Lets stop ‘Demolition by Neglect’
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 November…
Move caravans, boats and trailers off our streets!
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 time…
Win for heritage protection!
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 Area…
Commemoration of Don Dunstan’s 100th Birthday one step closer
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, Elizabeth…
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Dr Christel Lorraine Mex 