Friday, 22 July 2016 Annual Business Plan & Budget 2016/17

The 2016/17 Annual Business Plan & Budget was adopted by Council on Monday 18 July 2016. The full budget will be available to download and / or view from Councils website within the week.

July Council Meeting Update and Minutes Mary P Harris Reserve Redevelopment

At its Meeting on Monday 18 July 2016, Council approved the final design and construction plans for the Redevelopment of Mary P Harris Reserve.

The work is to be tendered in the coming months with actual work expected to commence in September 2016, with completion in late November or early December 2016.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr Joshua Bowen, Councils Manager Assets and Infrastructure

Heritage Management Policy

At its Meeting on 18th July 2016, Council received and endorsed “in principle”, for public consultation a draft Heritage Management Policy for the Town of Walkerville.

As a result of the Council decision, the Administration is currently developing the materials for consultation and comment will be invited in the coming weeks.

As part of the consultation Council will seek input from the community on possible future activities and programs that could be introduced to support the proposed Heritage Management Policy

The period for consultation is expected to be in the order of 6 weeks to allow interested persons the time to consider the policy and make comment.

Residential Parking Permit Policy Similar to the Heritage Management Policy, at its Meeting on 18th July 2016, Council received and endorsed “in principle”, for public consultation a draft Residential Parking Permit Policy for the Town of Walkerville.

As a result of the Council decision, the Administration is currently developing the materials for consultation and comment will be invited in the coming weeks.

The period for consultation is expected to be in the order of 6 weeks to allow interested persons, stakeholders and entities the time to consider the policy and make comment.

The minutes of the Council’s Ordinary July 2016 meeting are now available on Council’s website. To view the minutes, click here.

2016-2020 Living in the Town of Walkerville: a strategic community plan Council adopted the 2016-2020 strategic community plan on Monday 18 July 2016 Council undertook a public consultation process from 26 April to 24 June 2016. Submissions received were considered by Council at its July ordinary meeting and subsequently Council adopted the draft plan (as circulated during the consultation period).

The revised plan will drive future projects, annual budgets and inform reviews of other key strategic plans. Attached is a summary version of the plan. The full plan will be available to download and / or view from Councils website within the week.

Attachment A - One page summary

BPay campaign Administration has met with a representative from BPay this week to discuss rolling out a campaign to raise awareness and encourage more residents to pay and receive their rates via Bpay View. A communications strategy is being developed and will be implemented in the coming weeks, featuring the following advert.

Register for BPay View and receive, pay and store your bills in your online banking. For further information visit www.bpay.com.au/bpayview

My Big Idea - Australian Futures Project The My Big Idea competition is a citizen-led ideas competition focused on creating positive change for Australia. Details and marketing materials are provided below My Big Idea is a nationwide ideas competition that is focused on creating positive change for Australia. Running from 5 June to 3 August, My Big Idea invites all Australians to submit ideas on ways to improve aspects of their communities; from how to boost economic growth, care for the disadvantaged, and look after future generations.

The public can submit ideas via the My Big Idea website, and vote for those ideas they are passionate about. The top 100 most voted on ideas will go before a judging panel, with 10 winning ideas being developed and brought to life, thanks to the support of some of Australia’s leading universities, companies and non-profits.

Australian Futures Project has created a DropBox folder with various marketing content that you can use for social media, your website, newsletters and posters.

Visit the My Big Ideas website www.mybigidea.org.au for more information

Nuclear fuel cycle state-wide engagement sessions - Consultation and Response Agency (CARA) The Consultation and Response Agency (CARA) is encouraging all South Australians to attend state-wide engagement sessions on the nuclear fuel cycle throughout August, September and October CARA was established by the State Government as a response to the recommendations of the recent Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission report.

The agency will deliver the largest regional consultation program in the State, visiting more than 100 sites across SA.

To find out more and locate the nearest ‘drop-in’ venue, visit the website at www.nuclear.sa.gov.au

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Healthy, connected and inspired community.

Initiative:• enhance community wellbeing• provide active and passive recreational spaces• support community leaders to facilitate community

events and activities• technology is available for community use through

Council’s facilities• active living is promoted and encouraged.

Targets:• Council’s Living Walkerville: wellbeing for every age

and stage is implemented.• Amenities along Linear Park are improved, maintained

and identified in the Annual business plan.• Indigenous Australian art and cultural trail along the

Town of Walkerville length of the River Torrens exists. • Mayor’s Liaison Forums are held every year.• Council facilitates community events and activities

through its sponsorship & community grant programs.• Civic & Community Centre has a selection of appropriate

technology available for community use.• Local Walking Trail maps exist.• Literacy resources and programs are available and

incorporated in Council’s wellbeing programs.

Positive and respectful customer service experience delivered by professional, informed and cohesive work force.

Initiative:• enhanced customer experience• customer satisfaction surveys inform continuous

improvement initiatives• Civic & Community Centre is easily accessible and

widely utilised• positive working relationships with the community

and stakeholders.

Targets:• Council’s publications are produced in plain language.• Community surveyed to ascertain what ‘extra’ services

they require from Council staff.• Council’s website provides a variety of online services.• Council provides online project driven surveys. • Bookings and usage of the Civic & Community Centre

is increased annually.• Number of responses received from public consultation

opportunities increase.• All consultation models provide multiple ways to engage.

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This is a summary of 2016-2020 Living in the Town of Walkerville: a strategic community plan. The full version of the plan is available from Council’s website and offices.

2016-2020 Living in the

Town of Walkerville: a strategic community plan

Vision: A Council that supports the aspirations and wellbeing of the community.

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Vibrant local culture, inspired by diversity and inclusivity.

Initiative:• local history is preserved, promoted and easily accessible• cultural and community events are well attended• promote activation and community participation within

the Town Centre• create opportunities for every age to participate in

community life.

Targets:• Walkerville Library has a dedicated Local History on

Display area.• Civic & Community Centre has a dedicated display for

Australia’s Indigenous heritage and Dreamtime.• Guided tours operate throughout the year.• Attendances at community events and programs increase

each year.• Events and programs are co-hosted with key

stakeholders.• An ‘information pack’ is available for community use,

identifying available public (open) spaces / places for use.• Public art is on display within the Town Centre.• Living Walkerville: wellbeing for every age and stage is

implemented and reviewed annually.

Sustainable and resilient future, based on sensitive and sensible approaches to planning, heritage, economic development and the public realm.

Initiative:• a well designed, accessible and connected Township• Council’s public infrastructure is responsibly managed

and maintained• development which supports mixed-use, higher density

and activation along arterial corridors• development in balance with the environment• cross-Council collaboration delivers shared service

arrangements.

Targets:• Entrance statements, garden beds and landscaped areas

of importance are enhanced, maintained and identified in the Annual business plan.

• Town-wide traffic plans/Movement action plans are implemented

• Investment in infrastructure, is delivered inline with the Long term financial plan and Asset management plans.

• Annual review of Council’s policies and procedures is undertaken to ensure they support mixed-use, business, retail, public realm, car parking activation initiatives and complement the Town’s heritage and culture.

• Council implements a Heritage Policy.• Council’s development policies and procedures are

reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect wide choice of living and work places.

• Council’s Asset management plans are reviewed annually and delivered inline with the Annual business plan and Long term financial plan.

• Commercial development provides for community benefit by way of public art, public realm activation, playgrounds and increased amenities.

• Council reviews on an annual basis its resource sharing initiatives and implements new initiatives.

Transparent and accountable local tier of Government that is respected for its forward thinking approaches and cross-Council collaborations.

Initiative:• Council’s role and services are clearly understood• Council’s communication and decision making is clear,

open and transparent• Council consistently meets its legislative compliance

obligations• Council’s long term financial position is viable and

sustainable.

Targets:• Council produces and delivers a quarterly newsletter.• Council’s Weekly round up is released every Friday on

Council’s website.• Community engagement is higher than the State average. • Council publications are written in plain language.• Customer Satisfaction Survey results improve from

previous survey.• Council’s website ‘hits’

increase annually. • Council provides online

project driven surveys.• Council policies are

reviewed annually to ensure they are compliant within legislation.

• Staff delegations are reviewed annually and audited.

Mission: This Council will make decisions and take actions that are shaped by the interest and values of the community. We respect our history that makes the Town of Walkerville unique. This Council will provide services that are equitable, responsible and sustainable.

Values: We are a Council that is transparent, accountable, fair, caring, honest, responsible, ethical, collaborative, adaptable, respectful, flexible, resilient.