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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!

Consultation Now Open - Revised Community Land Management Plan

Today we have launched the Community Consultation for the revised Community Land Management Plan.

The Plan has been updated to ensure that it reflects Council decisions made in the past few years. In particular a number of property acquisitions and sales have occurred since the last review and therefore the Plan and corresponding Register need updating to reflect this.

In preparing the revised Community Land Management Plan, the key focus is in ensuring that the Plan continues to remain compliant with its legislative obligations.

Full details of the proposed changes are shown using tracking in the Revised Plan.

You can provide your feedback here.

Consultation closes: 4pm Tuesday 28 February 2023

Campbelltown Moonlight Markets - Tomorrow Night!

Free. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Thorndon Park.

Join us to enjoy the new Thorndon Park Super Playground in a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere! Each market features artisan craft and fashion stalls and showcases the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail Vendors as well as many others.

For more information head here.

Open to Ages 12-17 years. 5:45pm - 7:45pm on Friday evenings during the school term at the Campbelltown Library.

Meet other young people and play some games at the Library. We have a huge selection of games including Exploding Kittens, Uno, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Coup, King of Tokyo and more, as well as a Nintendo Switch, Xbox and movies.
Drop-in on Fridays. Email youth@campbelltown.sa.gov.au to register interest or for more information.

Thank you for being part of our valued Connect 2 Campbelltown Community.

Happy New Year! We are off and racing in 2023! Plans for 2023 are well underway and we look forward to connecting with our Community across a range of projects and opportunities.

As engaged members of our Community, we thought you might be interested in the following advisory committee vacancies. Our advisory committees are an important part of our governance structure and advise and advocate to staff and elected members on a range of important matters.

Reconciliation Advisory Committee

Council is seeking a First Nations representative and a non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Member to join the Committee. The Committee meets quarterly on Tuesdays from 6-8pm. The Committee considers and provides advice to Council about all aspects of Reconciliation. You can view the Committee Terms of Reference from page 2 here.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the form here by Friday 3 February.

Youth Advisory Committee

Are you aged 12-25 and passionate about making Campbelltown a great place for young people to live, work, study and play? The Campbelltown Youth Advisory Committee might just be the place for you! Join other like-minded young people to discuss youth issues and make recommendations for positive change in the Council area. YAC Members meet on the first Monday of the month, every second month, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm .

Please complete the form here by Sunday 29th January.

For more information about youth activities and events visit the Campbelltown Youth page.

If you have any questions about these committees, please direct them to Tracy Johnstone, Manager Community and Social Development on 8366 9214.

Coming Soon - Revised Community Land Management Plan

We will soon be inviting you to provide feedback on the Revised Community Land Management Plan.

The Plan has been updated to ensure that it reflects Council decisions made in the past few years. In particular a number of property acquisitions and sales have occurred since the last review and therefore the Plan and corresponding Register need updating to reflect this. In preparing the revised Community Land Management Plan, the key focus is in ensuring that the Plan continues to remain compliant with its legislative obligations. Watch this space!

Australia Day Event on the Council Lawns

Tomorrow Council will be holding a public free event on the front Council Lawns from 11 am to 1 pm. This will include a free BBQ, free Gelati, free coffee/iced coffee and free entertainment for the children. Come along and enjoy the day with your family!

Welcome to the Team!

Cathy Aktanarowicz recently joined the Community Engagement Team at Campbelltown. Cathy has significant experience in community engagement, particularly in health, wellbeing and community projects. Cathy is looking forward to connecting with the Campbelltown Community and working with the Council team to support engagement on local projects.

Thank you for participating in Connect 2 Campbelltown and we look forward to connecting with you throughout 2023!

Manresa Court Road Closing Process and Land Swap

We thank everyone who provided feedback on this consultation. Council Staff have prepared community engagement outcome reports on the Road Closing Process and the Land Swap proposal and these are being presented to Council this Tuesday evening (1 November at 7pm). You can view the reports in the Council Agenda from page 53.

For your information, the staff recommendation in the report for the Manresa Court Road Closing Process is:

• That Council does not proceed with the road closing process for a portion of Manresa Court, Athelstone and requests that Staff advise the Surveyor‑General and all Objectors and Applicants for Easement that Council is discontinuing this process.

The staff recommendation in the report for the Manresa Court Land Swap is:

• That Council advise St Ignatius’ College and the people that responded to the Community consultation process (where possible) that Council will not take any further action in relation to a land swap of a portion of Manresa Court, Athelstone through leasing arrangements for land encompassing Fifth Creek at allotments CT5094/602 (north of Manresa Court) or CT5565/126 (south of Manresa Court).

Local Government Elections

By now you should have received your ballot pack in the mail. Council is aware that some members of the Community have not received their packs. If this is you, and you wish to vote, you must apply for a replacement pack by next Thursday 3 November. Visit the Electoral Commission of South Australia website for more information.

Return rates for ballots are much lower compared to the same point at the 2018 election. If you want councillors who are passionate about the things you are passionate about, make sure you vote. It is your voice, and it is powerful. Whilst voting in Council Elections is not compulsory, we encourage you to do so!

Local Government Election Caretaker Period

All councils in South Australia are now in the Election Caretaker Period in preparation for local government elections in November. During this time, Councils assume a 'caretaker mode', avoiding actions and decisions which could, or could be perceived as intended to influence voters or otherwise to have a significant impact on the incoming Council. As such, Council will not be undertaking any new Community consultations until November.

Information about the candidates who have nominated for the City of Campbelltown is available from our website.

Recent Council Decisions

At its meeting on Monday 5 September, Council considered a range of projects which have involved community engagement.

Manresa Court Road Closing Process and Land Swap Next Steps

The Road Closing process is a legislatively prescribed consultation which requires Council to hold a meeting and invite persons who have made an objection. The purpose of the meeting is to consider all objections and provide opportunity for people to make a verbal statement in support of their written submission. Due to the legislative nature of the project, Council endorsed this meeting and consideration of the consultation outcomes to occur during the Election Caretaker Period.

Lochiel Park Golf Building Masterplan

Council adopted the Lochiel Park Golf Building Masterplan. Next steps for Council are to identify funding opportunities for a detailed design stage. To see the Community Engagement Outcomes report, go to page 87 of the Council Agenda.

Animal Management Plan

Council also endorsed the Animal Management Plan and approved it being submitted to the Dog and Cat Management Board. As a result of the Community's feedback a number of amendments were made to the plan prior to it being recommended to Council for endorsement. The final plan includes clarifications relating to on-and off-leash dog walking areas. To see the full changes, see the report at page 211 of the Council Agenda.

Recognition and Thank You

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Council consultations during this 4 year term of Council, and in particular, the 1425 people that have joined and participated in our Connect 2 Campbelltown online engagement program since October 2020. We thank you for your contribution to engagement and the improvement of our city.

We would also like to personally thank Renee for the administrative work she undertook on engagement projects between February and August this year. We couldn't have completed the 15 engagement projects undertaken during this period without Renee's input.

From time to time during the Election Caretaker Period, we will be distribute a newsletter and hope you stay connected during this period. We have some awesome projects coming up in 2023 and we hope you will contribute to them when the opportunity arises.