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PROJECT UPDATES

Council to Consider Draft ABP&B and Proposed Differential Rating Engagement Results

Thank you everyone who participated in our recent consultation on the Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget and Proposed Differential Rating.

Council will consider all feedback received during the consultation period at its meeting scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024, the agenda papers for which may be viewed at this LINK. You are also welcome to attend the meeting in person if you wish to observe the proceedings.

The 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget is due for adoption by Council at its following meeting on Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Playford Road Reserve Upgrade Nears Completion
The shade sails are up and the playing surfaces are going down - the Playford Road Reserve upgrade is well on the way toward its planned completion by September, just in time for Spring.

The new works include a tennis court and multi court, grassed area for ball sports and unstructured play, accessible pathways and BBQ and toilet facilities. Stay tuned for the opening date!

Coffee Chat Date for the Diary

Join Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff at the next Coffee Chat planned for Wednesday 17 July, 11am - 12 noon. Location details will be available shortly.

Random Draw Winners

Congratulations to the three winners of a $100 'Why Leave Campbelltown' gift card - our 'thank you' to participants in the recent consultation on the Draft ABP&B and Proposed Differential Rating.

• Phil (Rostrevor)
• David (Tranmere)
• Luigi (Newton)

We will be in contact with each of you shortly with details of how you can collect your prize.

Thank you for being an active member of the Campbelltown community - the time you take to make a contribution is appreciated.

Kind regards,

The Engagement Team

NEW PROJECTS

Public Meeting Next Thursday 30 May

Join us at next week's Public Meeting on the Draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Proposed Differential Rating. This is scheduled for:

Thursday 30 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm at the Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor (this is an accessible venue).

In addition to the projects and services contained in the ABP&B, Council is considering implementing a differential rating system, aimed at stimulating development and tackling the housing crisis.

Under this arrangement, vacant landowners would pay double the residential rates effective from 1 July 2024 with a rebate proposed for those who make application and have a development application for a dwelling lodged in the Plan SA portal.

Come to the Public Meeting for further information and the opportunity to speak directly with Council staff about what is proposed.

You can let us know if you plan to attend by emailing connect2@campbelltown.sa.gov.au or telephoning 8366 9222.

To find out more, including how to contribute visit connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au.

Consultation closes 9am Monday 3 June.

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

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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

In this newsletter we have details of the first Coffee Chat for the year, the draft Children's Plan and the outcome of two recent engagements

Drop in for a Chat over Coffee

Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM and staff would love to see you at the first Coffee Chat for 2024.

Join us on Monday 18 March, 11am-12pm at the new Daly Coffee Kick now open at the Hectorville Sports & Community Club (31 Fisher Street, Magill).

No agenda - just an informal conversation about your ideas, feedback and suggestions over a coffee.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Draft Children's Plan Consultation Opens Monday 18 March

Help us create a child friendly Campbelltown by providing feedback on the Draft Children's Plan 2024-2026.

The Children's Plan is Council’s commitment to working with children, their families, and organisations to bring all ideas and actions together that support Campbelltown to be a child friendly city.

You can download a copy of the draft Plan and complete a short survey by visiting our consultation page from next Monday 18 March.

All feedback must be received by 4pm Friday 12 April 2024

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Council recently considered the Engagement Outcome Reports on two consultation projects conducted late last year. These were the:

• Draft Ageing Well Plan 2025 which was adopted by Council, and
• 2023 Community Satisfaction Survey the results of which were noted.

You can view both Engagement Outcome Reports on Council's meeting agenda for 5 March 2024.

Thank you everyone who took the time to contribute to these projects.

Updating your Details

Has your personal information changed since you first registered with Connect 2 Campbelltown?

You can update your contact details easily and quickly by logging into your account and making the required changes.

Still not sure? You'll find a detailed guide in response to one of our FAQs HERE.

Further engagement opportunities are on the way - watch this space!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

In this newsletter we highlight last minute opportunities to contribute, provide an update on two recent consultations and congratulate two gift card winners.

CONSULTATIONS CLOSING 4pm, Friday 1 March

Regulatory Policies

You still have time to provide feedback on two of Council's Regulatory Policies, but you will need to be quick!

Minor adjustments have been made to the 'Order Making' and 'Dog Attacks and Harassment' policies so they are clearer, easier to read and linked more closely to the relevant legislation.

Strategic Plan 2028 (Stage 2)

Join workshop participants and our Online Ideas generators to provide your idea for our next Strategic Plan.

There are currently 2 ideas on our website that you might like to support or comment on, or you might like to provide your own idea by participating in this opportunity.

Alternatively, feel free to drop us an email if you would like to suggest a project, program or service change for us to consider when drafting the next Strategic Plan.

Don't delay - both these consultations close tomorrow at 4pm!

COMPLETED PROJECTS

The results of two recent consultation projects will be considered by Council at our next meeting on Tuesday 5 March 2024.

The Community Engagement Outcome Reports on the recent Community Satisfaction Survey and the draft Ageing Well Plan 2025 will be available on the Council agenda from this Friday.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Consultation on Council's draft Children's Plan 2024-2026 will commence on Monday 18 March 2024.

The Children's Plan is Council’s commitment to working with children, their families, and organisations to bring all ideas and actions together that support Campbelltown to be a Child Friendly City.

Further information as well as the opportunity to provide feedback will be available on Connect 2 Campbelltown from this date.

GIFT CARD WINNERS

Council greatly values the contribution of community members to our community engagement program.

Recently we offered Community Satisfaction Survey participants the chance to win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown gift cards and I'm pleased to advise that Sharon (Paradise) and Ann (Athelstone) are the lucky recipients. We will be in contact with both winners shortly!

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our community engagement program. We look forward to hearing from you soon about a project that interests you!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

Stage 2 consultation for Strategic Plan 2028

We would love to see you at one of our upcoming workshops:

• Face to face session – Wednesday 21 February (2pm - 4pm)

• Online session – Tuesday 27 February (5.30pm - 7pm)

Please register if you would like to participate. You will receive a free plant to grow at home as a token of thanks for participating!

If you can't attend, you can use also use the registration form to receive a call back to provide feedback over the phone.

Other ways to get involved:

You can send through an online submission with your ideas and suggestions for the new Plan. Jeannie has provided a suggestion about seating in public areas that you might to comment on, or you could share your own idea to open up discussion with fellow residents and ratepayers.

You are also welcome to provide feedback by sending us a letter or email.

Other Consultations

There are 3 other consultations being promoted on our Connect 2 Campbelltown site:

• Have your say about our Regulatory Policies
• Our neighbouring Council, Port Adelaide Enfield is inviting comment on a proposal to place a telecommunications tower at Lagonda Drive
• Participate in a State Government Review on Local Government & Elections

Cool Spaces Trial

We are also excited to be trialling Cool Spaces for our Community this summer. Between 26 February and 30 March we will be activating our facilities for the Community to escape the summer heat during heatwaves. If you would like to participate, please register on our site.

Next Month

Council recently endorsed a Children's Plan for consultation.

This consultation will be conducted during March, so watch this space for more information!

Kind regards,

Council's Community Engagement Team

In this newsletter, we have some great opportunities for you to participate in as well as two new consultations to provide feedback on.

PROJECT UPDATES

Cool Spaces for Summer Trial

Last year, with the assistance of grant funding from the Federal and State Governments, we undertook a project to identify whether there was demand for cool places where people could go and spend time during the day on hot days, and how these facilities might be provided so that they are effective and well used by the Community.

We are pleased to advise that this project has now moved into a trial phase and you are invited to participate.

Check out the details and register for our Cool Spaces for Summer Trial by visiting Council's website.

The trial is only between 26 February and 30 March 2024, so don't delay!

Playford Road Reserve Construction

CURRENT PROJECTS

Strategic Plan 2028 - Stage 2

• Wednesday 21 February (2pm - 4pm) - Face to Face
• Tuesday 27 February (5.30pm - 7pm) - Online

To participate if you can't attend a session, you can send us an online submission, email or letter, or arrange to do a telephone response.

Find out more by visiting our consultation page.

Regulatory Policies

You may recall the many policy consultation opportunities provided last year?

This month, we provide the last two policies for your feedback:

• Dog Attacks and Harassment Policy
• Order Making Policy

We would appreciate you taking time to review these documents and provide suggested changes.

Visit our webpage to find out more.

Both consultations close at 4pm, Friday 1 March 2024.

COFFEE CHAT

Coffee Chat is back!

Join Mayor Whittaker OAM and Staff at Daly Coffee Kick (Hectorville Sports & Community Club, 31 Fisher St, Magill) for an informal chat about your ideas, feedback and suggestions over a coffee.

Monday 18 March, 11am-12pm.

We look forward to catching up with you somewhere soon!

Foxfield Oval Building Consultation Outcomes

During November/December 2023, Council conducted consultation on Foxfield Oval Hall Building Options. Thank you to everyone that participated in this consultation.

At its meeting tomorrow night (23 January), Council will consider the outcomes of this consultation. The report is available from Council's agenda for the meeting (refer to page 99 onwards).

Upcoming Projects

During February the following projects will be available for your participation:

Strategic Plan - Stage 2

You are invited to register to attend an Information Session and Workshop to help us connect, create and change aspects of our City over the next 4 years.

Further ways to participate will also be promoted.

Regulatory Policies

Council will be seeking your feedback on the following two regulatory policies:

• Dog Attacks and Harassment Policy
• Order Making Policy.

Further details on both of these projects will be available from 1 February 2024.

February is a great opportunity to catch up with a friend over a cuppa or a cool drink and help them to register for Connect 2 Campbelltown.

Enjoy the summer heat, and remember to stay safe on days of extreme heat and check in on older friends, relatives and neighbours on hot days.

We hope you are enjoying a summer break and ready for a fabulous 2024.

COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY - Last Days

We would love to have your feedback on what you think of Council's performance on a range of services and facilities.

What are we doing well? Where is there room for improvement?

Share your views by completing our Community Satisfaction Survey and you will go into the draw to win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown gift cards.

Consultation closes at 4pm, Monday 15 January 2024.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Just prior to Christmas the following projects were reported back to Council at its meeting on 19 December.

The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

Council considered the results of this engagement and decided to investigate grant funding for the installation of an external lift to assist access. The money previously allocated for this purpose in the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget will now be carried forward to the draft 2024/25 Annual Business Plan and Budget. Following feedback from the community, Council also decided to investigate trialling access via the back door to The ARC.

Padova Court / Monaro Crescent Reserve Playground - Stage 2

Council noted the results of this engagement conducted on the Draft Concept Plan for the upgrade of the Padova Court / Monaro Crescent Reserve Playground and approved the Concept Plan as presented for consideration at the time of formulating the draft 2024/2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget. In response to concerns raised by the community, Council staff will investigate noise reduction options for the basketball court and its relocation further from nearby houses.

Further information is available in the Council reports available here.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

The next round of consultation opportunities will shortly be released. Check back in soon to Connect 2 Campbelltown or monitor your emails during January to find out more about these projects:

• Regulatory Policies consultation
• Strategic Plan 2028 - Stage 2 Expression of Interest process.

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2024!

Community Satisfaction Survey closing soon

We’re keen to hear what you think of Council's performance on a range of services and facilities. What are we doing well? Where is there room for improvement? Share your views by completing our Community Satisfaction Survey and you’ll go into the draw to win one of two $100 Why Leave Campbelltown gift cards.

Consultation closes 4pm on Monday 15 January 2024.

Outcome: The ARC - Accessing the Main Entrance

At its meeting on 19 December 2023 Council considered the results of the consultation and decided to investigate grant funding for the installation of an external lift to assist access. The money previously allocated for this purpose in the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget will now be carried forward to the draft 2024/25 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Following feedback from the community Council also decided to investigate trialling access via the back door to The ARC.

You can view the Council report here.

Paradise Recreation Plaza Now Open

The Paradise Recreation Plaza opened on 20 December and is already proving popular with people of all ages for wheel-based activities. You can discover what our newest facility has to offer here. Even better, why not pay a visit?

Thank you for being a part of Council's engagement program - your contribution is appreciated! We look forward to seeking your views on a range of projects in the year ahead.