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Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!

Dear Website readers – below is an email sent to the Minister for Local Government so  that hopefully he will take some action. The new CEO contract  initially was being kept in confidence (secrecy may be a more appropriate word). Documents were only released after inquiries were made by Council Watch. We feel it demonstrates the lackContinue reading “Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!”

Response to denial of deputation request

Council Watch Fleurieu Inc.Chair: Mr. Terry AndrewsSecretary: Mr. Keith ClimpsonDate: 18 July 2025 To: The Mayor, Dr. Moira Jenkins, Victoria McKirdy CEO, and all Councillors.Via email RE: Response to Denial of Deputation Request – Seaweed Removal and Public Health Risk Dear Mayor Moira Jenkins, On behalf of Council Watch Fleurieu Inc., and in my capacity as Secretary, IContinue reading “Response to denial of deputation request”

Response to CEO email – 8 July 2025

Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. Reply from the Chairman – Mr. Terry AndrewsDate: 12 July 2025 To: Ms. Victoria MacKirdyChief Executive OfficerCity of Victor HarborEmail: localgov@victor.sa.gov.au RE: RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER DATED 8 JULY 2025 Dear Ms. MacKirdy, Thank you for your correspondence dated 8 July 2025 regarding our recent community update concerning the Victor Harbor Regional Community, Sport andContinue reading “Response to CEO email – 8 July 2025”

Minister’s Submission – Objection of Revocation of Community Land at Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor

Please see the attached Ministers Submission – Objection of Revocation of Community Land at Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor – July 2025

Dictatorship or democracy

We don’t live in an autocratic state or under a dictatorship therefore all residents have a right to protest and voice their concerns as long as its lawful, regards a decision of the Mayor to use her casting vote to go ahead and sign a heads of agreement between the council and a private company, over a PPE thatContinue reading “Dictatorship or democracy”

Dictatorship or Democracy 

This is the full letter that was part- printed in the Fleurieu Sun last week  Regarding your page 3 story last week, our Mayor seems to forget that we live in a free country with the right to voice our concerns regarding any Government or Council decisions, so long as it’s lawful!.   there is a lot of localContinue reading “Dictatorship or Democracy “

Questions that financially effect the residents of Victor Harbor

Questions from the Gallery for Council Meeting 26 May 2025 Submitted by: Terry AndrewsOn behalf of: Council Watch Fleurieu Inc.Subject: Flagship Sports Precinct – Full Disclosure Required on Financial Commitments, Levy Use, Developer Dealings, and Stakeholder Influence After years of planning, consultant engagement, and budget decisions related to the Sport and Recreation Precinct, the City of Victor Harbor has yetContinue reading “Questions that financially effect the residents of Victor Harbor”

Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. – Newsflash | May 2025

Critical Spotlight: Victor Harbor’s Flagship Sports Precinct Briefing – SGL Prudential Report Raises More Questions than Answers The article below by Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. is based entirely on the official transcript of the City of Victor Harbor’s public briefing held on 12 May 2025. It reflects our analysis of the Prudential Report presented by SGL and the broader implicationsContinue reading “Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. – Newsflash | May 2025”

`What do the Councillors have to say?’

Dear Readers Please see correspondence below sent to the Councillors of Victor Harbor Council. Council Watch is determined to make sure that the Council is accountable and transparent in all matters. In our opinion this is not happening now and has been a problem for some time. Council Watch can always be contacted either throughContinue reading “`What do the Councillors have to say?’”