Author Archives: Dr Christel Mex

The State Government’s Planning and Design Code allows local heritage places to be demolished if the owners can prove the building is ‘irredeemably beyond repair’. No consideration is given to the behaviour of owners who neglect basic maintenance such as gutter cleaning, which can stop serious water damage to these treasured buildings. At the NovemberContinue reading “Lets stop ‘Demolition by Neglect’”

At the November Council meeting, I moved a successful motion to request the State Government to disallow caravans, boats and trailers to be indefinitely stored on suburban streets. Under South Australia’s interpretation of the Australian Road Rules, caravans, boats and trailers less than 7.5 metres in length, can be parked on our suburban streets with no timeContinue reading “Move caravans, boats and trailers off our streets!”

In August, I moved the motion that will protect inter-war heritage buildings with a Code Amendment, which was adopted by the Minister for Planning on 25 September. It will protect 20 dwellings as Local Heritage Places and apply the Historic Area Overlay in part of Heathpool to protect its special character. Within the Historic AreaContinue reading “Win for heritage protection!”

At the 1st September council meeting my motion calling for a report on how Council can commemorate the 100th birthday of Don Dunstan in 2026 was passed unanimously. The motion included some excellent ideas from community members, and outstanding deputations in support of the motion were given by Don Dunstan’s treasured partner Steven Cheng, ElizabethContinue reading “Commemoration of Don Dunstan’s 100th Birthday one step closer”

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It was unanimous! My motion for a Code Amendment to protect the character of The Parade was passed with the support of all councillors. Let’s hope the State Government agrees! And thanks to heritage expert Sandy Wilkinson for the interview. To read the full motion, go to Item 10.1 of the 5 Sept agenda. Watch myContinue reading “It was unanimous!”

At Monday night’s Council meeting on 5 Sept 2022, I will be moving a motion to call for a report on a Code Amendment to preserve the character of The Parade. Why? Have a look at my interview with Sandy Wilkinson and read my motion > Notice of Motion from Cr Christel L Mex: BuiltContinue reading “Motion to preserve the character of The Parade”

Can our politics be more compasionate? Hope you enjoy my book review! Thanks Adelaide East Herald for the opportunity and you can get your copy at libraries, newsagents and some Foodlands.

Grab a cuppa, hide your phone, and have a read! Thanks again to the Adelaide East Herald for the opportunity.