Have your say: Economic development and tourism services
We want your feedback on our economic development and tourism services. This will help us better understand your expectations and identify priority areas.
To access the survey, go to
www.victor.sa.gov.au/haveyoursay
or visit the Council office at 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor to pick up a hard copy.
The consultation will close at 5.00pm, 11 December 2013.
Victor Harbor picks up two more KESAB Awards
Building on the title of Australia’s Tidiest Town, Victor Harbor received two awards in the KESAB Sustainable Community Awards on Friday, 15 November 2013.
The City of Victor Harbor picked up awards in the Natural Environment category which recognises the protection, conservation and enhancement of the natural environment, as well as the Heritage and Culture category for initiatives that preserve, celebrate and value Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage and culture.
The 2014 National Keep Australia Beautiful Awards will be held in Victor Harbor next April.
Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre project update
Alexandrina Council and the City of Victor Harbor have launched a Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre newsletter. The newsletter provides the community with the latest news and information on the project, and will be released on a regular basis.
To subscribe to receive these updates, send your email address to
localgov@victor.sa.gov.au
or call 8551 0500.
Visit
www.victor.sa.gov.au/pool
for further information about the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre.
Prepare for the bushfire season
With the weather starting to warm up and fire danger season approaching, now is the time for residents to start preparing for the bushfire season.
On the Fleurieu Peninsula fire danger season starts on 1 December and runs through to 30 April.
It is important you are ready for the bushfire season and think about your bushfire survival plan ahead of time, and practice it regularly.
There are steps you can take to improve the safety of your family and your home. To find out about these steps visit
www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Council closure and meeting dates over Christmas period
Over the Christmas period Council’s principal office, library and depot will be closed on:
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Thursday 19 December from 12.30pm until 5.00pm; and
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Tuesday 24 December from 3.00pm until 1 January 2014.
Council will commence regular opening hours from Thursday 2 January 2014.
Additionally, the December Council meeting will be held on Monday, 16 December 2013 in the Civic Centre from 5.30pm.
Updated council policies
The City of Victor Harbor’s revised Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy, and Whistleblower Protection Policy are now available for viewing.
The policies have been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 and the Office of Public Integrity which commenced on 1 and 2 September respectively.
They are designed to preserve, safeguard and enhance confidence in the integrity of public administration in South Australia.
Community Forum
The City of Victor Harbor’s annual community forum was held on Monday, 4 November 2013. Over 35 members of the community came along to raise questions and share ideas. Notes from the forum are now available online.
Next council meeting
The next ordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday, 25 November 2013 from 5.30pm at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road Victor Harbor.
The public is welcome to attend Council and committee meetings. The dates and times of these meetings are available at
www.victor.sa.gov.au
