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Accountability with Integrity

Crozier Hill / Stock Road Floodplain – Governance Concerns, Public Safety, and the Need for Independent Oversight. 1. Public Safety is Paramount Flood risks associated with Crozier Hill / Stock Road are real, documented, and publicly acknowledged by Council. Residents were at one point contacted due to “risk of isolation during storm and flood events”, confirmingContinue reading “Accountability with Integrity”

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”

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”

To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public

I write today as both a concerned member of the public and a recipient of a “Defamation Concerns Notice” issued by an interstate law firm. This notice appears to be part of an ongoing attempt to stifle free speech through the use of litigation. While I have no issue with an individual potentially pursuing legal action against me forContinue reading “To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public”

Chairman’s remarks

I have received a letter from an interstate legal firm instructing me to withdraw the remarks I made in a newsletter which was sent to the members and associates of COUNCIL WATCH inc. This letter is what I consider a SLAPP (ie Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) and in my opinion is a blatant attempt to interfere with my right to Public Participation. The Administration ofContinue reading “Chairman’s remarks “

Empowering Victor Harbor: Accountability in Action

At Council Watch Victor Harbor, we believe in the transformative power of transparency and accountability in local government. Our latest efforts have been dedicated to ensuring that our elected officials are held to the highest standards and that every resident’s voice is heard and respected. Recent Achievements Unveiling the Truth In our ongoing commitment toContinue reading “Empowering Victor Harbor: Accountability in Action”