Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has formally written to the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, calling for an inquiry into the City of Victor Harbor’s growing use of confidential sessions under Sections 90 and 90A of the Local Government Act. Chair Terry Andrews said: “The community deserves openness on decisions that commitContinue reading “CONFIDENTIALITY OR CONCEALMENT? COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN VICTOR HARBOR”
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Council Watch: Crozier Hill Floodplain – Council Still Avoiding the Hard Questions
Victor Harbor, 24 September 2025 Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. is deeply concerned by the response given by Mayor Moira Jenkins at Monday night’s City of Victor Harbor Council meeting (22 September 2025), when former Councillor Peter Charles asked why the intent of his 23 November 2020 resolution on floodplain safety has not been fully carried out. WhatContinue reading “Council Watch: Crozier Hill Floodplain – Council Still Avoiding the Hard Questions”
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”
Letter of Response via Email from Office of Victoria MacKirdy – CEO – City of Victor Harbor – 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”
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