Have Your Say: Elector Representation Review
The City of Victor Harbor’s elector representation review looks at the Council’s current representation structure and considers whether changes would provide greater benefit to the community.
The review covers the method by which the Mayor is elected, number of councillors and structure for the election of councillors (wards or no wards).
After considering the results of the first round of public consultation, Council is seeking your feedback on the following proposal:
- The principal member of Council continues to be a Mayor elected by the community;
- The existing ‘no wards’ structure be retained; and
- The future elected body of Council continue to comprise nine (9) area councillors.
A Representation Report, which sets out the proposal and rationale for the decision (including details of the submissions received in the first round of consultation), has been prepared for the community to review and provide feedback on.
Visit the Civic Centre (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor) or www.yoursay.victor.sa.gov.au/representationreview to view the report and other background information, and provide your feedback.
Public consultation closes at 5pm on Friday, 20 January 2016.
Season's Greetings
Christmas Hours
The City of Victor Harbor’s principal office, library, and depot will be closed from Saturday, 24 December 2016 until 9am on Tuesday, 3 January 2017.
To report emergencies during the closure period call (08) 8551 0500.
Visit Santa’s Cave
It’s looking a lot like Christmas in Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct!
Festive decorations line the street, shop windows are filled with colourful Christmas displays and Santa’s Cave is ready and waiting for his arrival.
Santa’s Cave will be located at Ocean Street Studio (2/58 Ocean Street) in the Northern end of the Precinct, and will operate on:
- Wednesday, 21 December from 10am to 12noon
- Thursday, 22 December from 10am to 12noon
- Friday, 23 December from 3pm to 6pm.
A number of Mainstreet Traders will also be extending their trading hours to 7pm on Friday, 23 December to coincide with the twilight Victor Harbor Farmers’ Market.
Recognising Our Volunteers
Last week the City of Victor Harbor hosted a celebration honouring the 450 volunteers who contribute to council programs, initiatives and projects.
Volunteers make such an important contribution to Council and the community. In fact, without their involvement and continued dedication, there are some Council services that it would not be possible to deliver.
Each year the Council’s volunteers collectively give up in excess of 40,000 hours to make Victor Harbor a better place to live, work and play.
Council extended their thanks and appreciation to all its volunteers, and acknowledged their outstanding service to the community.
The Council staff who act as volunteer managers were also recognised for their efforts to make the volunteers’ experience rewarding and enjoyable.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, find out more about the opportunities available through Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc.
Look After Yourself and Others in the Heat
With global warming resulting in rising temperatures, extreme heat events will become more common and a part of life in Australia.
It is important you are prepared for hot weather to ensure you stay safe and well during these times.
Find out about some simple things you can do to reduce the impact of extreme heat.
Victor Harbor Wins National Clean Beaches Award
Victor Harbor’s range of sustainability initiatives to protect and preserve the coastal environment have been recognised on the national stage.
At the National Keep Australia Beautiful Awards held in Victoria late last year, the City of Victor Harbor won the Heritage and Culture Award which celebrates and acknowledges the hard work of the community and Council to ensure the rich fabric of Victor Harbor’s long history is immediately visible when arriving on the foreshore.
Council was also presented with a special commendation for its overall commitment to delivering initiatives in partnership with the community that contribute to Victor Harbor being one of the country’s most sustainable beachside communities.
Special commendations are not normally presented, however Australian Clean Beaches judge Averil Bones felt strongly about recognising the significant work of the Council, resource managers and volunteers.
The national recognition is a testament to the strong relationship between Council and the community. Congratulations and thank you to all those who played a part in this achievement.
Pictured:
Councillor Pat Chigwidden and Manager Environment and Recreation Brian Doman with judge Averil Bones.
Celebrate the New Year in Victor Harbor
The Rivergum Homes New Year’s Eve Celebration on Warland Reserve is the place to be to bring in the New Year.
Each year Council’s New Year’s Eve celebrations attract more than 10,000 spectators enjoying the festivities around Warland Reserve, and over 30,000 locals, families and visitors relaxing along the Victor Harbor foreshore to watch the spectacular fireworks displays.
Come along from 7.30pm and join in the fun family entertainment with free face painting and a free petting zoo and free bubble mania by Mr. Oopy along with performances by Lindi Jane from Snap's Kakadu Club; followed by live performances by The Scarabs and Acoustic Highway.
Enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9.45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Find out more about the event.
Next Council Meeting
The City of Victor Harbor’s next ordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday, 19 December 2016 from 5.30pm in the Council Chambers (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor).
Ordinary and special meetings of Council are livestreamed via www.victor.sa.gov.au
