelltown Community! We have almost 1500 people registered on the platform and regular participants in our consultation program, so be sure to invite your friends and family to register so that their views are heard for our current and future programs.

Stay safe and warm as the first cold snap this winter passes through our area.

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.

We hope this sees you well in the lead up to Easter. Today we launch three important consultations and invite your feedback.

Children's Policy

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

Do we have it right? We are particularly encouraging the little people in our Community to let us know. Participants will go in the draw to win a $25 Ovo Gelato voucher! Have a look here.

Policy Review (Batch 2)

Council is in the process of reviewing all of its policies in the first year of the new Council's term.
The Community are invited to provide feedback on the following reviewed policies:

• Ageing Well Policy
• Arts and Cultural Development Policy
• 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

To find out more about any of these policies, and to provide your feedback, visit here. Further policies will be presented to the Community 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.

Council now invites you to provide feedback on the proposed documents.

Final Call - Join our Cool Refuge Community Working Group

There is less than two weeks left to register your interest in this innovative project! Experts warn that in the next ten years we will experience a day of 50 degrees Celsius. How will our most vulnerable in the Community beat the heat? And what role can and should Council play to provide cool places to seek refuge?

Help us understand the Community's need by joining our working group. Express your interest here.

Save the Date - Coffee Chat

Our next Coffee Chat is at 10.30am - 11.30am on Wednesday 24 May at 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.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you for staying connected to Campbelltown. Drive and stay safe this coming weekend.

The following consultation opportunities close next Thursday. If these projects interest you, don't forget to provide your feedback!

Monaro Crescent/ Padova Court Reserve Playground Concept Design

The Concept Plan has been designed based on Community suggestions gathered in 2020 and 2021 and also complements the shopping centre precinct which is soon to be redeveloped. It includes a half-court basketball court, upgraded playground elements, new plantings, new signage and a walkway to connect with the Newton Plaza shopping centre. Fill out the feedback form here.

Apply to Join our Cool Refuge Community Working Group

Whilst this past summer has been relatively mild, we all know how debilitating Adelaide heat waves can be. We are seeking interested community members from all walks of life to join Council's new Cool Refuge Working Group. Help us understand the Community's need for cool places to spend time and seek respite during extreme heat. Express your interest here.

Policy Review (Batch 1)

The Community are invited to provide feedback on the following reviewed policies:

• Accredited Professionals
• Appointments on Committees, CAP and External Bodies
• Children and Vulnerable Persons' Safety
• Code Of Practice For Access to Meetings and Documents
• Community Cemeteries
• Debt Collection
• Depreciation
• Internal Control
• Memorials on Council Land
• Register of Interests.

To find out more about any of these policies, and to provide your feedback, visit here.

State Government Consultations

The State Government is currently consulting on a range of projects which may interest you:

• Disability Inclusion (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill 2022
• Experiences with the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Office for Public Integrity ands Ombudsman SA
• Proposed changes to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA)
• Purpose of public education in SA
• Inquiry into retail energy prices
• Review of the Animal Welfare Act
• State of the Environment Act
• and more.

Visit the Your Say Website for more information.

This week we have a number of new community engagement opportunities open. We would love to hear from you!

Monaro Crescent/ Padova Court Reserve Playground Concept Design

The Concept Plan has been designed based on Community suggestions gathered in 2020 and 2021 and also complements the shopping centre precinct which is soon to be redeveloped. It includes a half-court basketball court, upgraded playground elements, new plantings, new signage and a walkway to connect with the Newton Plaza shopping centre. It also includes a rock retaining wall around the playground, which will double as seating and incorporate climbing elements.

Come along to our Drop In and Play session Tuesday 23 March from 3.30-5.30pm, or provide your feedback online to win a prize pack valued at $30.

More information is available here.

Cool Refuge Project Community Working Group

Council has commenced an exciting new project in our Climate Solutions journey thanks to being awarded a grant from SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission. The Cool Refuge project will seek to understand the Community's need for cool places to spend time and seek respite during extreme heat.

This co-design project is seeking Community members to join a working group. Express your interest here.

Policy Review (Batch 1)

Council’s Policy and Procedure Framework requires that policies are reviewed annually, and that Council consider all policies during the first annual policy review of the Council term.

The Community are invited to provide feedback on policies as they are reviewed and the first batch of policies includes:

• Accredited Professionals
• Appointments on Committees, CAP and External Bodies
• Children and Vulnerable Persons' Safety
• Code Of Practice For Access to Meetings and Documents
• Community Cemeteries
• Debt Collection
• Depreciation
• Internal Control
• Memorials on Council Land
• Register of Interests.

To find out more about any of these policies, and to provide your feedback, visit here.

Chat with us at Athelstone

Our first Coffee Chat for 2023 will be at Indigo Espresso Cafe on Monday 20 March. Come along and chat to us in an informal setting with other Community members.

Do you have something you would like to discuss directly with Mayor Whittaker and Staff regarding your street, neighbourhood or the Council area? Do you have ideas about how to make our area safer, sustainable and vibrant?

There is no need to RSVP, just turn up between 11am and 12 noon to discuss your topic or listen to the conversation.

We hope to see you there!

Grant Funding Available for the Sturt Electorate

The Stronger Communities Program (Round 8) is now open and Expressions of Interest from local community groups within the electorate of Sturt are invited.

The program encourages and supports participation in local projects, improves local Community participation and contributes to vibrant and viable Communities.

For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. The minimum grant amount is $2,500 and the maximum is $20,000.

Examples of projects which may be funded under the program include:

• fit-out of community centres, including kitchen upgrades and equipment
• purchasing operating equipment such as computers, TVs, furniture and fittings
• sporting facility upgrades including new scoreboards, BBQ facilities, seating, new turf, fit-out of change rooms, canteen upgrades, lighting installation, upgrade of water systems and gymnasiums
• purchasing first aid equipment

Find out more here.

Update: Performing Arts Centre

During December 2021 and January 2022, Council asked the Community what it thought about a proposal to build a PAC (Performing Arts Centre) at the new Morialta Secondary College site. The consultation revealed:

• 85% of Respondents supported the establishment of a PAC in the Council area
• 81% supported the proposed partnership with the Department for Education

During 2022, Council engaged consultants who undertook concept design and scoping work.

This work resulted in a revised cost estimate of $30 million (from the original $24 million estimate) and increased operating costs to $400,000 (from the original estimate of $200,000). On 5 September 2022, Council endorsed the Draft Concept Design for Community consultation.

Immediately following this was Council Election Caretaker Period which precludes community consultation from occurring, followed by Christmas.

At its 17 January 2023 meeting, Council resolved that the Performing Arts Centre be dependent upon Council obtaining grants equivalent to 50% of the capital cost.

Following this, at its 7 February 2023 meeting, Council moved to cease all work on a proposed Performing Arts Centre on the Morialta Secondary College site, and to explore the development of a new Community Hub (to include but not limited to a new Council Administration Centre and Performing Arts Centre) at the current location of the Council Office at Rostrevor. Revenue generating options and co-working spaces will also be explored. To do this work Council will consider allocating $300,000 in the draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget to prepare Concept Plans and cost estimates, and advise the Department for Education (and other Government stakeholders) that Council is no longer pursuing the establishment of a Performing Arts Centre on the site of the Morialta Secondary College and thank them for their efforts to date.

Neighbour Day Celebration

Join us for our 2023 Neighbour Day BBQ!

Saturday 18 March, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Gurners Reserve, Leabrook Drive, Rostrevor

Neighbour Day promotes social connection for everyone to make and maintain respectful relationships.

The theme for this year is “Create Belonging” and making everyone feel welcome. Enjoy a free BBQ, live music and the official launch of the Campbelltown Harmony Quilt.

This event provides a great opportunity to meet other people from your neighbourhood, and learn about local groups and activities in the Council area.

For more information please contact Sophie on 8366 9303.

Thank you for staying connected to our consultation platform and we hope you enjoy participating in one of the consultations available this month or other upcoming opportunities!