2014 Council Elections – Make sure your vote counts
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a say on how your Council is run by voting in the 2014 Local Government Elections. By voting, you can help to influence what sort of place our community will be.
The City of Victor Harbor has three candidates standing for the Mayoral position and 24 nominations for nine Councillor positions. View candidate profiles here.
Ballot papers and how to vote instructions will be sent to eligible voters between 20-24 October. For your vote to count, the ballot papers must be completed and received by 5pm, Friday 7 November 2014.
If you are posting your ballot papers back near the close of voting please be mindful of Australia Post delivery time. It may be worthwhile delivering your ballot papers in person to the ballot box at the City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre.
More information about the 2014 elections is available at www.victor.sa.gov.au/election.
Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct the best in regional SA
Victor Harbor’s Mainstreet Precinct has been named the best in regional SA at the 2014 MainstreetSA Awards.
Held at the National Wine Centre on Wednesday, 8 October 2014, the Awards recognised the great work done in mainstreets across the State, highlighting the importance of mainstreets and their role in the local community.
In receiving the accolade, Victor Harbor was particularly praised for the extensive range of activities delivered to support the Mainstreet Precinct including the introduction of a new business directory, networking events, newsletters, streetscape branding and promotions.
The title of regional SA’s best mainstreet is a great reward for the Traders who are the backbone of the Precinct. However, there are many others who have made an important contribution to this achievement including the volunteers who tend the garden beds and remove graffiti, Elected Members and Council committees, event organisers, community groups, members of the public who support the Precint and Council staff.
Congratulations to all involved in this great achievement!
Pre-qualified contractor induction
Businesses that would like to provide services or goods to the City of Victor Harbor are encouraged to seek inclusion in Council’s Contractor Register.
Registration requires provision of information about your safety management system, relevant licenses, qualifications, training and insurance, as well as participation in a Council induction.
The next Corporate Work Health and Safety induction for contractors will be held on Tuesday, 11 November from 8.30am-9.30am at the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers.
RSVPs are essential, email localgov@victor.sa.gov.au or call (08) 8551 0500.
Are you a Community Champion?
The City of Victor Harbor is recruiting Community Champions to help with a City Branding project that looks at Victor Harbor’s identity and how we present ourselves.
Known as ‘place branding’, the project is about capturing the essence of our identity, not changing it, to help us better communicate why Victor Harbor is a great place to live, work and play. This project is not just about tourism, it’s about how we present ourselves on all fronts including attracting new residents, businesses and investment in our community.
Community involvement is key to the success of the branding strategy and the establishment of a Community Reference Group will help Council ensure that everyone has a voice. The group will champion the project and drive engagement activities using their community networks.
If you are passionate about our community and want to help capture the voices of Victor Harbor, download more information at www.victor.sa.gov.au/champions.
Nominations open for 2015 Citizen of the Year Awards
If you know someone who makes your community a better place, nominate them for a Citizen of the Year Award.
Award categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.
For more information about the awards, or to find out how to make your nomination, visit www.victor.sa.gov.au/citizenoftheyear.
Nominations will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 21 November 2014.
Don’t miss out on your chance to recognise the most deserving members of our community, make your nomination today.
The City of Victor Harbor is also looking for three community members to be a part of the selection panel to judge the Awards. If you are interested, send your expression of interest to the City Manager by emailing localgov@victor.sa.gov.au or call 8551 0500 by Friday, 31 October 2014.
It’s been 25 years since the SA Whale Centre opened in Victor Harbor and to mark the milestone you are invited to celebrate with us on Sunday, 26 October 2014.
Celebrations commence at 10.30am and include children’s activities, live music, face painting, tours of the new Sea Shepherd Ship exhibit and the announcement of the winners in the Prints of Whale Photographic Competition from 4.30pm. As a part of the celebrations entry to the SA Whale will be a gold coin donation.
For more information about this event visit www.sawhalecentre.com.au.
Notice of Works
A quick reminder that works have commenced on Stage 2 of the Bay Road upgrade and installation of the Pine Avenue/Riverview Road roundabout.
Please be aware that these locations will be subject to lane closures and traffic management controls for the duration of the works. The general public is asked to observe and obey the signage around the work sites, and where possible use an alternate route.
Local residents will have access to their homes throughout the construction period.
These projects are due to be complete by the end of December 2014, provided there are no unexpected delays.
Project plans are available for inspection at the Civic Centre, 1 Bay Road Victor Harbor throughout the duration of the project, or on Council’s website.
Next Council meeting
The next ordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday, 27 October from 5.30pm in the City of Victor Harbor Council Chambers, 1 Bay Road Victor Harbor.
