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Are the rate payers best interests being represented in Victor Harbor. It appears not. Instead of a chamber promoting a position of fair democratic debate, having a different point of view to the majority often leads to the dismissal of legitimate concerns which will have a long term financial impact on the city of VictorContinue reading “News Letter 76 Mayors conduct under scrutiny.”

The Hon Carlos Quaremba will be attending Warland Reserve on the 23rd of August at 2.00pm to address the community about local issues concerning VHC and the implications to rate payers. He will also talk about his efforts to make legislative changes about the function of local government within our state. A great opportunity toContinue reading “Carlos Quaremba MLC meeting 23rd Aug 2.00pm Warland Reserve”

The professional independent rate review provided by AEC advising council on future rate structure is an important part of process. The data provided by the Consultant must be taken into account with consideration of rate payers a priority. The main points to be taken out of the report. VHC has the second highest average residentialContinue reading “SPECIAL REPORT 29/07/26 VHC RATE REVIEW”

The selection process for a new VHC CEO is getting to stage where a decision will be made shortly. The selection committee has made up a short list of candidates. We hope they appoint a candidate with solid financial experience within the public sector, and has exemplary communication and people skills to guide our electedContinue reading “News Letter 73 The selection of a new VHC CEO is imminent”

We now have an alternative to be seriously considered instead of the Council proposed Sports and Recreation Centre. The current developer / council backed proposal comes with significant debt and risk to the rate payers of Victor Harbor, with operational losses covered by council and the rate payer well into the next financial years. QuestionsContinue reading “News Letter 72 There is now an alternative to the Sports And Recreation Centre”

Council have passed the 26/27 Budget, Annual Business Plan, and 6.4% rate increase. Only Councillor’s Burns and Kemp opposed the rate increase and expressed concern of the Business Plan and Budget. This was after only one scheduled public forum where rate payers could express their concerns directly to administration and councillors.

We have always believed that Councils are elected by the rate payer to represent the rate payer. Why is this current Council operating under the veil of secrecy and lack of accountable transparency. Why is anything that may be sensitive to the rate payer held in confidence. Why have professional prudential reports over the yearsContinue reading “News Letter 70 Secrecy Under Fire July 2026”

Whats the future of the Encounter Community Centre? After running into financial difficulties the future of the Encounter Community Centre is in limbo. It now appears the VHC is taking over the management of the Centre for a 3 year period, after investing grant money into its operations over a period of years. Is thisContinue reading “News letter 69”

Are you concerned about the future financial direction of the Victor Harbor Council. This is your opportunity to have your say and ask questions of Council in a public forum about your concerns moving forward.

Too Big To Stop? The Sport and Recreation Precinct development is becoming a major infrastructure project that has more questions to answer than answers. With 9 contract extensions, millions already spent on preconstruction development, and 3 years of delays, it’s time for the VHC to show true leadership and have open transparent consultation with allContinue reading “News Letter 68 June 26”