Hello Everyone, Please find attached Council Watch’s latest special report examining the recent City of Victor Harbor Council debate regarding the proposed investigation into shared back-office administrative services across the Fleurieu councils. To view the videos of the deputation and debate use the following links: Alexandrina: https://youtu.be/_r5nWqqAFvE Victor Harbor: https://youtu.be/YkTSQzGel3s The report analyses: The issue has nowContinue reading “Newsletter 66 – Possible Council Savings”
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What happens when a Mayor refuses to listen?
Dear Subscriber, A significant and deeply concerning development has emerged within the City of Victor Harbor—one that goes to the heart of transparency, accountability, and the community’s right to be heard. In this Special Edition of the Council Watch Newsletter, we examine the Mayor’s decision to refuse receipt of Council Watch communications and the seriousContinue reading “What happens when a Mayor refuses to listen?”
Community Outrage at Council
Dear Readers Please find our latest newsletter which should be of special interest to our older residents.
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025
The Town That Forgot the Law. In a small coastal city, not unlike Victor Harbor, there stood a proud building of steel and glass, the Council Chambers. Inside, the air was thick with ceremony and self-importance. The councillors spoke of “good governance” and “community outcomes,” while the people outside spoke of broken trust. The Local Government Act was meant to be theirContinue reading “Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025”
COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has formally written to the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, demanding an investigation into the refusal of a local resident’s deputation on a critical public health issue by the Mayor of Victor Harbor, Dr. Moira Jenkins. Resident Mr Keith Climpson was denied the opportunity to address Council on the possible link betweenContinue reading “COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.”
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!”
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
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”
PROBLEMS AT MT. BRECKAN
It is important that residents of Victor Harbor are aware of what is happening with building development around our iconic landmark building – Mt. Breckan. Council Watch Chairman, Terry Andrews, tried to ask pertinent Questions from the Gallery at the last Council General Meeting and his preamble was abruptly terminated by Mayor Jenkins. A rulingContinue reading “PROBLEMS AT MT. BRECKAN”
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