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Council's Role

The City of Holdfast Bay has responsibilities under the Public and Environmental Health Act, Development Act, and Dog and Cat Management Act. The Council also has the power to make its own regulations and by-laws.

Strategic Planning

Our Strategy Team is responsible for strategic planning and projects, land use strategies

Hayama - Our Sister City

In 1997, the City of Holdfast Bay signed an agreement with the Town of Hayama in Japan, to formalise the Sister City arrangement between the two communities. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this arrangement, another formal agreement was signed in 2007.

Careers

Our people are fundamental to our success as an innovative and progressive Council. We provide a diverse range of services to the Holdfast Bay community, so employment opportunities can include Professional, Administration, Planning, Community Services to Aged Care.

Elected Members

The Elected Members for The City of Holdfast Bay Council.

Council Committees and Workshops

We actively encourage members of our community to attend Council Committee meetings. On some occasions, meetings are closed when topics of a confidential nature are being discussed.

Elections

Councils are part of the democratic framework of Australia. The community elects their Council Members every four years and the next general election happens in 2018. Council elections are the biggest single voluntary civic participation activity in the State

Wards

The City of Holdfast Bay consists of four Wards, Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton and Seacliff. Each Ward is represented by three Ward Councillors

Council Documents

The publications that inform Council’s strategic directions and objectives. These documents are regularly reviewed and updated as required by legislation or in response to changes and community expectations.

Achievements

Read about the City of Holdfast Bay's highlights and achievements over the last year.

Council Rates

All land within a Council area (except for land specifically exempt as prescribed in the Local Government Act 1999) is rate-able.

CEO's Message

If the South Australian ‘crown’ has a jewel, surely it’s Holdfast Bay. The birthplace of this state, our homes, buildings and environment are rich in character and history.

Community Engagement

Your View is an easy and convenient way to share your views – any time, day or night – on the issues that shape our city.

Council Meetings - Agenda, Reports and Minutes

All council decisions are made at council meetings or through them. They are either made at the meeting or under delegated authority to others.

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