The Local Government Act (1999) requires all Councils to periodically review their composition and structure.

This review considers elements such as:

• the configuration of the principal member of Council (Elected Mayor or Chairperson)
• the composition and division of the Council including the total number of elected members and the need for area or ward councillors
• the division of Council into wards or the retention of the existing ‘no wards’ structure
• the level of ward representation; and
• the naming of wards.

In July this year, the City of Mount Gambier invited interested community members to review an options paper and provide feedback on the various options available.

A report detailing the review process has been prepared which includes a proposed structure and composition of Council.

Feedback on the proposed structure is currently sought from the community - more information

The Local Government Act (1999) requires all Councils to periodically review their composition and structure.

The City of Mount Gambier invites interested community members to review an options paper which examines the various options available and provide input through the provision of a written submission or completion of a hard copy or online submitted response form.

For more information go to the Elector Representation Review page.

The City of Mount Gambier has released its 2016/17 Draft Business Plan and Budget and is now seeking feedback from the broader community.

Council is committed to listening and responding to the concerns and ideas of the community, and we're making it easier for individuals to share their views on the forthcoming 2016/17 Draft Business Plan and Budget.

The Draft Business Plan and Budget is a statement of the City’s intended program and activities for the financial year. It contains a summary of revenue and expenditure required to deliver our programs, all developed within the context of Councils - Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial and Asset Management Plans. Importantly it also describes the impact on rates and the implications for our ratepayers.

The City of Mount Gambier is continually reviewing how it manages waste.

Waste collection and disposal – including general waste, recycling, and organics – is one of the most significant activities that Council undertakes – both in terms of resources and finances.

Currently, Council is wanting to get a better understanding of how Mount Gambier residents manage their organic material – food scraps and garden waste – and their attitudes towards organic waste management.

We seek you input into an online survey of attitudes and practices around management of waste organics.

Mount Gambier residents who participate in this survey will assist this aim, and can go into the draw to win a free worm farm or compost bin valued at over $50.

The City of Mount Gambier has been working on developing a Community Plan which is to guide Council over the next four years and serve as a blueprint to build a progressive, knowledge based city that embraces new technologies, culture and sustainable living.

The Community Plan has been developed using the aspirations identified in the Futures Paper, a long term plan which involved the input of 600 residents.

The consultation on the Community Plan will complete the development phase for the paper, ensuring Council has captured the key points raised during the first round of community discussions.

Council is inviting community feedback on a range of proposed key initiatives and services against the headings of:

• Our People
• Our Location
• Our Economy; and
• Our Climate, Natural Resources, Art, Culture and Heritage.

Click here to access our Community Plan consultation hub and find out more.

The City of Mount Gambier is calling for community input into an online survey about the role that CCTV plays in changing our perceptions of safety in the inner-city.

In November it was announced that Council would replace numerous out-dated cameras across the City with the introduction of 23 state of the art CCTV devices. This project was assisted by a State Government grant of $40,000 from the Attorney-General’s Department.

The roll out of the new cameras will be the first major upgrade of the city’s CCTV system in 20 years.

As part of the introduction of the new cameras, the Attorney-General’s Department and Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the extent that CCTV contributes to city users feeling safe at various times of the day or night.

Community input will also help to identify the level of awareness of the CCTV network and its effectiveness as tool in the prevention of crime.

The survey can be found here.

The Mount Gambier Railway Lands is a unique and exciting new public space located in the heart of the City of Mount Gambier.

'The Rail' is an initiative of the City of Mount Gambier which aims work with our community to test and trial a range events and activities at the Railway Lands.

We've set up a separate Have Your Say page which provides a place for everything you need to know about the Mount Gambier Railway Lands or 'The Rail' project. Send us your feedback, ask a question of The Rail project team and check out the photos of the before and after of the space.

Click through to The Rail page and let us know your thoughts and don't forget to share your ideas at #therail5290.

Have your say on the Draft Community Land Management Plans!

The City of Mount Gambier in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Local Government Act 1999 is required to develop a Community Land Management Plan for all parcels of Community Land within Mount Gambier.

A series of draft Community Land Management Plans have now been developed including new and amended land holdings.

Council now invite the community to inspect and comment on any aspect of the draft plans.

Your feedback is important to us and we encourage you, your colleagues, friends and neighbours to contribute your feedback.

So how can you have your say?

• Take a moment to review the Draft Community Land Management Plans
• Leave a comment or raise a question in our Guest Book

Your feedback is important to us and we would love to hear from you.

Have Your Say - Participate Today!

The Mount Gambier Edible City project aims to assist in the development of a local food culture for Mount Gambier – where many residents grow their own food, and also support local food producers.

The project will involve running a series of workshops focused on the various aspects of home food production – from the basics through to more involved topics. These will give people the skills to grow their own food.

Please indicate which Workshops you would be interested in attending here.

The Draft City of Mount Gambier Regional Public Health Plan 2015-2020 has been developed in accordance with the South Australian Public Health Act 2011. This is the first plan developed under the legislation which identifies that Council is the relevant local public health authority for its area. Public consultation is being held on the draft plan from Tuesday 26^th May – Friday, 19^th June 2015 (inclusive).

This plan assesses Councils current actions towards public health and highlights eleven priority areas for our community, which Council will endeavour to target over the five year duration of the plan.

During the implementation of the Regional Public Health Plan Council will aim to work in partnerships with local and State businesses and organisations to ensure effective action is taken to preserve, protect and promote public health within its area. Council would like to identify these groups, businesses and organisations who have an interest in one (or more) priority areas by them completing the Potential Partnerships Survey.

The Draft City of Mount Gambier Regional Public Health Plan 2015-2020, Potential Partnerships Survey and further information can be viewed on Have Your Say (www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/regional-public-health-plan).